Global Floor Coverings Market

Plastic Pipes And Shapes Market Definition

The plastic pipes and shapes market consists of sales of plastic pipes and pipe fittings, and plastics profile shapes such as rods, tubes and non-rigid plastic sausage casings by entities (organizations, sole traders and partnerships) that manufacture plastic pipes and pipe fittings, and plastics profile shapes such as rods, tubes and non-rigid plastic sausage casings. Businesses in the plastic pipes and shapes industry use polymers and resins as raw materials which are primarily sourced from polymer suppliers. A plastic pipe is a tubular section, or hollow cylinder, made of plastic. It is usually of a circular cross-section, used mainly to convey substances which can flow i.e. liquids and gases (fluids), slurries, powders and masses of small solids. Plastic pipes are normally used for local movement of liquids and gases. Raw materials such as Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), Polypropylene (PP) and Polyethylene (PE) are used in manufacturing plastic pipes and shapes.

Animal Testing Market Definition

The animal testing market consists of the total expenses incurred by end-use entities that use animals for testing their products. End-use entities include academic research institutions and various industries (such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, chemicals & pesticides and cosmetics,) that conduct animal testing during product development. Pharmaceutical and medical device companies also use animal testing to understand basic disease mechanisms. End-use entities may also outsource these tests to clinical research organizations (CROs). The animal testing market covered in this report includes sales of animal testing services by CROs to end use industries. The market includes the costs of animal models and the costs of animal testing operations (such as animal maintenance and feed) during drug/ product testing. This market does not include animals caged in companies as stock and not used for testing, and animals used for breeding.

Non-Animal Alternative Testing Market Definition

The non-animal alternative testing market is the total expenses incurred by end-use entities that use alternative technologies instead of animals for testing their products. End-use entities include academic research institutions, and various industries (such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, chemicals & pesticides and cosmetics) performing animal testing to conduct basic research, toxicology profiling, and others. The non-animal testing market covered in this report includes sales of non-animal testing services by CROs to end use industries. The market is inclusive of the costs of alternate technology tools and other operational costs involved in using these tools for various preclinical testing purposes.

Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing Market Definition

The polystyrene foam product manufacturing market consists of sales by entities (organizations, sole traders and partnerships) that manufacture polystyrene foam products which are used in food packaging, electronics packaging, automobiles and the construction industry. These products include coolers, ice chests, cups, dinnerware, insulation sheets and other products made from polystyrene foam. This market does not include sales of other plastic foam products. Polystyrene is a lightweight plastic polymer made from suspension polymerization of styrene monomer. In suspension polymerization, styrene is treated with a polymerization initiator to convert it into polystyrene.

