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Hospital gowns market from disposable segment is anticipated to reach USD 2.02 billion by 2032. This high market share is owing to increasing number of surgical procedures, rising in-patient admission for minimally invasive procedures, low cost of product acquisition, etc. In the recent years there has been observed a sharp rise in various types of surgeries around the world including bariatric surgery, gynaecology surgery, and cardiac surgery among others. Moreover, disposable hospital gowns are made from hypoallergenic and dermatological certified materials that incorporate high barrier qualities, low particle release rates, high purity, and tensile strength, fuelling the segment demand.
Based on gown type, the hospital gowns market is segmented as surgical gowns, non-surgical gowns and patient gowns. The surgical gowns segment held the largest revenue share of USD 1.66 billion in 2022 and is expected to remain dominant over the forecast timeframe. Increasing number of surgeries in several countries has increased the demand for surgical gown significantly. Rise in the number of surgeries across the world, growing focus on improving the per-person medical professional ratio are some of the major factors anticipated to support the high demand for surgical hospital gowns in the market. Increasing prevalence of chronic diseases is also playing a vital role in creating an increased demand for surgical gowns in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers. The increasing hospital admissions attributed to the high prevalence of non-communicable disorders and other ailments that require surgery is expected to increase the product demand.
Based on protection level, the hospital gowns market is segmented as minimal, low, moderate and high. The moderate protection level hospital gowns held a considerable market share in 2022 and is anticipated to grow at 2% CAGR through 2032. The demand for moderate protection level hospital gowns has risen manifold since the COVID-19 outbreak in order to protect the frontline medical workers from infection. Additionally, increasing prevalence of food-borne and zoonotic diseases will augment the diseased population in several developed and developing countries, thereby influencing the consumption of hospital gowns in the coming years. Also, rise in surgical procedures will further contribute to the increasing consumption of hospital gowns throughout the analysis period. The rising incidences of hospital-acquired infections, technological advancements in the product, and growing awareness regarding the safety of the healthcare workforce will result in increased demand for moderate protection level hospital gowns.
U.S. hospital gowns market is anticipated to expand at a significant CAGR of over 1.7% from 2023 to 2032. This majority market share is attributable to several factors such as the rising prevalence of chronic diseases, rising healthcare expenditure and surged product adoption across the country. The U.S. consumes around 80% disposable gowns for its healthcare professionals which act as an important parameter for high market size in the country. The surgical procedures have been significantly rising in the U.S. over the past few years. Furthermore, increasing geriatric patient pool and adoption of unhealthy lifestyle leading to prevalence of various chronic diseases will further drive the regional market outlook.