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Disposable hospital gowns serve as protective attire in medical environments, aiming to prevent the transmission of microorganisms and bodily fluids. Typically crafted from non-woven fabrics or plastic, these gowns come in diverse styles and colors, each offering distinct advantages and limitations. Medical professionals utilize them to shield against exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and contagious diseases during patient care and medical procedures.
The primary categories of disposable hospital gowns include surgical, non-surgical, patient-specific, and others. Surgical gowns, tailored for surgical settings, offer the highest level of infection protection. They vary in design and functionality, categorized into low, standard, and premium types suitable for low-risk, moderate-risk, and high-risk scenarios. These gowns are utilized across various end-users such as hospitals, clinics, ambulatory surgical centers, diagnostic facilities, and similar institutions.
Tariffs are impacting the disposable hospital gowns market by increasing the cost of imported non-woven fabrics, polymers, and manufacturing inputs used in gown production. These effects are most evident across surgical and high-risk gown segments, particularly in regions reliant on cross-border textile and medical supply chains such as Asia-Pacific and Europe. Higher tariffs have moderately increased procurement costs for hospitals and diagnostic centers. At the same time, tariffs are encouraging domestic manufacturing, local sourcing of raw materials, and supply chain diversification, supporting long-term availability and resilience.
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The disposable hospital gowns market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $3.17 billion in 2025 to $3.57 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increase in hospital-acquired infection concerns, growth in surgical procedures, expansion of hospital infrastructure, rising use of personal protective equipment, improved awareness of staff safety.
The disposable hospital gowns market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.46 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing focus on infection control protocols, growth in outpatient and ambulatory procedures, rising preparedness for infectious disease outbreaks, expansion of healthcare facilities, increasing healthcare spending on safety consumables. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for infection prevention apparel, growing adoption of single-use protective clothing, increasing preference for fluid-resistant gowns, shift toward risk-based gown selection, rising use of disposable gowns in outpatient care.
The growing number of medical surgeries is expected to drive the expansion of the disposable hospital gowns market. Medical surgeries, or operations, are procedures performed by healthcare professionals to treat diseases, injuries, or other medical conditions through invasive methods. The increase in surgeries can be attributed to factors such as the aging population, the adoption of laparoscopic techniques, and a rise in joint replacement procedures. Disposable hospital gowns are widely used during surgeries to ensure sterility, protect both patients and healthcare providers from cross-contamination, and maintain a hygienic environment. For example, in June 2024, the Aesthetic Society, a US-based organization for aesthetic plastic surgery, reported that the total number of surgical procedures increased by 2.9% from 2022 to 2023. Among all types of surgeries, liposuction reached the highest number, with 394,527 surgeries performed in 2023.
Major companies operating in the disposable hospital gowns market are concentrating on developing innovative solutions such as fluid-resistant barriers to improve protection against bloodborne pathogens and reduce the risk of cross-contamination in healthcare settings. A fluid-resistant barrier is a protective layer in medical gowns designed to prevent liquids, including blood, bodily fluids, or other potentially infectious materials, from penetrating the fabric and reaching the wearer's skin or clothing. For example, in November 2023, Cardinal Health Inc., a US-based medical products company, launched the SmartGown EDGE Breathable Surgical Gown with ASSIST Instrument Pockets. The gown features breathable fabric for enhanced wearer comfort and integrated instrument pockets to support surgical workflow, reducing the need for additional staff assistance during procedures. These innovations help improve operational efficiency, maintain sterility, and enhance user convenience in hospital environments.
In April 2024, Medline Industries Inc., a US-based manufacturer of medical supplies, completed the acquisition of the global surgical solutions business of Ecolab Inc. for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition enables Medline to enhance its innovation capabilities, broaden its service offerings, and leverage a shared reputation for delivering high-quality products. Ecolab Inc., headquartered in the US, specializes in manufacturing disposable hospital gowns and other healthcare-related products.
Major companies operating in the disposable hospital gowns market are Cardinal Health Inc., The 3M Company, Medline Industries Inc., Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Paul Hartmann AG, Molnlycke Health Care AB, Halyard Health Inc., Lohmann & Rauscher GmbH & Co. KG, Hogy Medical Co Ltd., Atlas Infiniti, Dynarex Corporation, priMED Medical Products Inc., Vestagen Technical Textiles LLC, Priontex Ltd., Surgiene Healthcare (India) Private Limited, Sara Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., Bellcross Industries Pvt Ltd., Transmedic Technologies Pvt Ltd., Unigloves UK Ltd., Tianjin Medico Medical Products Co Ltd, Yuyao Meditop Protective Products Co Ltd, MedSource Labs Pvt Ltd, Shandong Yuyue Medical Equipment & Supply Co Ltd
North America was the largest region in the disposable hospital gowns market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the disposable hospital gowns market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the disposable hospital gowns market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The disposable hospital gowns market consists of sales reusable gowns, isolation gowns, pediatric gowns and related products. 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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