Industrial Protective Clothing Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Product, Material Type, Application, End User and By Geography

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Industrial Protective Clothing Market is accounted for $22.44 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $40.77 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 8.7% during the forecast period. Industrial protective clothing is specialized clothing created to shield workers from workplace risks in various industries. Workers will be protected from a variety of dangers, including chemical exposure, extreme heat, physical injuries, and other dangerous substances. Typically, industrial protective clothing is made from materials that offer resistance to dangers, such as fire-retardant fabrics, chemical-resistant materials, and high-visibility materials.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Increasing concerns over workers safety

Industrial protective clothing market growth is anticipated to be driven by the rising concern of both employers and employees about workplace safety. In order to reduce the risk of infection, governments around the world have imposed strict regulations requiring the wearing of industrial protective clothing. The expansion of the industry is also anticipated to be fueled by growing concern for worker safety as well as rising growth in developing countries.

Restraint:

High price of specialized clothing

One of the main issues with protective clothing that hinders the market's expansion is its high cost. As high-performing fabrics and numerous testing stages are used during the manufacturing process, protective clothing has a high manufacturing cost. Because protective clothing is so expensive, especially during a recession, many businesses have reduced their spending on it.

Opportunity:

Increasing demand from various industries

Market expansion is anticipated to be fueled by growing awareness of the importance of preventing fatal workplace accidents. Governments across the globe have enacted laws requiring the use of industrial protective equipment to lower the risk of infection. As a result, there is a greater need for industrial protective clothing. Expanded onshore and offshore drilling operations, as well as increased shale gas production in the US, are predicted to increase the demand for industrial protective apparel in order to shield workers from occupational risks.

Threat:

Limited flexibility

To ensure maximum safety, protective clothing frequently includes multiple layers, padding, or other equipment. As a result, employees may have less mobility and flexibility, which makes it harder for them to complete tasks that call for dexterity or agility. Performance may suffer or work processes may be slowed down by limited mobility. It may also interfere with communication, breathing, and vision. Such factors are hindering the market's expansion.

COVID-19 Impact:

The worldwide supply and demand for protective apparel products have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic epidemic. Significant end-use industry sectors like automotive and oil and gas have scaled back their production capacities and future expansion plans as a result of the sharp decline in demand. The cost of raw materials briefly increased as a result of the supply shortage. However, the market's supply of necessary fibers and fabrics has been restored due to the reopening of production facilities and the normalization of supply chain networks.

The manufacturing segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period:

During the anticipated period, the manufacturing segment is anticipated to rule the protective clothing market. Various governments have enacted safety legislation for the manufacturing sector. Utilizing safety equipment to lower accidents and industry uncertainties is part of these regulatory policies. Additionally, numerous dangerous processes, including grading, excavating, trenching, digging, boring, drilling, blasting, and concreting, are used in the manufacturing sector.

The heat & flame protection segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period:

The demand for heat and flame protection apparel is anticipated to grow at a high CAGR during the forecast period. This is a result of both the product's penetration in these industries, particularly in Asia Pacific's emerging economies like China, India, and Vietnam, and the expanding construction, oil and gas, chemical, and firefighting sectors.

Region with largest share:

The increased use of flame-retardant clothing in the pulp and paper, chemicals, oil and gas, and metals industries has led to an increase in the use of industrial protective clothing in North America. Due to significant investments made in the industrial sector, the United States has become the largest market. Additionally, the OSHA 1910.269 regulations were updated in 2014 to make it mandatory for workers to wear flame-resistant clothing, which is expected to increase demand over the forecasted period.

Region with highest CAGR:

Europe dominated the market in the past and is predicted to continue doing so in the future. The use of protective clothing in both new construction and renovation activities is anticipated to increase in Europe as a result of low mortgage rates. Furthermore, the market is anticipated to be driven by demographic factors like variations in economic activity and income distribution.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players profiled in the Industrial Protective Clothing Market include 3M Company, Alpha Pro Tech Ltd., Ansell Limited, Australian Defense Apparel, Bennett Safetywear Ltd, Cintas Corporation, Delta Plus Group, DuPont de Nemours, Inc., Honeywell International Inc., Kimberly Clark, Koninklijke Ten Cate NV, Lakeland Industries, Inc., Lindstrom Group, Mallcom (India) Ltd., Milliken, National Safety Apparel, Inc., Oftenrich Holdings Co., Ltd., PBI Performance Products Inc., Radians, Inc., Royal Tencate, Sioen Industries NV, Superior Uniform Group, Inc, Teijin Limited, TenCate Protective, W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. and Workwear Outfitters LLC.

Key Developments:

In June 2023, National Safety Apparel (NSA), a leading manufacturer of protective clothing, announced today it acquired Belleville, Illinois based Rauckman Utility Products (RUP). This acquisition strengthens NSA's commitment to expand into the electrical products market.

In May 2022, Honeywell announced two new NIOSH-certified respiratory offerings to help meet the needs of healthcare workers. The new products expand Honeywell's personal protective equipment (PPE) portfolio for healthcare professionals, incorporating the company's decades of expertise producing respiratory-protection solutions.

Products Covered:

• Durable
• Disposable

Material Types Covered:

• Aramid & Blends
• Polyster & Blends
• Polyolefin
• Polyamide
• Polybenzimidazole Fiber (PBI)
• Cotton Fibers
• Laminated Polyesters
• Other Material Types

Applications Covered:

• Heat & Flame Protection
• Chemical Defending
• Clean room Clothing
• Mechanical Protective Clothing
• Limited General Use Clothing
• Other Applications

End Users Covered:

• Chemicals
• Construction
• Food Service
• Healthcare/Medical
• Manufacturing
• Mining
• Oil & Gas
• Pharmaceuticals
• Transportation
• Other End Users

Regions Covered:

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • Italy
  • France
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • Japan
  • China
  • India
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Argentina
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa

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