The nanotechnology clothing market consists of sales of clothes that use nanotechnology or nano fabrics. Nanoparticles are increasingly used along with fibers or as a coating on clothing to enhance the surface characteristics of clothes such as microbicidal, waterproof, antistatic or UV-protection, color durable, dirt-resistant, odor-resistant, stain-resistant, wrinkle-resistant, and better thermal performance. The nanotechnology applications include nanowhiskers, silver nanoparticles, nanopores, and nanoparticles. The global nanotechnology clothing market is expected grow from $4.24 billion in 2020 to $6.3 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 48.6%. The growth is mainly due to the companies resuming their operations and adapting to the new normal while recovering from the COVID-19 impact, which had earlier led to restrictive containment measures involving social distancing, remote working, and the closure of commercial activities that resulted in operational challenges. The market is expected to reach $14.52 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 23%. The nanotechnology clothing market covered in this report is segmented by type into nanocoated textiles; nanoporous textiles; fabrics consisting of nanofiber webs; composite fibers based on nanostructures and by application into healthcare; packaging; sports and leisure; defense; home and household; environmental protection; geotextiles; others. The rising use of nanotechnology clothing in the medical industry, owing to its anti-microbial properties, is expected to drive the nanotechnology clothing market. Nanotechnology clothing offers the anti-microbial property to fight against microorganisms such as viruses, fungi, and bacteria. The companies functioning in the nanotechnology clothing market are introducing medical products to deal with microorganisms. For instance, in March 2020, Anxin, a Zhuhai-based mask manufacturer came up with bacteria-killing reusable nano-silver masks to meet the increasing demand for face masks post-COVID-19 outbreak. The nano-silver particles continuously release irons that are capable of killing bacteria and viruses. Therefore, the growing usage of nanotechnology fibers or clothing in the healthcare industry is projected to boost the revenues for the nanotechnology clothing market over the forthcoming years. The toxicity of nanomaterials is expected to hinder the nanotechnology clothing market’s growth during the forecast period. According to the Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, nanomaterials or nanoparticles are toxic to the human body and can easily enter the circulatory system through skin, lungs, and intestinal organs. The inhalation of nanomaterials leads to the entry of these materials into the human body and then reaches the brain causing damage or death. Thus, the toxicity of nanomaterials is anticipated to hamper the growth of the nanotechnology clothing market during the forecast period. The launch of new products incorporating wearable technology is a key trend shaping the growth of the market. Major players operating in the nanotechnology clothing market are launching a new line of clothing with wearable technology in order to maintain their competitive position in the global market. For instance, in January 2019, Teijin Frontier, a textile company of the Teijin Group launched a new line of sportswear and other clothing incorporating wearable solutions. The company showcased the product range at the 5th Wearable Expo at Tokyo Big site, a leading trade fair for wearable devices and related technology. The integration of technology with nano clothing is projected to be a major trend in the nanotechnology clothing industry over the next coming years. The major players covered in the global nanotechnology clothing market are Nano Textile, Colmar, Shanghai Huzheng Nano Technology, eSpin Technologies, FTEnE, Parker Hannifin, Schoeller Technologies, Odegon Technologies, Aspen Aerogel, BASF, Oxford Nanopore Technologies, Nantero, Liquidia Technologies, DigiLens Inc., StoreDot, Abionic, Lyncean Technologies, NuMat Technologies, Nanotech Industrial Solutions, Aspen, Aerogel, NanoHorizons, Nanex, Schoeller Technologies, Odegon Technologies, Global Photonic, Konara. The countries covered in the global nanotechnology clothing market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The regions covered in the global nanotechnology clothing market are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The global nanotechnology clothing market is segmented - 1) By Type: Nanocoated Textiles, Nanoporous Textiles, Fabrics Consisting of Nanofiber Webs, Composite Fibres based on Nanostructures 2) By Application: Healthcare, Packaging, Sports and Leisure, Defense, Home and Household, Environmental Protection, Geotextiles, Others 3) By End-User: Men, Women, Kids

