Hospital Gowns Market Overview
The global Hospital Gowns market size was valued at USD 3.11 billion in 2020 and projected to reach USD 4.9 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 11.7% during the forecast period, 2021-2027. The high demand for disposable and reusable gowns in hospitals and clinics due to a surge in the growing global surgeries will increase the hospital gown market during the forecast period. Hospital gowns are used to protect against Hospital Acquired Infections (HAI) during surgeries. Moreover, according to the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), it is estimated that around 9942000 surgeries were held in the US in 2014, and according to Molnlycke Health care AB, approximately 70 million surgeries are performed every year in Europe. These are the factors driving the hospital gown market growth across the globe.
What are Hospital Gowns?
Hospital gowns are long loose clothing worn by patients or doctors in a hospital while having or doing an operation. The gown is usually collarless, ties in the back, and is manufactured using hypoallergic materials with various positive features, such as high barrier effect, low particle release rate, and high purity and tensile strength. There are multiple types of gowns available such as examination, surgical, non-surgical, and isolation gowns. These gowns are highly comfortable and specially designed to provide convenient access to the body part that required treatment. These gowns are available in various colors, patterns, and sizes and are primarily used to minimize the risk of infection through contamination and microbial and fungal transmissions.
Growth Drivers
High demand for hospital gowns in hospitals due to an increase in the number of surgeries across the globe
The massive boom in surgeries is a major factor driving the hospital gowns market across the globe. The growing incidences of hospital-acquired infections (HAI) during surgery have increased due to a lack of precaution and sanitation. According to the Core for Disease Control and Prevention, it is recorded that approximately more than 30% HAIs are transmitted during surgeries. These are the major factors increasing the demand for hospital gowns in hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic labs across the globe.
The rapid increase in surgical procedures across the globe is increasing owing to the rise in the number of road accidents, burns, and trauma. To maintain proper hygiene and sanitation during the surgery, hospital gowns play an essential role. These are the factors enhancing the hospital gown market growth during the forecast period. In addition, the number of chronic illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, and other autoimmune diseases due to unhealthy lifestyles has further driven the market growth globally.
There has been a significant increase in the demand for disposable gowns in healthcare centers. Furthermore, the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic globally has increased the hospital admission rate. These are the attributes making the market grow during the forecast years.
Pre COVID-19 impact
The rapid increase in chronic diseases such as cancer and diabetes shall stimulate the Hospital Gowns market growth. Additionally, increasing demand for comfortable and protective gowns had further created several opportunities for product demand in the pre-covid era. Moreover, the development of disposable hospital gowns over traditional ones has further created opportunities for growth in the hospital gown market.
Covid-19 impact
The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the demand for hospital gowns due to an increase in hospital admissions globally. There has been a focused demand for the best quality hospital gowns in healthcare centers to minimize the transmission of the virus. As per WHO, it is measured that more than 219 million cases of COVID-19 have been recorded globally, which has further increased the product market growth worldwide.
Post Covid-19 impact
Although there will be significant growth in the hospital industry due to an increase in the number of chronic diseases such as cancer and diabetes, the hospital gown market is expected to grow significantly due to the permanent effect of the COVID-19 pandemic and several other severe disorders globally.
Type Segmental Analysis
The Global Hospital Gowns Market is segregated into Surgical Gowns, Non-Surgical Gowns, Patient Gowns.
The surgical Gowns segment has expected to dominate the hospital gown market in 2020. Surgical gowns are specially designed for surgical procedures to protect against Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs). Moreover, these gowns provide safety against disease, microbial, and fungal transmissions. A boost in the usage of surgeries was globally owing to the rise in road accidents, fatal injuries, burns, and trauma will further increase the market growth across the globe.
Furthermore, the patient gowns are expected to have significant market growth over the forecast period. The increase in the market has been attributable to a rise in hospital admissions globally as the patient gown is an essential requirement in most admission cases.
Usability Segmental Analysis
The Global Hospital Gowns Market is classified into Disposable and Reusable. The disposable segment has expected to dominate the hospital gown market during the forecast period. The growth is attributable to the extra safety and quality offered by disposable gowns. Furthermore, using these gowns can avoid the additional cost of washing, bleaching, and conditioning.
Risk Type Segmental Analysis
Based on Risk Type Global Hospital Gowns Market is divided into
Minimal, Low, Moderate, and High. The high-risk gown has expected to dominate the hospital gown market during the forecast year as high-risk hospital gowns can help protect against pathogens and infectious diseases during surgical procedures. These gowns have extra features, including high tensile strength, tear resistance, and high breathability.
Region Segmental Analysis
Based on Region, Global Hospital Gowns Market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Middle East & Africa. The Asia-Pacific has expected to be the most significant hospital gown market, led by India, China, and various Asian countries. The locate position in the market is attributed to the increasing number of diseases and increasing hospital admissions owing to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in countries of the Asia Pacific Region. Furthermore, increasing investment in healthcare and growing awareness towards sanitation and hygiene are major factors boosting the hospital gown market growth during the estimated forecast period.
North America is expected to remain one of the critical markets for Hospital Gowns due to the rapid increase in chronic diseases and surgical procedures. This market has witnessed significant growth due to rising cases of Hospital Acquired Infections in the region.
Competitors Analysis
The global Hospital Gowns market is volatile, with many international and regional players in the market. 3M Company, Ameripride Services Inc, Angelica Corporation, Cardinal Health Inc, Dynarex Corporation, Hartmann AG, Kimberly-Clark Health Care, Lohmann & Rauscher, Medline Industries Inc, Priontex, Stryker Corporation, and Standard Textile Co. are the key players in the Global Hospital Gowns market.
Key Stakeholders
- Market research and consulting firms
- Industry associations
- Global Hospital Gowns technology manufacturing firm
- Research organizations and consulting companies
- Organizations, associations, and alliances related to microarray analysis
- Regulatory bodies
- Suppliers
- Retailers
Scope of the Report
| Report Attribute |
Details |
|
Market Size Value
in 2020
|
USD 3.11 billion dollars |
| Revenue forecast in 2027 |
USD 4.9 Billion dollar |
| Growth Rate |
CAGR of 11.7% during the forecast period, 2021-2027 |
| Historical data |
2017-2019 |
| Forecast period |
2021 – 2027 |
| Region covered |
North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America,
and Middle East & Africa |
| Key companies Profiled |
3M Company,
Ameripride Services Inc., Angelica Corporation,
Cardinal Health Inc, Dynarex Corporation, Hartmann AG,
Kimberly-Clark Health care, Lohmann & Rauscher, Medline Industries,
Priontex, Stryker Corporation, and Standard Textile. |
Market Modelling
By Type
- Surgical Gowns
- Non-Surgical Gowns
- Patient Gowns
By Usability
By Risk Type
- Minimal
- Low
- Moderate
- High
By Region
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- South America
- Middle East & Africa
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