The global quilt market size reached around USD 5.32 Billion in 2024. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.70% between 2025 and 2034 to reach nearly USD 9.26 Billion by 2034.
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Global Quilt Market Growth
Quilts are produced using cotton, linen, flannel, silk, and a wide range of other materials by the textile industry for creating warm and comfortable bedding. The industrial analysis suggests that global fibre production surged to 116 million tons in 2022 against 112 million tons in 2021. With robust economic activity, fibre production is expected to rise to 147 million tons by 2030, thereby increasing the quilt market value.
Polyester is the predominant material in the synthetic fibres and accounted for 54% of total production in 2022. The market is also witnessing a growing demand for natural fibres incorporating recycled fabrics, including wool (from 3% in 2021 to 4.3% in 2022) and cotton (25% in 2021 to 27% in 2022). The shift towards sustainability is expected to favourably shape the quilt market dynamics, as consumer awareness regarding textile waste grows. It takes around 2700 litres of water to manufacture 1 meter of fabric. An average Canadian citizen discards 80 lbs of apparel and quilts annually. The global textile industry accounts for 10% of the global GHG emissions and is the fifth largest emitter of greenhouse gases. Hence, consumers are expected to increase the demand for sustainably produced quilts over the forecast period.
Key Trends and Developments
Technological advancements; a rising preference for handmade quilts; the growing trend of modern minimalism; and the re-emergence of big stitch quilting are the major factors favouring the quilt market growth
September 2024
Greenland Home Fashions announced the introduction of a new range of seasonal collections with an affordable jacquard woven matelassé coverlet and items manufactured from eco-friendly upcycled fabrics. The new "Renée" collection has unique pieces. The different design patterns include Cardinal Plaid, Gingerbread Lane, and Whimsical Willow.
September 2022
With the objective of expanding its existing range of bedding and bathing accessories, Greenland Home Fashions introduced seven new quilt sets with matching accessories. The collection features a diverse range of designs, including Boho, botanical, and floral, along with coordinating items such as shower curtains, throws, and window panels.
August 2021
Urban Outfitters Inc. launched Nuuly Thrift, an online marketplace for second-hand apparel and accessories. Such initiatives are expected to favourably impact the quilt market dynamics over the forecast period.
Technological advancements
Quilting apps and software have simplified the process of designing quilts for modern artists, thereby opening new opportunities for creativity and enhancing the precision of production.
Rising preference for handmade quilts
As per the quilt market analysis, there are over 85 million people who identify themselves as “active creatives” in the United States and Canada. They also generate sales worth USD 35 billion. This is expected to surge the production and demand for handmade quilts.
Growing trend of modern minimalism
Companies are introducing monochromatic colour palettes, clean lines, and bold geometric designs into quilts. This trend focuses on simplicity and emphasises the supreme beauty of negative spaces, which is enhancing the rate of market development.
Incorporation of low-volume fabrics into quilts
Quilters are incorporating low-volume fabrics as a background to add elegance and depth to their creations. They are characterised by their subtle colours and delicate prints, which create a gentle contrast with bolder elements. This is expected to lead to the quilt market expansion.
Re-emergence of big stitch quilting
Big stitch quilting involves the application of thicker threads to create larger stitches which imparts a bold and handcrafted appearance to quilts. It also adds a layer of rustic charm to quilts. The re-emerging demand for conventional styles in quilt pieces is expected to favour the market growth in the upcoming years.
Global Quilt Market Trends
In February 2024, around 31.8% of all quilters globally preferred searching and shopping for quilting supplies in the online mode. This was a substantial growth from just 24.4% in February 2020. As per the market analysis, 61% of all quilters shopped from their local store in 2024, while prioritising its fabric assortment, location, and availability of crafting and sewing classes. The quilt market expansion is expected to be driven by the proliferation of online channels, and the rising preference for handmade quilts worldwide. Handmade quilts are preferred for their unique style and design, which is expected to lead to the market growth.
Global Quilt Industry Segmentation
The EMR’s report titled “Global Quilt Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034” offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:
Market Breakup by Material:
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