Global Medical Clothing Market, By Product (Professional Apparel, Patient Apparel, Specialty Apparel, First Aid Clothing, Wraps and Towels, Others), Usage (Reusable, Disposable), End User (Hospitals, Specialty Clinics, Ambulatory Centres, Home Care Settings, Research and Clinical Laboratories, Others), Distribution Channel (Direct Tender, Retail Sales, Third Party Distributor, Others) - Industry Trends and Forecast to 2030.
Medical Clothing Market Analysis and Size
The increased prevalence of chronic diseases has resulted in an increase in the number of patients worldwide. On the other hand, patients in hospitals are at risk of developing hospital-acquired infections (HAI). According to the World Health Organization (WHO), at any given moment, 10% of hospitals in underdeveloped countries and roughly 7% of hospitals in affluent nations document at least one incidence of HAI. As a result, there has been a greater emphasis on enhancing hospital infrastructure and ensuring optimum hygiene. Hence, increasing the demand for medical clothing in the global market.
Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the global medical clothing market which was USD 97.29 Billion in 2022, is expected to reach USD 178.67 Billion by 2030 and is expected to undergo a CAGR of 8.1% during the forecast period of 2023 to 2030. “Professional Apparel” dominates the product segment of the global medical clothing market owing to the increasing prevalence of cancer among the population. In addition to the insights on market scenarios such as market value, growth rate, segmentation, geographical coverage, and major players, the market reports curated by the Data Bridge Market Research also include depth expert analysis, patient epidemiology, pipeline analysis, pricing analysis, and regulatory framework.
Medical Clothing Market Scope and Segmentation
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Report Metric
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Details
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Forecast Period
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2023 to 2030
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Base Year
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2022
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Historic Years
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2021 (Customizable to 2015-2020)
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Quantitative Units
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Revenue in USD Billion, Volumes in Units, Pricing in USD
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Segments Covered
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Product (Professional Apparel, Patient Apparel, Specialty Apparel, First Aid Clothing, Wraps and Towels, Others), Usage (Reusable, Disposable), End User (Hospitals, Specialty Clinics, Ambulatory Centres, Home Care Settings, Research and Clinical Laboratories, Others), Distribution Channel (Direct Tender, Retail Sales, Third Party Distributor, Others)
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Countries Covered
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U.S., Canada and Mexico in North America, Germany, France, U.K., Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Russia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Rest of Europe in Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific (APAC) in the Asia-Pacific (APAC), Saudi Arabia, U.A.E., South Africa, Egypt, Israel, Rest of Middle East and Africa (MEA) as a part of Middle East and Africa (MEA), Brazil, Argentina and Rest of South America as part of South America.
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Market Players Covered
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Market Opportunities
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Market Definition
Medical cloth provide safety from bodily fluids and contaminants, mainly during diseases treatment at medical facilities such as hospital. Sharp injuries, latex allergy, laser pumps, blood-borne pathogens, hazardous chemicals and others are the various occupational risks for medical professionals involving doctors, nurses and medical staff. To protect them from these hazards, individuals have to wear the medical apparel to avoid damage or adverse effects of diseases. Drapes, surgical gowns, scrubs, protective facemasks, boots, eye gear, aprons, and caps are protective clothing used in hospitals and medical facilities.
Global Medical Clothing Market Dynamics
Drivers
- Increasing Technological Advancements
Innovative medical clothing has been developed in part due to developments in textile technology. The market has seen a rise in the popularity of materials with improved qualities such as antimicrobial textiles, moisture-wicking abilities, and breathability. Medical apparel now performs better and is more comfortable because to technological improvements.
- Rapidly Growing Healthcare Industry
The healthcare industries in emerging nations such as China, India, and Brazil have grown quickly. The market for medical apparel has grown as a result of increased investments in healthcare infrastructure, higher healthcare standards, and expanding patient populations in these regions.
- Rising Focus on Healthcare Worker Safety
Healthcare personnel' safety and wellbeing have received a lot of attention, which has raised the focus on giving them the proper protective clothing. The introduction of specialised and superior medical apparel has been prompted by the need to ensure the security and comfort of healthcare personnel.
Opportunities
- Increasing Healthcare Expenditure
The medical apparel industry has been significantly impacted by rising healthcare costs, which are being driven by variables such population growth, ageing demographics, and improved access to healthcare services. Medical apparel is increasingly necessary as healthcare systems grow in order to safeguard both patients and healthcare workers.
- Growing Sustainability and Eco-Friendly Solutions
Opportunities for the creation of environmentally friendly medical apparel are presented by the growing emphasis on sustainability and environmental responsibility. To address the demand for greener alternatives in the market, manufacturers can investigate the use of recycled materials, bio-based fabrics, and sustainable production methods.
