Medical Clothing Market
Number of pages: 100 | Report Format: PDF | Published date: January 19, 2023
Historical Years – 2020 | Base Year – 2021 | Forecasted Years – 2022-2030
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Report Attribute |
Details |
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Market Size Value in 2021 |
US$ 90.3 billion |
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Revenue Forecast in 2030 |
US$ 174.58 billion |
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CAGR |
7.6% |
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Base Year for Estimation |
2021 |
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Forecast Period |
2022-2030 |
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Historical Year |
2020 |
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Segments Covered |
Product, End user, and Region |
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Regional Scope |
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World (RoW) |
According to the deep-dive market assessment study by Growth Plus Reports, the global medical clothing market was valued at US$ 90.3 billion in 2021 and is expected to register a revenue CAGR of 7.6% to reach US$ 174.58 billion by 2030.
Medical Clothing Market Fundamentals
Medical clothes are manufactured from materials that prevent contamination and provide more protection to healthcare and life sciences. Products such as aprons and scrubs are designed from fabrics that guard against the soaking of undesirable biological substances harmful to health and prevent permeation to the skin. An ideal medical gear should also prevent bacteria carried by these fluids from penetrating.
Medical clothing provided to patients is primarily manufactured using cotton and is both comfortable and useful. Drapes, surgical gowns, scrubs, protective face masks, boots, eye protection, hats, and other medical apparel are common types of medical clothing. Furthermore, the fabric used in this clothing help in offering the wearer adequate heat, comfort, and moisture removal. Traditional medical clothing is developed using woven and nonwoven synthetic and organic polymers.
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Medical Clothing Market Dynamics
The global medical clothing market is expected to grow at a significant revenue CAGR during the forecast period primarily due to rising numbers of surgical procedures owing to increasing cases of road-side accidents and rising prevalence of chronic diseases.
According to a September 2022 article by the U.S. Department of Transportation, the estimated 20,160 individuals were killed in motor vehicle crashes in the U.S. in the first half of 2021. Rapidly growing elderly population, combined with rising frequency of hospital-acquired infections and other illnesses, such as hepatitis and AIDS, is also expected to boost the demand for medical clothing on the global landscape.
According to the 2022 article by the World Health Organization (WHO), nearly 17 million individuals below 70 die each year due to non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Additionally, with the increased awareness about, and need for, comfort and protection against clinical risks, the conventional medical clothing industry is shifting toward the high-value-added product.
Improved bioclimatic and physiological features, such as durability, breathability, thermoregulatory capabilities, and ease of laundry, sterilization, and antistatic behavior, also have a positive impact on the medical clothing market revenue growth. Other desirable properties of these clothing include low levels of textile chemicals and dyes with high mechanical stability.
Growing technological advancements in medical clothing, such as ongoing R&D activities on smart clothing, are expected to propel the future market outlook. Furthermore, higher investments and expenditures on healthcare and rise in the number of hospitals across developed and developing countries fuel the market revenue growth.
However, allergy to latex-made medical clothing and stringent government regulations associated with medical clothes manufacturing are likely to restrain the global medical clothing market revenue during the forecast period.
Medical Clothing Market Ecosystem
The global medical clothing market has been analyzed from three perspectives: product, end-user, and region.
Medical Clothing Market by Product
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Based on the product, the global medical clothing market is segmented into surgical drapes, scrubs, & gowns, gloves, facial protection, sterilization wraps, protective apparel, and others.
The surgical drapes, scrubs, & gowns segment accounts for the largest revenue share of the global medical clothing market. Surgical gowns and drapes play a crucial role during surgical procedures as they help to reduce the risk of contracting infections. They act as a protective barrier for both medical professionals and patients against nosocomial infections and other forms of contamination. It is proven that the appropriate use of surgical gowns and drapes helps to prevent and/or decrease the incidences of surgical site infections (SSIs). Such factors collectively contribute to the high revenue share of the surgical drapes, scrubs, and gowns segment.
The protective apparel segment is estimated to register considerable revenue growth during the forecast period. Protective apparel includes products such as gloves, aprons, eye visors, and face masks. Currently, market players experienced a surge in the demand for disposable protective apparel during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Medical Clothing Market by Usage
Based on the usage, the medical clothing market is segmented into disposables and reusables.
The disposable medical clothing segment dominates the global market in terms of revenue share due to the persistently high demand for disposable products. High utilization of impermeable and fluid-resistant disposable medical protective clothing with enhanced quality by healthcare professionals also contributes to the dominance of the disposable medical clothing segment market revenue share. Additionally, abundant availability and low costs are the major factors contributing to the revenue growth in the disposable medical clothing segment. Furthermore, disposable medical clothing also proves to be beneficial in reducing the overall maintenance cost of hospitals in the long term.
Medical Clothing Market by End-user
Based on the end-user, the global medical clothing market is segmented into hospitals, outpatient facilities, ambulatory surgical centers, home care, and others.
The hospitals segment accounts for the largest revenue share of the global medical clothing market and is expected to grow notably during the forecast period. The mandate for implementing medical safety regulations and procedures in both government and private hospital settings is the key factor contributing to the large revenue share of this segment. In emerging markets, increasing number of hospitals together with rising support from the regional governments to provide improved healthcare infrastructure also plays a crucial role in the revenue growth of the hospitals segment. Additionally, rising number of surgical procedures across these countries is expected to fuel revenue growth in this segment during the forecast period.
The ambulatory surgical centers segment is expected to depict lucrative growth in terms of revenue share during the forecast period. This can be attributed to various benefits provided by ambulatory surgical centers, such as cost-effective surgical procedures, convenience, and low recovery time. Additionally, ambulatory surgical centers provide efficient control over the scheduling of surgeries. These factors are projected to bolster revenue growth in the segment during the forecast period.
Medical Clothing Market by Region
Based on the region, the global medical clothing market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World (RoW).
North America leads the global medical clothing market in terms of revenue share. This is attributed to high prevalence of chronic diseases, resulting in increased uptake of medical procedures, thereby medical clothing. Additionally, a rise in zoonotic infections with the ability to spread from animals to humans further fuels the medical clothing market revenue share in North America. Additionally, a large base for the geriatric population and increase in the number of hospitals and medical facilities also contribute to the market revenue growth of this region. Presence of key players and rise in the adoption of innovative products are expected to drive revenue growth in the market. Moreover, rising focus of regional players on producing cost-effective and innovative manufacturing technologies is expected to propel the medical clothing market in North America.
Europe accounts for the second-largest revenue share of the global medical clothing market. The high revenue growth of this region is attributed to strengthened healthcare infrastructure, higher healthcare expenditure, and rapid adoption of advanced products.
Medical Clothing Market Competitive Landscape
The prominent players operating in the global medical clothing market are:
Medical Clothing Market Recent Developments
The global medical clothing market is expected to reach US$ 174.58 billion in 2030.
Stringent government regulations associated with manufacturing and supply are restricting the global market revenue growth to its full potential.
The global medical clothing market is expected to register a revenue CAGR of 7.6% during the forecast period from 2022 to 2030.
The global medical clothing market was estimated to be valued at US$ 90.3 billion in 2021.
Rise in the prevalence of chronic and infectious diseases, hospital-acquired infections, and zoonotic diseases, increase in the geriatric population, and technological advancements are driving revenue growth in the global market.althcare organization and PPE shortages.
*Insights on financial performance are subject to the availability of information in the public domain