The hand towel market consists of sales of hand towel, which is a rectangular piece of absorbent paper made from tissue paper instead of cloth. Paper towels soak up water because they are loosely woven which enables water to travel between them, even against gravity (capillary effect). Paper towels can be individually packed (as stacks of folded towels or held coiled) or come in rolls. Paper towels have similar purposes to conventional towels, such as drying hands, wiping the hands or face, wiping windows, dusting, and cleaning up spills. The global hand towel market is expected to grow from $3.43 billion in 2020 to $3.61 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The growth is mainly due to the companies rearranging their operations and recovering from the COVID-19 impact, which had earlier led to restrictive containment measures involving social distancing, remote working, and the closure of commercial activities that resulted in operational challenges. The market is expected to reach $4.44 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 5%. The hand towel market covered in this report is segmented by product type into rolled paper towels, boxed paper towels, multifold paper towel and by application into residential, commercial. The increasing awareness about hygiene in countries across the world is a key factor driving the growth of the hand towels market. Hygiene and sanitation are essential for preventing and controlling the spread of many dangerous human diseases including cholera, diarrhoea, Ebola and the recent Coronavirus infection. Regular hand-washing with soap is one of the most effective ways of avoiding or reducing COVID-19 spread without vaccine or cure. According to a recent poll in 2020 among French people, French citizens might be at high risk for viral infections in the form of coronavirus (COVID-19) due to a lack of good hygiene practices. Therefore, the increasing awareness about hygiene across the countries is expected to drive the growth of the hand towels market. The commercial places such as hotels, restaurants and workplaces are replacing hand towels with hand dryers, restraining the growth of hand towels market. The growing environmental concern to save trees led to adoption of hand dryers as hand towels require enormous amount of pulp from the trees to manufacture hand towels. According to the study by The Slate and Climate conservancy, using hand dryers is a greener choice and emit less greenhouse gases that emits 9 to 40 grams of carbon dioxide when compared with hand towels, which emits 56 grams of carbon dioxide. Also, with advancements in technology, more eco-friendly hand dryers are launched which consume less electricity. For instance, in 2020, Excel Dryer has launched XLERATOReco which is one of the most environmentally friendly hand dryers as it consumes only 500 watts and can dry up hands in 10 seconds without any heat. Therefore, hand dryers are a big threat to hand towels market and this can impact the market growth of hand towels during the forecast period. The manufactures of forest-friendly paper towels are gaining traction. Forest-friendly paper towels are those that are manufactured without the cutting down of forests. These papers are made from a mixture of bamboo and sugarcane. For instance, Who Gives A Crap, a paper towel manufacturer, specializing in environmentally friendly, zero waste, safe and plastic-free household products, manufactures environmentally friendly paper kitchen towels that are made of tree-free products and give value to money. They are super durable 2-ply towels that can clean-up very well. In September 2019, Cascades, a leading Canadian company that manufactures packaging and tissue products acquired the assets of Orchids Paper Products for $207 million in cash. This acquisition will benefit Cascades in its strategic long-term growth plan in tissue platform. It will enhance the ability to serve customers, increase the quality of the products, and improve the profitability of the company. Orchids Paper Products is a consumer products company based out of the USA that produces and markets paper towels, bathroom tissue, paper napkins, and other related products. The major players covered in the global hand towel market are Kimberly-Clark, Procter & Gamble, SCA, Hengan, Vinda, Asaleo Care, Sofidel, Georgia-Pacific, WEPA, Metsa Tissue, CMPC Tissue, KP Tissue, Cascades, APP. The countries covered in the global hand towel market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The regions covered in the global hand towel market are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The global hand towel market is segmented - 1) By Product Type: Rolled Paper Towels, Boxed Paper Towels, Multifold Paper Towel 2) By Application: Residential, Commercial 3) By Distribution Channel: Supermarkets And Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Speciality Stores, Online Channels, Others

The kitchen towel market consists of sales of kitchen towels, it is a multi-functional product which is employed for a wide range of purposes, such as drying hands, keeping the kitchen spotless, and cleaning dishes, knives, cutting boards, and other kitchen items. The market consists of revenue generated by the Kitchen towel include all the equipment manufactured by utilizing of cotton, linen, microfiber and paper. The global kitchen towel market is expected to grow from $2.81 billion in 2020 to $2.95 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5%. The growth is mainly due to the companies rearranging their operations and recovering from the COVID-19 impact, which had earlier led to restrictive containment measures involving social distancing, remote working, and the closure of commercial activities that resulted in operational challenges. The market is expected to reach $3.59 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 5%. The kitchen towel market covered in this market is segmented by product into cloth-based; paper-based. Due to the growing lifestyle needs of the rising urban population, demand for high quality home and personal care products has grown exponentially, thus driving the kitchen towels market. According to WHO, the global urban population is expected to grow approximately 1.84% per year between 2015 and 2020, 1.63% per year between 2020 and 2025, and 1.44% per year between 2025 and 2030. A rising urban population coupled with increasing disposable incomes is catalyzing the demand for personal care products such as kitchen towels. Moreover, their penetration in emerging markets is also increasing as a result of westernization and globalization. Inflation in raw material prices is one of the major constraints for declining market growth. Many vendors use cellulose fiber to make paper-based towels, in the form of kraft pulp or fibre recycled from recycled waste paper. Market forces like demand and supply of raw materials affect costs which impact selling prices when combined with energy and transport costs. In the year 2019, in India, the wholesale price index (WPI) for pulp, paper and paperboard was 129.3, which indicates that the prices for this commodity increased by about 29.3% from the base year of 2012. Therefore such factors can restrain the market growth of kitchen towels market. Private labels offerings low-cost manufacturing products that allow them to offer a wide range of products at competitive prices. As a result, they have a superior market penetration that has been affecting the other vendors in the market. Private brands account for nearly 80% of the market in Western Europe. Accrol is the leading supplier to the private label market, which is growing at over 8% year on year. In 2019, kitchen towel private label share is 47% while branded share is 53%. Innovation and constant marketing within this market are of utmost importance. The emerging trends within this segment such as increased absorption, new prints, and environmentally friendly goods have been adopted by private labels. On July 2018, WEPA group acquired all shares of its Northwood & WEPA joint venture, the UK and Ireland’s leading private label paper supplier. Northwood is a UK based, family owned group of companies that provide the manufacturing, supply and transportation of away-from-home (AfH) professional paper hygiene products. The German WEPA Group, headquartered in Arnsberg, is the third largest supplier in the European tissue market. The major players covered in the global kitchen towel market are Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Koch Industries, Inc., Procter and Gamble Corporation, WEPA Professional GmbH, Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget, Wausau Paper Corp. (Tork US), Accrol Group Holdings Plc, Aldar Tissues, Rodriquez Pty, Towel Depot, Renova, Svenska, WEPO. The countries covered in the global kitchen towel market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The regions covered in the global kitchen towel market are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The global kitchen towel market is segmented - 1) By Product: Cloth-Based, Paper-Based 2) By End-Use Sector: Commercial, Residential 3) By Distribution Channel: Supermarkets And Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Online Stores, Others

