The demand for products derived from sustainable methods has pushed manufacturers to turn to airlaid papers. Airlaid papers are a variant of nonwoven fabrics derived from pulp without relying on water. These will meet the need for highly absorbent material in the form of napkins and tissues in medical and food and beverages sectors.
Manufacturers are adopting the latest technologies for manufacturing nonwoven airlaid applications. In 2015, Xerium Technologies Inc. launched the Huycon Air Belt method by incorporating cross-linked yarns to produce high-quality webs to be used in industrial fabrics.
Comfortable and Convenient
Food, medical, hygiene, and others are various applications of airlaid papers.
The hygiene segment is anticipated to exhibit a robust growth rate due to demand for incontinence products. Demand for briefs, underwear, and underpads are predicted to spur segment growth. Rising demand for feminine hygiene pads due to awareness among consumers in China and India are expected to present new opportunities for industry participants.
The food segment is expected to enjoy a steady growth rate due to rising need for tissues and napkins in the fast-paced service industry. Investments in additional production units by major players such as Glatfelter to cater to impending demand and abundance of raw materials can support the segment growth till 2022.
Market Outlook
The global airlaid paper market is anticipated to experience a decent growth rate from 2012 to 2022, according to a report on Radiant Insights, Inc. Demand for hygiene products derived from sustainable materials is expected to bolster market growth over the forecast period. Awareness among consumers, expendable incomes of consumers, and active lifestyles are factors likely to influence market volume. Technological advances in production methods can positively impact the market. Key market players include EAM Corporation (Domtar Corporation), Duni AB, National Nonwovens Co, and P. H. Glatfelter Company. Players are extending their production capacity to cater to high demand.
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