Home Bedding

home bedding
Geographic reference: World
Year: 2020 and 2028
Market size: $73.88 billion and $147.09 billion, respectively

A good night’s sleep. We all long for it and our health depends on it but many of us find it difficult to obtain. According to the American Sleep Apnea Association, an estimated 50 to 70 Americans are affected by sleep-related problems and the rate of sleep deprivation has increased over the past 3 decades. Today’s market size shows the total global revenues for an essential aspect to a good night’s sleep: home bedding. The figure for 2028 is projected. Home bedding includes bed linens, mattresses, pillows, and blankets.

Growth in the home bedding market is a result of several factors. The rising preference for low profile and adjustable beds is leading to higher demand for specialized mattresses and bed linens. New decorator trends, such as the currently popular minimalist style of grayscale color palettes, will increase demand for bed linens and blankets globally as people refresh their bedroom decor. Television programs are also having an influence on the bedding industry. The interest in the decor popularized by the show Bridgerton has soared. Since the show first aired, searches for Regency-era bedroom decor have gone up 81% on Google, according to a blog by Real Homes.1 The style of layering different textures and tones is causing demand to increase for cushions, bedsheets, and throws. As more people started working from home due to the coronavirus pandemic, creating a comfortable space to work and live became a priority, increasing demand for premium bedding and luxury pillows. In the United States in October 2020, spending on home bedding products increased 30% from a year earlier. Demand for all types of bedding products increased in 2020 as people in the United States took advantage of the low mortgage interest rates to buy first-time or second homes.

By type, bed linens held the highest share of the market in 2020 at 31.6%. This segment is also expected to experience the fastest growth through 2028. Consumers increasingly prefer quality linens made with sustainable materials for greater comfort, health, and durability. Organic cotton bedding, which is hypoallergenic due to the lack of chemical additives, has been gaining in popularity over the past decade. Other trends creating increased demand are customized home furnishings, festive and novelty patterned bedding sets, and weighted and chunky blankets.

Most bedding, 68.9%, was bought offline in brick-and-mortar stores in 2020. Many consumers prefer to shop in-store so they can see and feel the quality of the materials first-hand. Store displays of bedding create a unique experience for the customer that can’t be duplicated online. Retailers that offer discounted prices and sales on merchandise in-store also attract customers to their establishments. However, online sales are expected to grow at the fastest compound annual growth rate through 2028. The increasing preference for online shopping, especially during the pandemic, has led to increased sales of bedding online. Online shopping offers the convenience of shopping at any hour of the day and getting products shipped directly to a person’s door. Also, consumers can shop at a multitude of online retailers, increasing the selection of products they have to choose from. 

The Asia-Pacific region garnered 39.2% of the market in 2020 and is expected to experience the fastest growth through 2028. Expanding retail networks and a rise in the middle-class, homeownership, and the number of households are expected to contribute to this growth. In addition, increasing consumer preferences for luxurious and quality bedding will add to the demand for home bedding products. 

There are a large number of international and regional manufacturers of home bedding products worldwide. To remain competitive, companies are introducing new products and expanding their businesses into emerging markets. Some manufacturers are also partnering with retailers to reach more consumers. In 2018, mattress company Purple partnered with Mattress Firm to sell its products in-store. Previously, it sold its products exclusively online. Some leading companies in the home bedding market include Acton & Acton Ltd., American Textile Company, Beaumont & Brown Ltd., Boll & Branch LLC, WestPoint, Pacific Coast Feather Company, Hollander, Portico Inc., Crane & Canopy, and Bombay Dyeing.

1 The figure of 81% is as of January 17, 2021.

Sources: “Home Bedding Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Type (Bed Linen, Mattress, Pillows, Blankets), by Distribution Channel (Offline, Online), by Region, and Segment Forecasts, 2021 – 2028,” Grand View Research Report Summary, February 2021 available online here; “Home Bedding Market Size Worth $147.09 Billion By 2028 | CAGR: 9.0%: Grand View Research, Inc.,” CISION PR Newswire, March 10, 2021 available online here; Daria Solovieva, “Behind Real Estate’s Surprise 2020 Boom and What Comes Next,” Fortune, October 20, 2020 available online here.
Image source: ErikaWittlieb, “bed-bedroom-lamp-headboard-bedding-1078919,” Pixabay, December 7, 2015 available online here.

