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Nurse uniforms are specialized clothing worn by nurses and other healthcare professionals, designed to ensure hygiene, functionality, and a professional appearance in clinical settings. Nurse shoes are supportive, slip-resistant footwear tailored for the healthcare environment, engineered to offer comfort, reduce foot fatigue, and promote proper posture, all of which are crucial due to the physically demanding nature of nursing work.
The main types of nurse uniforms and nurse shoes include scrubs, lab coats, shoes, and other related items. Scrubs, commonly worn by healthcare professionals such as nurses, doctors, and dentists, are lightweight and easy to clean, making them suitable for clinical settings. These products are made from various materials such as cotton, polyester, spandex, and others. They are sold through various distribution channels, including online stores, supermarkets, hypermarkets, specialty stores, and more. The primary end-users of these products are hospitals, clinics, ambulatory surgical centers, and other healthcare facilities.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs are influencing the nurse uniform and nurse shoes market by increasing costs of imported textiles, specialty fabrics, rubber soles, cushioning materials, and footwear components. Healthcare apparel suppliers in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported raw materials, while Asia-Pacific faces pricing pressure on manufacturing exports. These tariffs are raising procurement costs for hospitals and clinics. However, they are also encouraging regional apparel manufacturing, localized footwear production, and greater use of alternative materials to control costs.
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The nurse uniform and nurse shoes market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $7.88 billion in 2025 to $8.61 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of global healthcare workforce, rising hospital infrastructure development, increased focus on occupational safety, growth in demand for professional medical apparel, availability of specialized healthcare textiles.
The nurse uniform and nurse shoes market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $12.23 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing emphasis on staff comfort and retention, rising adoption of eco-friendly medical apparel, expansion of outpatient and ambulatory care centers, growing use of advanced fabric technologies, increasing online distribution of medical uniforms. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for ergonomic footwear designs, rising adoption of antimicrobial fabric treatments, growing preference for sustainable uniform materials, expansion of custom-fit nursing apparel, enhanced focus on all-day comfort.
The growth of the healthcare industry is expected to drive the nurse uniform and nurse shoes market in the future. The healthcare industry encompasses all entities and personnel involved in providing medical care, producing health products, and supporting patient well-being. This industry's expansion is primarily due to the rising global life expectancy, leading to greater demand for continuous medical care, management of age-related conditions, and long-term healthcare services. Nurse uniforms and shoes play a crucial role in the healthcare sector by ensuring comfort, safety, and professionalism for medical staff. For example, in May 2024, the Office for National Statistics, a UK-based government agency, reported that healthcare spending saw a 5.6% increase from 2022 to 2023, marking a significant acceleration compared to the 0.9% growth in 2022. Hence, the growth of the healthcare industry is fueling the nurse uniform and nurse shoes market.
Leading companies in the nurse uniform and nurse shoes market are focusing on the development of innovative antimicrobial medical scrubs aimed at improving infection control, comfort, and durability while meeting the growing demand for functional and sustainable healthcare apparel. These antimicrobial scrubs are made from fabrics treated with antimicrobial agents to prevent the growth of harmful microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi, thereby reducing the risk of infections and improving the overall hygiene and safety of healthcare workers. For instance, in June 2023, Swiss Precision Active Inc., a US-based apparel company, launched its CopperActive line of antimicrobial medical scrubs at the FIME Miami Fair. These scrubs are crafted from a blend of copper-infused fibers and natural fabrics such as cotton, bamboo, and linen. The incorporation of copper provides antimicrobial properties, helping to kill or inhibit the growth of dangerous bacteria. These materials have been lab-tested and verified by organizations such as SGS, Antimicrobial Test Labs, and AccuGen Laboratories Inc.
In June 2023, Careismatic Brands Inc., a US-based apparel company, acquired BALA Footwear for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition expanded Careismatic's portfolio to include BALA's flagship product, the BALA Twelve, a lightweight and supportive shoe designed specifically for nurses working 12-hour shifts. BALA Footwear is a US-based company known for creating performance footwear tailored to nurses and healthcare professionals.
Major companies operating in the nurse uniform and nurse shoes market are Medline Industries LP, Cintas Corporation, Skechers Medical Shoes, Anima Sana In Corpore Sano, UniFirst Corporation, Clarks international Ltd., Brooks Sports Inc, Superior Uniform Group Inc, FIGS, Landau Scrubs Inc., Barco Uniforms Inc., Dansko LLC, Peaches Uniforms Inc., Bauerfeind, Simon Jersey Ltd., Jaanuu Inc, Adar Medical Uniforms llc, Oofos llc, Mediscrubs pty ltd., G&K Services Ltd.
North America was the Largest region in the nurse uniform and nurse shoes market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the nurse uniform and nurse shoes market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the nurse uniform and nurse shoes market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The nurse uniform and nurse shoes market consists sales of products such as tunics, lab coats, surgical gowns, and specialty footwear including clogs, slip-resistant shoes, and orthopedic nursing shoes. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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