Surgical Drapes and Gowns Market Overview and Introduction

The global surgical drapes and gowns market is estimated to be over US$ 2.4 Bn in 2018. It is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 4.7% from 2019 to 2030.

Surgical gown is a protective covering that is worn over the scrub suit of the doctors during surgical procedures to maintain a sterile surgical field and to reduce the risk of transmission of pathogens to both patients and staff. Surgical drapes are used during surgery to prevent contact with unprepared surfaces and to maintain the sterility of equipment and the patient’s surroundings. These surgical gowns and drapes act as a barrier against bacterial contamination in the surgical field.

The global market is driven by increasing number of surgeries and high incidences of hospital-acquired infections. Moreover, rise in awareness of growing hospital-related infections as well as surgical infections have been crucial in contributing to the extensive growth of the global surgical gowns and drapes. However, reuse of surgical drapes and gowns in developing regions is likely to hinder the market to a certain extent.

Surgical Drapes and Gowns Market by Product & Services

On the basis of product, surgical drapes (cardiovascular drapes, ophthalmic drapes, C-section drapes, lithotomy drapes, laparoscopy drapes and others) and surgical gowns (standard performance gowns, reinforced gowns, and high-performance gowns). The surgical drapes segment accounted for the largest share in this market owing to the cumulative acceptance of surgical drapes in order to prevent surgeons and patients from surgical site infections.

Surgical Drapes and Gowns Market by Usage Pattern

On the basis of usage pattern the global market is segmented into disposable drapes & gowns and reusable drapes & gowns. The disposable drapes & gowns segment is expected to dominate the market in terms of market share as there is extensive acceptance of disposable drapes and gowns in developed countries, strict regulations commending the use of disposable products.

Surgical Drapes and Gowns Market by End Users

On the basis of end users, the market is segmented into hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers and other end users. The hospitals segment is dominating the market share as a majority of surgical procedures are executed in hospitals.

Surgical Drapes and Gowns Market by Region

The global market can be segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of World (ROW). North America dominated the market of surgical drapes and gowns during forecast period. North America will continue to dominate the global surgical drapes and gowns market due to the growing healthcare spending, increasing use of single-use surgical drapes and gowns, and the strong presence of industry players in this region. Though, Asia Pacific is expected to grow at highest CAGR during the forecast period owing to developing healthcare infrastructure and increasing initiatives to promote the use of disposable surgical drapes and gowns.

Surgical Drapes and Gowns Market Leading Players

The leading players in the global surgical drapes and gowns are Mölnlycke Health Care AB, Medline Industries Inc., Cardinal Health, Halyard Worldwide Inc., Priontex, PAUL HARTMANN AG., Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Van Dijk Holland B.V., Anqing Kangmingna Packaging Co. Ltd, and 3M among others.