As of 1998, the world's non-woven consumption has reached 2.4 million tons. In 1970, its consumption was only 400,000 tons, and by 2007, its consumption is expected to reach 4 million tons. The producers of non-woven fabrics are mainly concentrated in the United States (41% of the world), Western Europe accounts for 30%, Japan accounts for 8%, China's production accounts for only 3.5% of the world's production, but its consumption is 17.5% of the world's , In 2018, China's non-woven production was 5.9322 million tons, accounting for 37.91% of the global total, and the world's largest production capacity.
Man-made fibers still dominate the production of nonwovens, and until 2007, this situation will not change significantly. 63% of fibers used in nonwoven production worldwide are polypropylene, 23% polyester, 8% viscose, 2% acrylic, 1.5% polyamide, and the remaining 3% other fiber.
The application of non-woven fabrics in sanitary absorbent materials, medical, transportation, and shoe-making textile materials has increased significantly.