Antimicrobial Textile Market Estimated at USD 13.77 Billion in 2025; Poised to Reach USD 16.55 Billion by 2030 While Cotton Holds Majority Share and Synthetic Sportswear Gains Momentum

The latest research by Mordor Intelligence covers the "Antimicrobial Textile Market," delivering insights into market dynamics, drivers of growth, and long-term forecasts.

Global antimicrobial textile market is projected to reach USD 13.77 billion in 2025, and grow to USD 16.55 billion by 2030, reflecting a 3.75% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over that period.

Following sustained interest in hygiene and health-conscious textile applications after COVID‐19, demand is broadening from traditional medical uses into apparel, home furnishing, transit interiors, and wearable technology.

Now in a mid‐maturity phase, the market is marked by heightened regulatory standards-especially in Europe under the Biocidal Products Regulation, and U.S. state‐level discharge rules-which together influence formulation strategies. At the same time, rising hygiene awareness continues to anchor demand, with healthcare remaining a stable base and new sectors sparking growth

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Key Trends

Healthcare Remains a Foundation

Healthcare continues to account for about 46.6% of the antimicrobial textile market in 2024, relying on finishes that must pass stringent wash‐fastness and cytotoxicity testing. Textile manufacturers emphasize certified performance-such as ISO and AATCC standards-for items like surgical drapes, patient gowns, and linens

Sports, Leisure & Apparel Driving Growth

The sportswear segment is growing swiftly, forecasted to expand at approximately 5.9% CAGR through 2030. Apparel brands now routinely embed odor-control features, leveraging synthetic fabrics like polyester and polyamide to retain efficacy over many washes-often up to 30 wash cycles-while aligning with sustainability goals

Innovation in Fabric Types

Although cotton held the largest fabric share in 2024 at around 44.2%, synthetic fibers are growing faster. Polyamide is expected to grow at about 5.28% CAGR through 2030, partly because of its strong affinity for antimicrobial agents and wash durability, especially in applications like compression garments and performance wear .

Emergence of Novel Applications

New uses are emerging in smart wearables, public transit seating, automotive interiors, and industrial settings. As cities expand in Asia‐Pacific and Europe, antimicrobial upholstery and protective coverings gain acceptance, supporting long‐term demand from infrastructure and transit procurement programs .

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Market Segmentation

By Active Agent (Type of Agent)

Quaternary ammonium compounds (quats): accounted for approximately 32.18% share in 2024, valued for broad‐spectrum antimicrobial action and rapid effect (reducing bacteria by more than 4‐log within 30 minutes).

Chitosan: a bio‐based agent experiencing the fastest growth at ~5.04% CAGR to 2030. It is biodegradable and aligns with ESG goals-recent cross‐linking advances have improved its durability beyond 20 wash cycles .

By Fabric Type

Cotton: with 44.17% of market in 2024, valued for comfort and breathability.
Polyester and Polyamide: synthetics are expanding quicker-especially polyamide at 5.28% CAGR-because they retain antimicrobial finishes across many launderings, useful in sports and medical garments .
By Application

Medical textiles: leading application at 56.59% share in 2024, covering surgical drapes, gowns, and linens that must satisfy hospital-grade performance standards.

Other applications: which include protective clothing, filtration media, military gear, home textiles and commercial apparel, projected to grow at ~4.98% CAGR through 2030 .
By End‐User Industry

Healthcare: dominant end market at 46.64% revenue share in 2024.
Sports and leisure: the fastest growing segment, expanding at ~5.91% CAGR, as gym‐to‐street apparel with antimicrobial finishes become mainstream. Residential uses-for pillows, mattress covers-and industrial textiles (e.g. clean‐room wipes, conveyor covers) also contribute to diversification Mordor Intelligence.

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Top Key Players:

The competitive landscape is moderately fragmented, featuring both specialized formulators and integrated textile firms.

Notable players include:

> Microban International
> Sanitized AG
> Polygiene Group AB
> Milliken & Company
> HeiQ Materials AG

Chemical formulation firms like Microban, Polygiene, and Sanitized develop licensed antimicrobial finishes, while textile groups such as Milliken or manufacturers in Asia may operate their own finishing lines to reduce reliance on licensing and ensure supply stability. These firms compete to balance durable antimicrobial efficacy, regulatory compliance, low toxicity, and cost effectiveness .

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Conclusion

The antimicrobial textile market stands at USD 13.77 billion in 2025, with a forecast to reach USD 16.55 billion by 2030 at a 3.75% CAGR. Healthcare continues to anchor demand, but expansion into sportswear, home textiles, public transit, and wearable tech points to a broader and more resilient industry base.

Cotton remains the fabric of choice for comfort, yet synthetics-especially polyamide-are capturing share on durability grounds. Quaternary ammonium compounds dominate agent usage today, but biodegradable alternatives like chitosan are gaining traction.

Regulatory frameworks in Europe and North America are influencing chemical choices, pushing the industry toward solutions that combine proven performance with low‐risk environmental and health profiles. The competitive field includes both chemical specialists and vertically integrated textile groups striving to offer consistent, high‐performance products fit for multiple sectors.

Overall, the antimicrobial textile market is consolidating its role as a staple in hygiene‐oriented applications while adapting to the evolving requirements of smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable textiles as consumer awareness and institutional demand grow.

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