The fast-fashion market consists of sales of clothing and apparel in trend and related services. Fast fashion means garments that move quickly from the catwalk to the stores to meet the new trends. Fast fashion clothing collections are supported by the foremost recent fashion trends presented at Fashion Week. The global fast fashion market is expected grow from $25.09 billion in 2020 to $30.58 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.9%. The growth is mainly due to the companies resuming their operations and adapting to the new normal while recovering from the COVID-19 impact, which had earlier led to restrictive containment measures involving social distancing, remote working, and the closure of commercial activities that resulted in operational challenges. The market is expected to reach $39.84 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 7%. The fast-fashion market covered in this report is segmented by gender into women's wear; men's wear and by age into adult’s wear; teens wear; kids wear; others. Increasing adoption of affordable clothes by the rising youth population drove the fast fashion market. According to the United Nations estimates of the world’s youth population, in 2019 the youth population totaled 1.2 billion and it's projected to grow by 7.9 percent to 1.3 million by 2030. Youth population is attracted to unique, trendy and affordable clothes. The apparel manufacturing companies are therefore focusing on bringing fashion clothes from the most recent fashion trends presented in fashion week. The growing preference for affordable fast fashion clothes by increasing youth population boosted the fast fashion market. Workers' low living wages and poor working conditions hamper the growth of fast fashion. In fashion industry, the workers, women especially (women represent nearly 80% of the world’s garment workers), are paid very less. Women also face workplace abuses. According to the Global Labor Justice report, female garment workers in top companies of fast fashion in Asia face exploitation and mistreatment which includes poor conditions of work, low salaries, and overtime which leads to a lack of efficiency. By this, most people will not prefer the fashion industry to work. Therefore, low wages and terrible working conditions are affecting the growth of the fast fashion market. Virtual and augmented reality is being used by online and offline retailers in the fast fashion market. The use of virtual or augmented reality in the fast fashion market is to fill the gap between online and offline channels. These technologies enable the customer to try the product and see how it looks when they try the clothes or make-up on them by using virtual reality mirrors or cameras in their smartphones. For instance, applications such as DressingRoom are using augmented reality technology to enable shoppers to try outfits on an avatar. Virtual and augmented reality enhances in-store experience and this is driving the market for fast fashion. In October 2018, Walmart acquired Eloquii for an undisclosed amount. Eloquii is an online retailer focused on trendy fashion with the fast-fashion element. The acquisition is expected to strengthen Walmart's position in the USA clothing market. The major players covered in the global fast fashion market are Zara (Inditex), H&M Group, Fast Retailing (Uniqlo), Gap, Forever 21, Mango, Esprit, Primark, New Look, River Island, C&A, Cotton On, Topshop, Pull & Bear, Bershka, rue21, Miss Selfridge, Charlotte Russe, Bestseller, NewYorker, L Brands, Arcadia, Future Lifestyle Fashions Ltd. The countries covered in the global fast fashion market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The regions covered in the global fast fashion market are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The global fast fashion market is segmented - 1) By Gender: Women's Wear, Men's Wear 2) By Age: Adults Wear, Teens Wear, Kids Wear, Others 3) By Type: Pants, Coat, Skirt, Others

