Global Disposable Undergarment Market 2016-2020

Outlook of the global disposable undergarments market

The global market for disposable undergarments is estimated to witness moderate growth and will post a CAGR of almost 6% by 2020. The expanding application of disposable undergarments is one of the key factors influencing the disposable undergarment market growth. Post the invention and commercial introduction of disposable undergarment, the applications of the products have been fast expanding. Their applications across different sectors or industries provide an opportunity for new orders for disposable undergarments as its awareness will educate people about the ease of use and hygiene these products offer. Benefits such as their ability to eliminate the need for repacking dirty underwear, bring about cost-saving opportunities, and its usefulness in maternity care and for patients requiring extended medical stay will result in its increasing adoption during the forecasted period.

The emergence of 3D printing is one of the latest disposable undergarment market trends which is responsible for this market’s growth over the forecast period. The advent of 3D printing technology has allowed the industry to offer personalization capacities, which can be a key influencer for the consumption of disposable undergarments. The rapid development of 3D printing technologies has also allowed users to 3D print several units of undergarment at the same time. For instance, Tamicare, a provider of textiles based in England, has 3D printers worth USD 3 million each that can produce more than 10 million disposable and biodegradable panties annually. Tamicare’s 3D printing system can manufacture "Cosyflex," a stretchy and biodegradable fabric, which is considered a vital innovation in the global disposable undergarment market.

Competitive landscape and key vendors