Breathable Films (Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Polyurethane Polyether Block Amide, Co-Polyamide, Polyether Ester) Market 2017 – Global Forecast to 2022 – Research and Markets

January 11, 2018

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The "Breathable
Films Market by Type (Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Polyurethane
Polyether Block Amide, Co-Polyamide, Polyether Ester), End-Use Industry
(Hygiene, Medical, Food Packaging, Construction, Fabric), and Region –
Global Forecast to 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's
offering.

The Breathable Films market size is estimated to be US$1.81 billion in
2017 and is projected to reach US$2.55 billion by 2022, at a CAGR of
7.1% between 2017 and 2022.

Breathable films are thin, microporous or monolithic films that are
impervious to liquids (water/blood) but permeable to gases (water
vapors). The increasing penetration of hygiene products such as baby
diapers, sanitary napkins, and adult incontinence products in developing
countries, and the increased consumption of premium hygiene products in
developed countries is expected to drive the global breathable films
market during the forecast period. The high cost of breathable films
compared to conventional films is the major restraint for the global
breathable films market.

Polyurethane-based breathable films type segment is projected to witness
the highest growth during the forecast period. Breathable polyurethane
films have a major use in the medical sector. These films are preferred
for surgical gloves, surgical drapes, patient gowns, and table & bed
covers, as these are monolithic and create a better liquid barrier as
compared to other microporous breathable films. These films also have
high mechanical properties such as abrasion resistance, high durability,
and low temperature flexibility.

Hygiene application accounted for the major share of the overall
breathable films market. Breathable films have various applications in
hygiene products such as disposable baby diapers, disposable sanitary
napkins, and disposable adult diapers. These films are used as backsheet
materials, which provide improved comfort, better skin breathability,
and reduce skin rashes and sores. Improving per capita GDP (at PPP) and
rising awareness regarding health and hygiene are the key factors
driving the breathable films market in hygiene applications. The
increasing demand for premium diapers in both developing and developed
countries will further drive the breathable films market during the
forecast period.

Asia Pacific is estimated to be the fastest-growing market for
breathable films. This high growth is associated with the increasing
penetration of hygiene products in the APAC countries. China is
projected to be the largest market for breathable films in APAC,
followed by Japan.

Key Topics Covered:

1 Introduction

2 Research Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Premium Insights

5 Market Overview

6 Breathable Films Market, By Type

7 Breathable Films Market, By Application

8 Breathable Films Market, By Region

9 Competitive Landscape

10 Company Profiles

  • Agiplast
  • American Polyfilm
  • Arkema
  • Celanese
  • Clopay Plastic Products
  • Covestro
  • Daika Kogyo
  • DSM Engineering Plastics
  • Fatra A.S.
  • Innovia Films
  • Mitsui Chemicals
  • Nitto Denko
  • Rahil Foam Pvt. Ltd.
  • RKW Group
  • Schweitzer-Mauduit International
  • Skymark Packaging
  • Sunplac Corporation
  • Teknor Apex Company
  • Toray Industries
  • Trioplast Industrier Ab

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