The global antimicrobial textiles market size reached USD 11.8 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 19.2 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5.31% during 2025-2033.
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Key Statistics
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Base Year
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2024
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Forecast Years
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2025-2033
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Historical Years
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2019-2024
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Market Size in 2024
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USD 11.8 Billion |
Market Forecast in 2033
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USD 19.2 Billion |
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 | 5.31% |
Antimicrobial textiles are functionally active textiles that destroy microorganisms or inhibit their growth. They are made by treating textile substrates with antimicrobial agents or using textile fiber with inherent antimicrobial efficiency. They are durable, environment friendly, and less prone to discoloration. Besides this, their antimicrobial properties assist in improving the performance and increasing the lifespan of different products. As a result, antimicrobial textiles find extensive applications in automotive textiles, air filters, food packaging, and water purification systems.
At present, there is a significant increase in the manufacturing of metal nanoparticles-based antiviral textiles, including face masks, gloves, and protective suits and shoes, on account of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak. This, in confluence with the rising awareness among individuals about personal hygiene and the health risks associated with microorganisms, represents one of the key factors driving the market. Antimicrobial textiles are increasingly employed in the healthcare industry for hospital gowns, patient clothes, curtains, bed covers, bandages, earbuds, scrubs, masks, lab coats, and protective kits. Besides this, they are used by sewage treatment plant workers and individuals involved in sanitary-related work wherein there is a high risk of getting infected. Additionally, antimicrobial textiles are utilized in common public areas, including hotels, restaurants, or trains. Apart from this, there is currently an increase in the demand for antimicrobial sportswear as they help prevent microbial growth and sweating odor. This, coupled with the growing popularity of antimicrobial winter wear, is augmenting the overall sales and profitability of market players. Furthermore, surface modification of these textiles, including electrospinning, nanotechnologies, plasma treatment, polymerization, microencapsulation, and sol-gel techniques to enhance their properties, is projected to fuel the market growth.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global antimicrobial textiles market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on fabric, active agents and application.
Breakup by Fabric:
Breakup by Active Agents:
Breakup by Application:
Breakup by Region:
The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players being BioCote Limited, Herculite Products Inc., Kolon Industries Inc., Life Threads Global LLC, Microban International Ltd. (W.M. Barr & Company Inc.), Milliken & Company, PurThread Technologies Inc., Resil Chemicals Private Limited, Response Fabrics (India) Pvt. Ltd, Sanitized AG, Sono-Tek Corporation and Trevira GmbH (Indorama Ventures).
Report Features | Details |
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Base Year of the Analysis | 2024 |
Historical Period | 2019-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
Units | Billion USD |
Segment Coverage | Fabric, Active Agents, Application, Region |
Region Covered | Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Latin America, Middle East and Africa |
Countries Covered | United States, Canada, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico |
Companies Covered | BioCote Limited, Herculite Products Inc., Kolon Industries Inc., Life Threads Global LLC, Microban International Ltd. (W.M. Barr & Company Inc.), Milliken & Company, PurThread Technologies Inc., Resil Chemicals Private Limited, Response Fabrics (India) Pvt. Ltd, Sanitized AG, Sono-Tek Corporation, Trevira GmbH (Indorama Ventures) |
Customization Scope | 10% Free Customization |
Post-Sale Analyst Support | 10-12 Weeks |
Delivery Format | PDF and Excel through Email (We can also provide the editable version of the report in PPT/Word format on special request) |
The global antimicrobial textiles market was valued at USD 11.8 Billion in 2024.
We expect the global antimicrobial textiles market to exhibit a CAGR of 5.31% during 2025-2033.
The growing healthcare industry, along with the increasing awareness among individuals towards personal hygiene and the health risks associated with microorganisms, is primarily driving the global antimicrobial textiles market.
The sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to the rising demand for antimicrobial textiles for manufacturing metal nanoparticles-based antiviral textiles, such as face masks, gloves, protective suits and shoes, etc., to maintain a hygienic environment and mitigate the risk of the coronavirus disease.
Based on the fabric, the global antimicrobial textiles market can be segmented into polyester, polyamide, cotton, and others. Currently, cotton holds the majority of the total market share.
Based on the active agents, the global antimicrobial textiles market has been divided into metal and metallic salts, synthetic organic compounds, and biobased agents. Among these, synthetic organic compounds currently exhibit a clear dominance in the market.
Based on the application, the global antimicrobial textiles market can be categorized into medical textiles, home textiles, apparels, and others. Currently, medical textiles account for the largest market share.
On a regional level, the market has been classified into North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa, where Asia-Pacific currently dominates the global market.
Some of the major players in the global antimicrobial textiles market include BioCote Limited, Herculite Products Inc., Kolon Industries Inc., Life Threads Global LLC, Microban International Ltd. (W.M. Barr & Company Inc.), Milliken & Company, PurThread Technologies Inc., Resil Chemicals Private Limited, Response Fabrics (India) Pvt. Ltd, Sanitized AG, Sono-Tek Corporation, and Trevira GmbH (Indorama Ventures).