Hospital Gowns Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Type (Surgical Gowns, Non-Surgical Gowns, Patient Gowns), by Usability (Disposable Gowns, Reusable Gowns), By Risk Type, By End Use, By Region- Global Industry Analysis, Share, Growth, Regional Outlook and Forecasts, 2023-2032

The global hospital gowns market size was estimated at USD 5.53 billion in 2022 and is expected to surpass around USD 18.6 billion by 2032 and poised to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.89% during the forecast period 2023 to 2032.

Key Pointers:

• The U.S. dominated the market with the highest revenue share of 83.9% in 2022.
• The surgical gowns segment led the market and accounted for more than 54.9% share of the global revenue in 2022. 
• The patient gowns segment is anticipated to witness the fastest growth rate at a CAGR of 14.66% during the forecast period.
• The disposable gowns segment led the market and accounted for more than 68.12% share of the global revenue in 2022.
• The reusable gowns segment is anticipated to witness the fastest CAGR of 12.98% during the forecast period.
• The high-risk gowns segment led the market and accounted for more than 29.46% share of the global revenue in 2022. 
• The minimal risk gowns segment is anticipated to witness the fastest growth rate of 13.77% during the forecast period.
• North America dominated the market and accounted for over 32.40% share of global revenue in 2022.
• Asia Pacific is anticipated to witness the fastest CAGR of over 13.8% during the forecast period.

 Hospital Gowns Market Report Scope

The growing number of surgeries globally is a key factor driving the growth of the market during the forecast period. Increasing incidences of Healthcare-associated Infections (HAIs) due to a lack of precaution and sanitation is one of the leading factors contributing to the market growth.  

The U.S. dominated the market with the highest revenue share of 83.9% in 2022. According to Vox Media, LLC, in July 2020, the U.S. bought worth $1.11 billion worth of PPE from China, accounting for nearly 30.0% of overall PPE imports, which is likely to increase demand for the product. According to the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), roughly 19.2 million procedures were performed in ambulatory care settings within the U.S. in 2018. Hospital gowns protect patients from nosocomial infections to a significant extent; hence, surgeons advise patients to wear them. Market expansion is projected to be fueled by these reasons.

The COVID-19 outbreak is expected to have a substantial impact on the hospital gowns market. The COVID-19 pandemic, as well as an overall increase in hospital admissions around the world, has boosted the demand for medical disposables. To meet rising worldwide demand, the World Health Organization (WHO) has urged the industry and governments to increase the production of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as respirators, hospital gowns, gloves, aprons, face shields, surgical masks, and goggles, by 40.0%.

The increased prevalence of healthcare-associated infections is expected to drive market growth. For instance, as per the Healthcare-Associated Infections in 2020, every year, around one in every 25 hospital patients acquires at least one HAI. Hospital gowns offer general anti-contamination protection and can help reduce the incidence of HAIs. They can also keep bacterial and other microbial diseases from entering the body of a patient.

Antimicrobial resistance, adoption of unhealthy & sedentary lifestyles, alcohol consumption, and smoking are some of the key factors contributing to the rise in hospital admissions. According to the International Diabetes Federation [IDF], 700 million adults worldwide will develop diabetes by 2045. Furthermore, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that more than 34 million Americans, or about 11%  of the population, had diabetes in 2020. Since a hospital gown is one of the most important prerequisites for hospital admissions, an increase in the prevalence of chronic diseases is expected to boost the market growth.

Increasing hospital admissions driven by the rising incidences of accidents such as trauma events, burns, and road accidents are anticipated to drive the market growth. For instance, as per the Joye Law Firm in 2020, on average, every year 450,000 burn injuries occur in the U.S., necessitating medical attention. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, the incidence of burn wounds increased in 2017 in Finland, Australia, the Netherlands, Bulgaria, China, and the U.K. Furthermore, as per the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma, every year, approximately 1.3 million people die in road accidents around the world, equating to roughly 3,700 deaths every day.

Hospital gown manufacturing companies use unique and new technologies to design, produce and sell products to diverse end customers, based on the amount of protection required for distinct job risks. The majority of manufacturers have their original technology or licensed it from other industry participants. For instance, in April 2020, Standard Textile extended its healthcare product manufacturing to help medical personnel around the world. The corporation has increased the production of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as face masks, protective gowns, and face shields that provide healthcare and hospitals workers better protection against COVID-19 in the U.S.

The global market for hospital gowns is consolidating due to the rising popularity of medical consumables along with increased collaborations and agreements between diverse manufacturers. For instance, in November 2020, Premier Inc., a prominent healthcare improvement firm, and 34-member health systems teamed up with De Royal Industries Inc., a global medical manufacturer, to form a new joint venture focused on domestic isolation gown production, which is expected to help the market to prosper.

An increase in the number of hospital admissions due to the COVID-19 outbreak is anticipated to impel the market growth. For instance, according to the report published by the CDC, in April 2020, there were around 5,799,046 cases in the world with more than 46,393 new cases reported in the U.S. To meet the high demand for hospital gowns in the country, Ford began manufacturing hospital gowns from materials used for airbags. Therefore, the U.S. market for hospital gowns is anticipated to grow considerably during the forecast period.

Some of the prominent players in the Hospital Gowns Market include:

• Medline Industries, Inc.
• Standard Textile Co., Inc.
• Angelica Corporation
• AmeriPride Services Inc.
• 3M
• Cardinal Health

Segments Covered in the Report

This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2018 to 2032. For this study, Nova one advisor, Inc. has segmented the global Hospital Gowns market.

By Type 

• Surgical Gowns
• Non-surgical Gowns
• Patient Gowns

By Usability 

• Disposable Gowns
  • Low
  • Average
  • Premium
• Reusable Gowns
  • Low
  • Average
  • Premium

By Risk Type 

• Minimal
• Low
• Moderate
• High

By End Use 

• Hospital
• Specialty Clinic
• Others

By Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East & Africa (MEA)