- Rising Online Platforms and E-Commerce
Manufacturers now have the chance to connect with a wider client base, including independent healthcare practitioners, clinics, and smaller healthcare institutions, thanks to the expansion of e-commerce platforms and online distribution channels. Online platforms provide accessibility, ease, and productive supply chain management.
Restrains/Challenges
- Strict Regulatory Framework
To guarantee that healthcare professionals and patients are properly protected, medical apparel, particularly PPE, must adhere to strict regulatory standards and certifications. Manufacturers encountered difficulties achieving and maintaining compliance with these standards, which caused market delays and disruptions.
- Price Volatility
The market for medical apparel experienced price instability as a result of rising demand and supply chain interruptions. The costs of raw materials, including textiles, elastic, and other components, fluctuated widely, which had an effect on manufacturers' pricing strategies and overall manufacturing costs.
- Supply Chain Management
The production and delivery of medical apparel were both affected by the COVID-19 epidemic, which interrupted worldwide supply networks. Lockdowns, travel restrictions, and plant closures had an impact on the logistics, manufacturing, and raw material procurement, which caused delays and shortages in the market.
- Counterfeit Products
Due to the enormous demand for medical apparel, it became possible to manufacture and sell products that were either fake or of poor quality. Healthcare organisations and governments found it difficult to maintain quality control and authenticity because they had to make sure that medical workers' apparel was safe and effective.
This global medical clothing market report provides details of new recent developments, trade regulations, import-export analysis, production analysis, value chain optimization, market share, impact of domestic and localized market players, analyses opportunities in terms of emerging revenue pockets, changes in market regulations, strategic market growth analysis, market size, category market growths, application niches and dominance, product approvals, product launches, geographic expansions, technological innovations in the market. To gain more info on the medical clothing market contact Data Bridge Market Research for an Analyst Brief, our team will help you take an informed market decision to achieve market growth.
Global Medical Clothing Market Scope
The global medical clothing market is segmented on the basis of product, usage, end user and distribution channel. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.
Product
- Professional Apparel
- Patient Apparel
- Specialty Apparel
- First Aid Clothing
- Wraps and Towels
- Others
Usage
- Reusable
- Disposable
End User
- Hospitals
- Specialty Clinics
- Ambulatory Centres
- Home Care Settings
- Research and Clinical Laboratories
- Others
Distribution Channel
- Direct Tender
- Retail Sales
- Third Party Distributor
- Others
Global Medical Clothing Market Regional Analysis/Insights
The global medical clothing market is analysed and market size insights and trends are provided by country, product, usage, end user and distribution channel as referenced above.
The countries covered in the global medical clothing market report are U.S., Canada and Mexico in North America, Germany, France, U.K., Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Russia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Rest of Europe in Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific (APAC) in the Asia-Pacific (APAC), Saudi Arabia, U.A.E., South Africa, Egypt, Israel, Rest of Middle East and Africa (MEA) as a part of Middle East and Africa (MEA), Brazil, Argentina and Rest of South America as part of South America.
North America dominates the global medical clothing market because of the increasing number of surgeries and well-development healthcare infrastructure in this region. In addition, the growing presence of major market players will flourish the market’s growth rate in this region.
Asia-Pacific is expected to grow in the global medical clothing market during the forecast period of 2023 to 2030 due to the rising prevalence of chronic diseases and the growing number of geriatric populations in this region.
The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in regulation in the market domestically that impacts the current and future trends of the market. Data points like down-stream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends and porter's five forces analysis, case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of global brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, impact of domestic tariffs and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.
Healthcare Infrastructure Growth Installed base and New Technology Penetration
The global medical clothing market also provides you with detailed market analysis for every country growth in healthcare expenditure for capital equipment, installed base of different kind of products for global medical clothing market, impact of technology using life line curves and changes in healthcare regulatory scenarios and their impact on the global medical clothing market. The data is available for historic period 2015-2020.
Competitive Landscape and Global Medical Clothing Market Share Analysis
The global medical clothing market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to global medical clothing market.
Some of the major players operating in the global medical clothing market are:
- Cardinal Health, Inc. (U.S.)
- Mölnlycke Health Care AB (Sweden)
- 3M (U.S.)
- Smith+Nephew (U.K.)
- Ansell Ltd. (Australia)
- Superior Group of Companies (U.S.)
- Semperit AG Holding (Austria)
- Henry Schein, Inc. (U.S.)
- Narang Medical Ltd. (India)
- Healing Hands (U.S.)
- BARCO UNIFORMS (U.S.)
- CHEROKEE UNIFORMS (U.S.)
- Aramark Uniform & Career Apparel (U.S.)
- Carhartt, Inc. (U.S.)
- LynkTrac Technologies LLC (U.S.)
- Owens & Minor, Inc. (U.S.)
- Prestige Medical (U.S.)
- Landau Uniforms (U.S.)
- Medline Industries, Inc. (U.S.)
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