Surgical Gowns Market: Current Analysis and Forecast (2022-2030)

Patients receiving care or being inspected at a clinic or hospital, as well as doctors performing procedures, wear surgical gowns, which are short, collarless gowns tied at the back. The surgical gown market is growing on account of the growing number of surgeries and increasing incidences of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) which are directly associated with the lack of precaution and sanitation. For instance, every year 1.7 million people get an infection during a hospital stay. Also, almost 98,987 people in the U.S. die annually from HAIs. Furthermore, some other factors also boost the growth of the market such as new technological advancement in the healthcare sector and an increase in healthcare expenditure.

The surgical gowns market is expected to grow at a steady rate of around 10% owing to the growing medical tourism industry across the globe is also driving the market globally. For instance, according to the Medical Tourism Association, nearly 14 million people around the globe travel to different countries in search of medical care per year. It is an activity worth between 50 and 70 thousand million dollars. Owing to these facts and growing compliance towards an international standard for surgical procedures, the surgical gowns market is also expected to grow during the forecast period.

Based on product, the market is segmented into disposable and reusable. The disposable category is to witness higher adoption during the forecast period as they are cost-effective and are recommended over reusable gowns in terms of safety and quality. Disposable gowns are made from hypoallergenic and dermatological-certified materials and serve to limit the danger of infection and cross-contamination among patients. Also, the growth of the market is accelerated by some factors such as the increasing number of surgical procedures due to sports injuries, accidents, and heart surgeries owing to a high prevalence of chronic diseases where surgery is being suggested. For instance, according to the OECD stats, in the United Kingdom, the total number of surgical procedures performed was 4,82,938 in 2017 and it increased to 5,40,947 in 2019.

On the basis of distribution channel, the market is categorized into online sales, retail pharmacies, and direct sales. Among these, retail pharmacies held a significant share of the market in 2021. This is mainly due to being easily accessible to patients and healthcare providers, convenient options for patients, more affordable for patients, compliance with regulations, and retail pharmacies can create awareness among their customers about the importance of surgical gowns which will boost the growth of the market.

Based on end-user, the surgical gowns market has been classified into hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, diagnostic centers, clinics, and others. The military and defense category is to witness higher adoption of surgical gowns during the forecast period. This is mainly due to the majority of surgical gowns are utilized in hospitals, the rising prevalence of chronic diseases, improving healthcare infrastructure, and the expanding number of hospitals. The spreading of viral infections and the constant rise in surgical procedures chosen by patients worldwide to treat chronic diseases.

For a better understanding of the market adoption of the surgical gowns industry, the market is analyzed based on its worldwide presence in the countries such as North America (U.S., Canada, Rest of North America), Europe (Germany, U.K., France, Spain, Italy, Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of Asia-Pacific), Rest of World. North America is anticipated to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period owing to the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases such as cancer and diabetes, coupled with an aging population, is driving the demand for surgical gowns. The rise in surgeries, including minimally invasive procedures, is also contributing to market growth. In addition, the focus on infection control measures in healthcare facilities is driving the adoption of surgical gowns, particularly reusable options, which are cost-effective and environmentally sustainable. The implementation of stringent regulatory guidelines is also expected to contribute to market growth in the region.

Some of the major players operating in the market include: Cardinal Health; 3M; Molnlycke Health Care AB; Owens & Mino; Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; STERIS; PAUL HARTMANN AG; Johnson & Johnson Private Limited; Medica Europe B.V.; Medline Industries, Inc.