Surgical Gowns Market Size, Share, Trends, Growth and Forecast 2028

Surgical Gowns Market: Industry Prospective

The global Surgical Gowns Market was worth around USD 2732 Million in 2021 and is estimated to grow to about USD 4078 Million by 2028, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 6.9 percent over the forecast period. The report analyzes the surgical gowns market’s drivers, restraints/challenges, and the effect they have on the demands during the projection period. In addition, the report explores emerging opportunities in the surgical gowns market.

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Surgical Gowns Market: Overview

Over the past few years, the focus on healthcare has increased exponentially on a global level and this trend is expected to drive surgical gowns market growth through 2028. Surgical gowns are a crucial part of healthcare hygiene and are the first line of defense for surgeons to save them from the risk of infections and contamination.

Increasing instances of communicable infectious diseases, rising geriatric population, increasing focus on patient safety, and raising awareness about hospital-acquired infections are major factors propelling surgical gowns market growth through the forecast period.

High costs of surgical gown manufacturing and increasing reuse of surgical gowns in underdeveloped healthcare infrastructure are expected to hinder surgical gowns market growth through 2028.

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COVID-19 Impact:

The COVID-19 pandemic gave the surgical gowns market a boost in 2020 in wake of widespread coronavirus infections across the world. The pandemic created a health emergency and boosted the demand for multiple healthcare supplies including surgical gowns which gave the market an unexpected impetus in the middle of a world crisis.  

Surgical gowns were a crucial part of the personal protective equipment which was crucial in combating the pandemic and saving healthcare professionals from coronavirus infections. Paramount focus on health and hygiene in the pandemic created a lucrative setting for the surgical gowns market growth and this trend is anticipated to be followed through 2028 as well and the surgical gowns market is anticipated to rise at a steady pace.

Surgical Gowns Market: Growth Drivers

Rising Instances of Chronic Communicable Diseases

The world has seen a substantial increase in instances of chronic and infectious diseases in recent years and this has further bolstered the need for better healthcare facilities and infrastructure across the world. A focus on healthcare bolsters this is subsequently favoring the surgical gowns market growth. Surgical gowns are a crucial aspect of patient safety and healthcare hygiene and the increased risk of infection and contamination from chronic communicable diseases is expected to further boost demand for surgical gowns.  

Surgical Gowns Market: Restraints

High Initial Costs to Set Up Surgical Gowns Manufacturing Facilities

Surgical gown manufacturing facilities are associated with high initial investments for setup making it extremely hard for new players to enter the market. This majorly constrains the market from acquiring its full surgical gown growth potential. The surgical gowns market is consolidated for this reason and this restrains the end users as they only have a limited number of options to choose from due to lack of competition.

Surgical Gowns Market: Opportunities

Rising Awareness about Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs)

Hospital-acquired infections have been a widespread phenomenon and this has spawned a major demand for patient safety and bolstered focus on healthcare hygiene. This is expected to create lucrative opportunities for the surgical gowns market. Rising awareness about HAIs among patients, increasing investments in patient safety, and rising advancements in patient safety are some factors that could provide lucrative opportunities for surgical gown manufacturers.

Global Surgical Gowns Market: Segmentation

The global surgical gowns market is segregated based on type, usage pattern, end user, and region.

By type, the market is divided into surgical drapes and surgical gowns. The surgical gowns segment is projected to hold a dominant stance throughout the forecast period in the surgical gowns market. This segment is anticipated to account for more than 50% of the global surgical gown market share through 2028. Surgical gowns provide protection against infections that could be transmitted during surgical procedures and reduce the risk of contamination as well. A rising focus on healthcare hygiene and increased healthcare expenditure is expected to boost the adoption of surgical gowns in the surgical gowns market landscape.

By End User, the surgical gowns market is segmented into hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and other end users. The hospital segment is projected to account for a major market share in the global surgical gowns market.

Recent Developments

• In October 2021 – a Miami-based designer Rene Ruiz announced the launch of his custom hospital gowns that patients recovering from transplant surgeries could wear. The designer has delivered around 4,260 gowns and plans on launching more hospital gowns for general patients as well.
• In July 2020 – RJ Group a leading manufacturer of hospitality products announced its first foray into the healthcare industry with the launch of its new PPE kits. The kits include surgical gowns, surgical overalls for medical professionals, and other safety products.

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Surgical Gowns Market: Regional Landscape

The market for surgical gowns in North America is expected to hold a dominant outlook throughout the forecast period and is expected to remain a highly beneficial region for the global surgical gowns industry landscape. The presence of a well-developed healthcare infrastructure and the rising number of surgical procedures are expected to be two major factors propelling the surgical gowns market growth in this region.

Asia Pacific region is expected to experience the fastest growth in the global surgical gowns market growth. Rapid developments in healthcare infrastructure, rising awareness about hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), and increasing focus on patient safety are expected to be major trends in this region for surgical gowns market growth. Key countries to watch out for in this region are China, India, and Japan owing to their rapid advancements in healthcare infrastructure.

Surgical Gowns Market: Competitive Landscape

• Ahlstrom-Munksjö
• Alan Medical
• Cardinal Health
• FULL STAR NON-WOVEN PRODUCTS CO. LTD.
• Garmex Andrzej Jafiszow
• Wojciech Kaminski sp. J.
• GrupA Medical Products
• Halyard Health Inc.
• Hogy Medical Co. Ltd.
• Johnson & Johnson
• Lohmann & Rauscher GmbH & Co. KG
• Medline Industries Inc.
• Molnlycke Health Care
• NUREL MEDIKAL SANAYI VE TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI
• Paul Hartmann AG
• PRIMED Medical Products
• Priontex (PTY) LTD
• Surgiene Healthcare (India) Pvt. Ltd.
• TIDI Products LLC
• Vygon S.A.
• 3M Company

The global surgical gowns market is segmented as follows:

By Type

• Surgical Drapes
• Surgical Gowns

By Usage Pattern

• Disposable Surgical Drapes & Gowns
• Reusable Surgical Drapes & Gowns

By End User

• Hospitals
• Ambulatory Surgical Centers
• Other End Users

By Region

• North America
  • The U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • France 
  • The UK
  • Spain
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Southeast Asia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
  • GCC
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa