Global Wet Laid Nonwovens Market Size By Type (Natural Fiber, Synthetic Fiber), By Application (Building Materials, Automotive Interior, Public Utility, Home Textiles), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

Wet Laid Nonwovens Market Size And Forecast

Wet Laid Nonwovens Market size was valued at USD 49.23 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 65.26 Billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 7.79% during the forecast period 2024-2031.

Ever wonder what's fueling the boom in wet laid nonwovens? It's all about the growing need for these materials in things we use every day – from hygiene products and medical supplies to construction and filtration. Basically, demand is way up! What's really pushing things along? Well, the modern healthcare scene is expanding, especially in developing countries. Plus, there are more babies being born and a growing number of older adults in Western countries. Want the full scoop? Check out the Global Wet Laid Nonwovens Market report. It dives deep into all the important stuffkey segments, trends, what's helping and hurting the market, who's competing, and all the things really making a difference.

Global Wet Laid Nonwovens Market Definition

Imagine making nonwoven fabrics, but instead of harsh chemicals and specific fiber lengths, you're using natural, short plant fibers. That's essentially what wet laying is all about—a method that's catching on! Think of it as a three-step processfirst, you disperse the fibers; then, you deposit them; and finally, you consolidate everything. The real trick is getting those fibers evenly dispersed, which is crucial for a good, strong fabric. It’s a bit like papermaking (minus the fiber length and density issues). So, what makes for good dispersion? Well, things like fiber length, the type of surfactant you use, the natural fibers themselves, and how heavy those fibers are all play a role. Not to mention, how long you mix everything and how vigorously you do it! This study dives into all the material and process details you'll need to get wet laying just right.

A type of non-woven fabric is a non-woven fabric. It forms fibers using airflow or mechanical means with high-refractive-index slices, short fibers, or filaments and is subsequently reinforced by spun lacing, needle punching, or hot rolling. The new fiber materials with soft, breathable, and flat structures have the advantages of not producing fibrous debris, being robust and durable, and being silky and soft. They are also a type of reinforcing material, with a cotton feel that is proportionate to cotton textiles and non-woven. Cloth bags are simple to make and inexpensive to produce.

Global Wet Laid Nonwovens Market Overview

Okay, so people are getting seriously concerned about the environment and all the pollution from plastics, and that's a huge reason why the Wet Laid Nonwovens Market is taking off. Think about it – you can ditch plastic bags for wet-laid nonwovens! Plus, here's a cool factwhile many non-woven textiles are made from polypropylene, those pesky plastic bags are polyethylene. They sound similar, right? But their chemistry is totally different. Polyethylene is super stubborn and tough to break down, meaning a plastic bag can hang around for 300 years. Polypropylene, on the other hand, is much more cooperative. Its chemical structure isn't as strong, so it breaks down faster and enters a new environmental cycle in a non-toxic state. We're talking about a non-woven shopping bag potentially dissolving completely in just 90 days.

Furthermore, non-woven shopping bags may be reused more than ten times, and their environmental impact after disposal is just 10% of that of plastic bags. Furthermore, wet-laid non-woven fabric technology can make full use of current papermaking equipment and can be turned into non-woven goods without requiring significant technological changes. The procedure does not emit toxic gases or dust, and it does not discharge waste liquid from the feeding to the storage.

Controlling pollution and generating new goods is a useful technique for small papermakers. Additionally, wet non-woven textiles consume less water. Water can only be recycled in the system as a fiber transport medium. There is no outflow to the outside, thus there is no harm or waste of water resources. The small-scale papermaking process is straightforward, and there are no water recycling facilities. The produced water is released immediately. Popularization and use of this technique can assist reduce over-exploitation of minor papermaking water supplies while also protecting water resources.

However, higher raw material costs considerably impede the global Wet Laid Nonwovens Market. Shifts in consumer needs, rising energy costs, and global trade patterns all have an impact on the market. Although the oil is naturally unpredictable, polypropylene prices may not rise or fall in the longer term from their current levels. This rise in oil prices raises the input costs of intermediary items, resulting in either passing the cost on to customers or diminishing profits. The variations have a rippling effect on finished product pricing.

Global Wet Laid Nonwovens Market Segmentation Analysis

The Global Wet Laid Nonwovens Market is Segmented on the basis of Type, Application, and Geography.

Wet Laid Nonwovens Market, By Type

• Natural Fiber
• Synthetic Fiber

Based on Type, the market is segmented into Natural Fiber and Synthetic Fiber. Synthetic fiber is predicted to lead the Wet Laid Nonwovens Market in this sector. Because more than 80% of the basic material fibers in nonwoven textiles are synthetic. Some of these raw material fibers, such as polyester and cotton, are widely available and reasonably priced; others, such as carbon fibers, glass fibers or high tenacity yarns, and aramids, are more expensive and difficult to get.

Wet Laid Nonwovens Market, By Application

• Building Materials
• Automotive Interior
• Public Utility
• Home Textiles
• Hygiene Products
• Others

Based on Application, the market is segmented into Building Materials, Automotive Interior, Public Utility, Home Textiles, Hygiene products, and Others. The hygiene category is expected to be the largest application segment in the Wet Laid Nonwovens Market. Because of their outstanding absorption qualities, softness, smoothness, strength, comfort & fit, stretchability, and cost-effectiveness, nonwovens are utilized as an alternative to traditional textiles in hygiene goods. Because of the growth of the COVID-19 pandemic, demand for nonwoven fabrics for hygiene applications is increasing, creating new prospects for nonwoven hygiene product makers.

Wet Laid Nonwovens Market, By Geography

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Rest of the world

Looking at the Global Wet Laid Nonwovens Market through a regional lens, we can break it down into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World. In North America, we're talking about countries like the United States and Canada. Europe includes places like the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Russia, and, of course, the rest of Europe. Over in Asia Pacific, you'll find China, Japan, South Korea, India, Australia, South East Asia, plus the remainder of the region. Finally, the Latin America area includes Brazil, Mexico and, you guessed it, the rest of Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa is made up of GCC, Turkey, South Africa, and the rest of MEA.

Key Players

The “Global Wet Laid Nonwovens Market” study report will provide a valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market. The major players in the market are Hangzhou Nbond Nonwoven, Xinhua Group, Freudenberg, Dalian Ruiguang Nonwoven, Wuhu Rynd Nonwovens, Hollingsworth & Vose, ANDRITZ, Lydall, Berry Global and Ahlstrom-Munksio.

Our market analysis also entails a section solely dedicated for such major players wherein our analysts provide an insight to the financial statements of all the major players, along with its product benchmarking and SWOT analysis. The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players globally.

Key Developments

• In June 2020, Lydall invested in a new fine fibre melt-blown production line to address increased worldwide demand for face masks. This new manufacturing line will allow Lydall to create high-quality fine fibre melt blown filtering media for N95, surgical, and medical face masks, considerably increasing their supply and helping to solve melt blown material shortages both in the US and globally.
• In May 2020, Berry Global has announced the addition of an asset to its Meltex melt-blown capacity to satisfy the rising demand for face masks during COVID-19. The new line will produce nonwoven protective materials as well as filter materials for premium FFP2 (N95) and FFP3 (N99) grade filter media.
• In April 2020, Ahlstrom-Munksjo increased nonwoven production throughout its whole protective materials portfolio in response to COVID-19. The company’s protective materials product range has been expanded to encompass all three face mask categoriescivil masks, surgical masks, and respiratory masks.

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