(MENAFN- Straits Research) Anti-viral textiles can effectively inhibit the spread of viruses and reduce the risk of cross-infection and re-infection, protecting the health and safety of individuals. In recent years, scientists have studied a variety of anti-viral substances that can prevent the spread and reproduction of viruses by inhibiting their attachment and replication. Varifinishing and spinning procedures can incorporate these substances into anti-viral textiles. In order to protect against viruses, textiles should be treated with chemicals such as Sodium Pentaborate Pentahydrate (NaB5O5H2O), Triclosan, Glucopon, varimetal ions, etc. These substances should be harmless to users and have no negative side effects.
Market dynamics
Advancement in the Field of Advanced Materials Drives the Global Market
One of the nanoparticles' effective and impressive mechanisms is their ability to inhibit viruses by directly penetrating the viral coronae. The mechanism also demonstrates that these nanoparticles can bind to coronaviand prevent it from entering and attaching to host cells. Another essential mechanism of nanoparticles is their ability to inhibit vireplication. These characteristics represent a breakthrough for the global textile industry. Cationic polymers are an additional anti-microbial polymer with anti-viral properties that can be used to manufacture advanced face masks. In a two-step mechanism, cationic polymers bind cationic chitosan to silicic acid in phospholipids, thereby preventing the movement of microbial substances on the organic material. In the second step of the mechanism, chitosan molecules penetrate the coronavicell wall. It prevents the transformation of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA), thereby inhibiting its growth.
Adoption of Anti-Viral Fabric Technologies in Consumer and Commercial Industries Creates TremendOpportunities
Significant bedding, apparel, hospitality, and fabric brands partnered with anti-viral technology providers in 2020 to test and develop new products for these cautiyears. D'décor, Hollander Sleep Products, and KARMAN have partnered with HeiQ, a provider of anti-viral technology, to develop and launch anti-viral clothing, bedsheets, curtains, and household goods. Several brands have collaborated and tested their structures with anti-viral materials and products. Golds Gym, one of North America's most well-known fitness gym brands, has successfully implemented anti-viral technology on its equipment, mattresses, and walls to create a safe environment for customers and reduce the need for frequent disinfecting with harsh chemicals. Therefore, due to the development and availability of anti-viral technologies, numerpublic, semi-public, and private locations will be fully equipped with anti-viral technology in the coming years, resulting in enormmarket expansion opportunities.
Regional Analysis
Asia-Pacific is the most significant global anti-viral fabric market shareholder and is anticipated to exhibit a CAGR of 17.31% during the forecast period. The Asia-Pacific region is the world's largest and most prominent textile producer, exporter, and developer. The region's textile industry market share is greater than fifty percent. The regional textile industries of numernations, such as India, China, and Thailand, have enormgrowth and innovation potential. The hospitality industry is one of the primary revenue generators for these nations. In the COVID-19 era or the new normal of the 21st century, the application of anti-viral technology to hotel bedding, curtains, and carpets can be a significant draw for tourists over hotels that do not opt for these new anti-viral products. In addition, home textile manufacturers in China and India collaborate with providers of anti-viral technology to implement anti-viral technology on their fabric brands. By partnering with HeiQ Materials Ltd. and HealthGuard Corporation Pty. Ltd., respectively, D'Decor Home Fabrics Pvt. Ltd. and Welspun of India have introduced a variety of home textile anti-viral fabric products for consumers.
North America is anticipated to exhibit a CAGR of 15.41% over the forecast period. The North American region is one of the largest markets for anti-viral face masks due to the high demand generated by healthcare workers in the United States and Canada. Since 2020, the countries have actively fought the COVID-19 viand vaccinated their entire populations. This allows apparel and home textile manufacturers to introduce new technology fabrics. These companies actively collaborate with anti-viral technology providers to incorporate their technology into their new anti-viral products. In August 2020, Hollander Sleep collaborated with HeiQ to implement Viroblock technology in their anti-viral bedding applications for the North American consumer and hospitality markets. Using ViralOff technology, Bedgear, and Polygiene collaborated in 2020 to develop and manufacture anti-viral bedsheets and mattresses. In June 2020, Noble Biometrics introduced a new laboratory-tested fabric that is effective against SARS-COV2 and can manufacture PPE clothing and face masks for the region's healthcare workers.
Key Highlights The global anti-viral fabric market size is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 16.05% during the forecast period (2023–2031). Based on product, the global anti-viral fabric market is divided into face masks, bed linen and spreads, PPE, bath/toilet linen, kitchen linen, upholstery, and flooring linen.
Asia-Pacific is the most significant global anti-viral fabric market shareholder and is anticipated to exhibit a CAGR of 17.31% during the forecast period.
Competitive Players
The key global anti-viral fabric market players are SQ Group, Peter England, Donear Industries Ltd., HeiQ Materials AG, Hollander Sleep Products, Berger Paints, Polygiene, D'Décor Home Fabrics Pvt. Ltd., Diesel S.p.A, Bedgear, Carrington Textiles Ltd, HealthGuard Corporation Pty. Ltd., Takisada-Nagoya Co., Ltd., Rudolf GmbH, Welspun, Milliken & Company, and others.
Market News In March 2023 , Noble Biomaterials announced the EPA registration of its latest antimicrobial technology. Ionic+® Botanical uses a bio-based citric acid formula that is registered to prevent the development of microbes and reduce odor on fabric and other soft surfaces. In January 2023 , Shineco, Inc. entered into a non-binding framework agreement with certain shareholders of Dream Partner Limited to acquire 80% equity interests of Dream Ltd., which indirectly owns 100% equity interests of Chongqing WinGroup ("Wintu"), which is a China-based private company that manufactures antiviral silk fabrics with diverse applications in the medical, hygiene, pharmaceutical, and personal health areas.
Global Anti-Viral Fabric Market: Segmentation
By Product Face Masks PPE Bed Linen and Spreads Bath/Toilet Linen Kitchen Linen Upholstery Flooring Linen
By Regions North America Europe Asia-Pacific Rest-of-the-World