Antimicrobial Textiles

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More than 45% of antimicrobial textiles are used in the healthcare industry.
Geographic reference: World
Year: 2019 and 2026
Market size: $10.48 billion and $20.50 billion, respectively

Antimicrobial textiles are fabrics coated with substances that destroy or inhibit the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, protozoans, mold, and mildew. These substances can also be incorporated within the fibers of the fabric. Today’s market size shows the global revenues for antimicrobial textiles in 2019 and projected for 2026. These specialty textiles accounted for about 1% of total worldwide textile revenues in 2019.

The use of antimicrobial substances is nothing new. The ancient Egyptians used spices and herbs to preserve mummy wraps. The Chinese used bamboo, which contains the antimicrobial substance bamboo-kun, in housing structures and decor. And, during World War II the militaries on both sides of the conflict used antimicrobials to protect military gear from rotting. The antimicrobials used during World War II, however, were found to cause serious health problems and polluted the earth. In the 1960s, after Rachel Carson’s book Silent Spring was published, public and private organizations hired ecologists, scientists, and industrial chemists to develop more eco-friendly antimicrobials. Some antimicrobials such as silver nanoparticles and triclosan can wash off fabrics when laundered and pollute local water sources. Several newer antimicrobial coatings currently in use and in development do not do this thereby minimizing the harmful effects to the environment and prolonging the antimicrobial properties of the fabric.

Nearly half of the antimicrobial textiles used are made of polyester. The fiber is readily available and can be combined with other fibers such as cotton, vinyl, and others to create a wide range of fabrics for use in many different applications. Antimicrobial textiles are used in healthcare; hygiene; medical devices; sportswear; food packaging; storage; thermal and mechanical protection; automotive textiles; heating, ventilation and air conditioning; air filters; and water purification systems. 

More than 45% of consumption occurs in the healthcare sector. Surgeon’s gowns, bed sheets, curtains, and masks are some of the items made with these textiles. Increasing requirements to reduce hospital-acquired infections, growing demand for advanced safety products, and increasing need for personal protective equipment due to the COVID-19 pandemic are all expected to contribute to the growing demand for antimicrobial textiles in the coming years. In May 2020, the first antiviral chemical coating for textiles that kills the SARS-CoV-2 virus, PROTX2-AV, was proven effective in lab tests and is awaiting Environmental Protection Agency approval in the United States to market it. The company that developed it, Intelligent Fabric Technologies North America, is producing its own line of personal protective equipment and other clothing using fabrics coated with it. The company is also working with manufacturing partners to produce healthcare and athletic apparel, military uniforms, medical dressings, and car and aircraft seats treated with PROTX2-AV. Other producers of antimicrobial textiles include Kolon Industries, Milliken & Company, Toyobo Co. Ltd., Unitika Ltd., Trevira GmbH, and Thai Acrylic Fibre Co. Ltd.

Sources: Kiran Pulidindi and Hemant Pandey, “Antimicrobial Textiles Market Size by Fabric (Polyester, Polyamide, Cotton), by Application (Healthcare, Apparels, Home Textile), by Active Agents (Metal & Metallic Salts, Synthetic Organic Compounds, Biobased Agents), Industry Analysis Report, Regional Outlook, Growth Potential, Price Trends, Competitive Market Share & Forecast, 2020 – 2026,” Global Market Insights Summary, April 2020 available online here; “Antimicrobial Textiles Market is Likely to Surpass $20.5 Billion by 2026, Says Global Market Insights Inc.,” CISION PR Newswire Press Release, April 19, 2020 available online here; Leslie Haddad, “A Beginner’s Guide: What is Antimicrobial Fabric?” February 16, 2017 available online here; “Textile Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Raw Material (Wool, Chemical, Silk, Cotton), by Product (Natural Fibers, Polyester, Nylon), by Application, by Region, and Segment Forecasts, 2020 – 2027,” Grand View Research Report Summary, February 2020 available online here; Susan Karlin, “With This Antiviral Fabric Coating, Your Clothing Could Protect You From COVID-19,” Fast Company, May 26, 2020 available online here.
Image source: skeeze, “surgery-instruments-surgeons-688380,” Pixabay, March 25, 2015 available online here.