The sanitary paper product market consists sale of sanitary paper products and related services. Sanitary paper product manufacturing establishments convert the sanitary paper or wadding into sanitary paper products like napkins, toilet paper, paper towels, facial tissues, disposable diapers, sanitary napkins and tampons. The global sanitary paper product market is expected to grow from $67.67 billion in 2020 to $71.77 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth is mainly due to the companies rearranging their operations and recovering from the COVID-19 impact, which had earlier led to restrictive containment measures involving social distancing, remote working, and the closure of commercial activities that resulted in operational challenges. The market is expected to reach $90.89 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 6%. The sanitary paper product market covered in this report is segmented by product into tissues and handkerchiefs, table napkins, toilet paper, towels, sanitary napkins and tampons, disposable diapers. It is also segmented by application into residential, commercial. Awareness among people for hygiene and cleanliness is expected to drive the sanitary paper products manufacturing market. There is an increase in awareness among people on hygiene and cleanliness because of the initiatives of government and other organizations along with an increase in the income that has led to an increased spending on personal hygiene. According to a press release of World Health Organisation (WHO) in June 2019, 74% of global population used a basic sanitation service in 2019 and this has increased from 68% in 2015.Therefore, the increase in awareness on hygiene and cleanliness among people especially during the current COVID-19 pandemic is expected to drive the market. Threat of prominent substitutes is expected to hinder the sanitary product manufacturing market. There are many alternatives for paper available in market like cotton, plastic materials like polyester, polypropylene and others. Substitute products include cloth kitchen towel, wet wipes, sanitary pads, tampons and diapers made with plastics and other materials that are used instead of sanitary paper products. These alternatives are being used to decrease the environmental burden and for their ease of use. According to Statista, based on the US Census data and Simmons National Consumer Survey (NCHS) in 2020, 16.31 million Americans used pre-moist wipes/ cloths 31 times or more within a week. Therefore, it is anticipated that prominent substitutes may hinder the market growth of sanitary paper product during the forecast period. Recycling of paper is expected to be a key trend in sanitary paper product manufacturing. In the paper industry, there is a rise in recycling due to environmental issues like deforestation and increase of waste. Recycled tissues require 50% less water, 64% less energy and make 74% less air pollution, which not only decreases the cost for the companies but also supports sustainability of environment. For instance, in 2019, a Canadian tissue paper manufacturer Cascades Inc. launched its Latte Collection, which was manufactured by a combination of white recycled fibre and cardboard. On September 2019, Cascades, a Canadian based manufacturer of tissue and packaging products has acquired Orchids Paper Products assets. This acquisition will help Cascades in modernization of its tissue platform and it will also strengthen its operational and geographical position. Orchid is bulk tissue manufacturer involved in production of parent tissue rolls which are converted to various tissue products. The major players covered in the global sanitary paper product market are Procter & Gamble, Kimberly-Clark, Georgia-Pacific, Seventh Generation (US), Johnson & Johnson, Orchids Paper Products Company, Cascades Tissue Group - North Carolina, ONTEX France SA (France), Oji Holdings(JP), Metsa, AHP Llc (USA), Albany International Corporation (USA), Hoffmaster Group. The countries covered in the global sanitary paper product market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The regions covered in the global sanitary paper product market are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The global sanitary paper product market is segmented - 1) By Product: Tissues And Handkerchiefs, Table Napkins, Toilet Paper, Towels, Sanitary Napkins And Tampons, Disposable Diapers 2) By Application: Residential, Commercial