by Surgical drapes and gowns are sterile barriers that help prevent cross-contamination during surgical procedures. Surgical drapes help cover the patient and surgical instruments to maintain a sterile field, while surgical gowns help protect the patient and healthcare staff from germs. The growing number of surgical procedures due to the rising prevalence of chronic and acute diseases has significantly driven the demand for surgical drapes and gowns.
The global Surgical Drapes and Gowns Market is estimated to be valued at US$ 3.14 Bn in 2023 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 4.9% over the forecast period 2023 to 2030, as highlighted in a new report published by Coherent Market Insights.
Market key trends:
Growing preference for reusable surgical drapes and gowns
There has been a significant increase in the demand for reusable drapes and gowns due to rising concerns about industrial waste generated from disposable surgical drapes and gowns. Reusable drapes and gowns are made of durable materials that allow high-temperature sterilization for multiple uses, thus reducing medical waste. Various companies are introducing innovative reusable drapes and gowns made of lightweight and breathable fabrics that provide equal or better barrier protection than disposables. The growing preference for reusable drapes and gowns among healthcare facilities is a major trend in the surgical drapes and gowns market.
SWOT Analysis
Strength: Surgical drapes and gowns provides protection to both patients and medical professionals from nosocomial infections and other contaminants during surgical procedures. They act as a barrier thereby maintaining sterility.
Weakness: Surgical drapes and gowns are disposable materials which leads to increased bio-medical waste generation. Their improper disposal can contribute to further infections.
Opportunity: Growing healthcare infrastructure and rising number of surgeries globally is driving the demand for surgical drapes and gowns. Increasing incidence of hospital acquired infections also presents an opportunity.
Threats: Stringent regulations pertaining to product specifications is a challenge for manufacturers. Fluctuations in raw material prices can impact the costs.
Key Takeaways
The Global Surgical Drapes And Gowns Market Size is expected to witness high growth over the forecast period of 2023 to 2030. The market size for 2023 is US$ 3.14 billion and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.9% during the forecast period.
Regional analysis Northern America currently dominates the global surgical drapes and gowns market due to high surgical volume and well established healthcare infrastructure. Asia Pacific is expected to grow at the fastest pace owing to rising medical tourism, growing healthcare expenditure and increasing initiatives by key players in developing countries of the region.
Key players analysis Key players operating in the surgical drapes and gowns market are 3M Company, Medline Industries, Inc., Cardinal Health, Inc., Halyard Health, Inc. (now part of Owens & Minor), Molnlycke Health Care AB, Paul Hartmann AG, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Hogy Medical Co., Ltd., Guardian Surgical, Inc. and Ahlstrom-Munksjö. These players are focusing on new product launches, strategic partnerships and expansions to increase their market share.
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1. Source: Coherent Market Insights, Public sources, Desk research
2. We have leveraged AI tools to mine information and compile it
