Global Biodegradable Fabrics Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Material Type (Cotton, Wool, Silk, Cellulose, and Others), By Application (Apparel, Home Textiles, Technical Textiles, and Others), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa), Analysis and Forecast 2025 - 2035

Global Biodegradable Fabrics Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Global Biodegradable Fabrics Market Size Was Estimated at USD 5.22 Billion in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 12.75% from 2025 to 2035
• The Worldwide Biodegradable Fabrics Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 19.55 Billion by 2035
• Asia Pacific is Expected to Grow the fastest during the Forecast Period.

The Global Biodegradable Fabrics Market Size was Worth around USD 5.22 Billion in 2024 and is predicted to Grow to around USD 19.55 Billion by 2035 with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 12.75% from 2025 to 2035. The growing adoption of sustainable materials in the fashion industry, environmental concerns, increasing consumer awareness, and supportive government policies are several factors that are driving the biodegradable fabrics market globally.   

Market Overview

The Biodegradable Fabrics Market Size refers to the textile industry that focuses on fabrics made from organic, renewable, and biodegradable materials that can decompose naturally in the environment. Biodegradable fabrics are the materials are often made from natural fibers such as cotton, hemp, silk, and wool, or from certain synthetic biopolymers. Due to growing environmental awareness and the need for sustainable & eco-friendly products, the biodegradable fabrics market is expected to grow.  Scaling up production of bio-based fabrics that are based on innovative bio-based polymers like PLA, PHA, and cellulose nanocrystals, derived from agricultural waste biomass, offers market growth opportunities. Further, the expanding application of biodegradable fabrics across the automotive industry for producing seat covers, door panels, roof & trunk liners, and others, results in bolstering the market growth opportunity.  

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the biodegradable fabrics market based on various segments and regions, forecasts revenue growth, and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the biodegradable fabrics market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, type launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the biodegradable fabrics market.

Driving Factors

The biodegradable fabrics market is primarily driven by the growing adoption of sustainable materials in the fashion industry, consumer awareness, and supportive government policies promoting sustainable textiles. Use of compostable textiles in medical facilities for managing waste and reducing environmental footprint, contributing to driving the market. The emergence of a comprehensive approach to sustainability that aims to address the industry’s environmental impact is propelling the market. Increasing technological advancements that enable brands to sell more eco-friendly materials contribute to promoting the biodegradable fabrics market. 

Restraining Factors

An increased cost of biodegradable fabrics over conventional fabrics, restricting their adoption in mid and low-price segments, is challenging the market. The performance limitation of these fabrics related to mechanical performance and durability in some applications is hampering the market growth.

Market Segmentation

The biodegradable fabrics market share is classified into material type and application.

• The cotton segment dominated the biodegradable fabrics market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the material type, the biodegradable fabrics market is divided into cotton, wool, silk, cellulose, and others. Among these, the cotton segment dominated the biodegradable fabrics market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. Cotton is a natural fiber fabric that possesses inherent sustainability. It is frequently used by the manufacturers as it does not contaminate air, land, or surface water. Further, technological advancements in cotton farming and processing techniques for enhancing both yield and fabric quality are driving the market growth in the cotton segment.

• The apparel segment accounted for the largest market share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the application, the biodegradable fabrics market is divided into apparel, home textiles, technical textiles, and others. Among these, the apparel segment accounted for the largest market share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. With the increasing focus on sustainable fashion and the reduction of environmental impact, biodegradable fabrics are used for making a wide range of apparel. The adoption of eco-friendly materials, including PLA, lyocell, hemp, and organic cotton, by the leading apparel brands for reducing the carbon footprint and meeting environmental standards is responsible for driving the market.

Regional Segment Analysis of the Biodegradable Fabrics Market

• North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico) 
• Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of APAC)
• South America (Brazil and the Rest of South America) 
• The Middle East and Africa (UAE, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

North America is anticipated to hold the largest share of the biodegradable fabrics market over the predicted timeframe.

North America is anticipated to hold the largest share of the biodegradable fabrics market over the predicted timeframe. A booming fast fashion, along with the increasing environmental concern and consumer eco-consciousness, is driving the biodegradable fabrics market. Further, the stringent government regulations and increasing investment in research, along with increased adoption of sustainable textiles, are significantly contributing to propelling the market growth.

Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a rapid CAGR in the biodegradable fabrics market during the forecast period. The growing industrialization and high expenditure on green alternatives are enhancing the market growth for biodegradable fabrics. The region’s large textile manufacturing base and presence of abundant agricultural resources are responsible for promoting the market. In addition, an increasing domestic consumption and government support for bio-economy initiatives that are stimulating scale-up of PHA and PBS facilities are propelling the regional market for biodegradable fabrics.

Europe is anticipated to hold a significant share of the biodegradable fabrics market during the projected timeframe. Changing consumer inclination towards eco-friendly products, along with the presence of a well-established fashion industry, is driving the biodegradable fabrics market in the region. Further, an increased adoption of biodegradable alternatives, especially in apparel and medical textiles, due to strict environmental regulations and extended manufacturers' regulatory frameworks contributing to promoting the market growth.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the biodegradable fabrics market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their type of offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes type development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Ecologic Fiber
• Enka Textile
• Hemp Inc.
• David C. Poole
• Eco Textile
• Propex
• Greenfibers
• Enviro Textiles
• Vestagen Protective Technologies
• L. Gore & Associated
• Taiwan Singtex Industrial Company
• Tengri
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting And Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Recent Development

• In December 2022, Teijin Frontier Co. Ltd., the Teijin Group’s fibers and products converting company, announced that it has developed a practical polylactic acid (PLA) resin that biodegrades faster in oceans, rivers, and soil compared to conventional PLA products.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the biodegradable fabrics market based on the below-mentioned segments: 

Global Biodegradable Fabrics Market, By Material Type

• Cotton
• Wool
• Silk
• Cellulose
• Others

Global Biodegradable Fabrics Market, By Application

• Apparel
• Home Textiles
• Technical Textiles
• Others

Global Biodegradable Fabrics Market, By Regional Analysis

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa