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Nonwoven textiles are specialized fabrics used in various applications such as carpets and floor coverings, trunk liners, headliners, door panels, and many other applications. These textiles are manufactured using nonwoven technology, which involves the entanglement or bonding of fibers without weaving or knitting them together. Automotive nonwoven textiles offer a range of benefits such as strength, durability, thermal insulation, acoustic insulation, lightweight, and design flexibility.
Nonwoven textiles are specialized fabrics used in various applications such as carpets and floor coverings, trunk liners, headliners, door panels, and many other applications. These textiles are manufactured using nonwoven technology, which involves the entanglement or bonding of fibers without weaving or knitting them together. Automotive nonwoven textiles offer a range of benefits such as strength, durability, thermal insulation, acoustic insulation, lightweight, and design flexibility.Automotive output fell in 2018 and is expected to continue falling until 2020. The onset of the pandemic in 2020 aggravated market circumstances across all businesses. The automobile industry was one of the most severely affected. Another category that had strong increase over the same time period was recreational vehicles. The pandemic has an unprecedented impact on nonwoven demand in the automobile sector (a 14% reduction from 2019).
After market circumstances, especially macro variables, returned to normal in 2021, the automotive sector gradually began to recover. This was seen by the increase in demand for vehicles. In addition, there’s a growing need for lightweight materials to meet the strict guidelines for fuel economy or carbon emission reductions.
By Vehicle Type
The automotive nonwoven market is divided into segments based on the type of vehicle, including automobiles, recreational vehicles, and others. Over the projection period, the automotive industry is anticipated to continue to be the largest driver of nonwovens demand. Excellent acoustic insulation from nonwovens reduces noise and vibrations from the road and other sources, making driving more comfortable and silent. Because of their fibrous nature, nonwoven webs stand out among other materials used for sound absorption. Furthermore, since electric cars don’t have internal combustion engines, their interiors are often quieter, which is driving the demand for nonwovens in these vehicles.
By Material Type
Based on the material type, the market is segmented into polyester, polypropylene, glass fiber, natural fiber, and others. Polyester is expected to remain the most widely used material in the automotive nonwoven market whereas glass fiber is expected to grow at the fastest rate in the market during the forecast period. Polyester is mostly used in carpets, headliners, packaged trays, and trunks. They offer high strength, durability, comfort, aesthetic appeal, and low moisture absorption. Polyester fabrics can be engineered to have specific properties like softness, moisture-wicking, and breathability, enhancing the overall comfort and feel of the vehicle interior.