The global market for viscose/polyester spunlace nonwoven materials is entering a period of stable and diversified growth, driven by rising demand in personal care, industrial cleaning, medical consumables, and sustainable packaging. As manufacturers enhance production efficiency and expand capacity, the industry is shifting toward higher-quality, multi-functional nonwoven solutions to meet evolving market needs.

Market Demand Driven by Hygiene & Personal Care

Viscose/polyester spunlace nonwovens remain a mainstream choice for wet wipes, cosmetic masks, household wipes, and personal hygiene items. Their balanced absorbency, softness, and strength allow converters to achieve consistent performance across both lightweight and medium-weight formats.
In Europe and Southeast Asia, demand for flushable, biodegradable, and skin-friendly nonwoven materials continues to rise, pushing suppliers to adjust fiber ratios and process parameters to optimize sustainability and product feel.

Increasing Adoption in Industrial Applications

Beyond consumer goods, viscose/polyester spunlace fabrics are gaining traction in the industrial wiping and food-service cleaning sectors.
Thanks to their stable performance under friction, chemical resistance, and lint-control properties, these materials are increasingly preferred for:

•    Equipment cleaning

•    General industrial maintenance

•    Food-grade surface wiping

•    Color-coded hygiene management

This shift is driving higher consumption of colored spunlace and customized embossing patterns, allowing customers to differentiate function and safety levels.

Medical & Packaging Segments Show Stable Momentum

The medical sector continues to adopt spunlace nonwovens for surgical gowns, drapes, and disposable medical consumables, supported by stronger hygiene regulations and public-health policies.
Meanwhile, the packaging sector explores viscose/polyester blends as sustainable wrapping materials for sensitive components, thanks to their combination of softness, uniformity, and structural integrity.

Industry Outlook

With the global push toward sustainability and higher-value nonwoven solutions, viscose/polyester spunlace remains a competitive and versatile material. The market is expected to see ongoing investment in:

•   Upgraded water-jet entanglement lines

•   Biodegradable fiber blends

•   Higher-efficiency filtration and wiping substrates

•   Color-coded and function-specific products

D-TEX will continue expanding its capability in colored spunlace, industrial-grade wiping substrates, and customized product development to support customers across hygiene, industrial, and medical sectors.