Global Disposable Protective Clothing Market - 2019-2026

Global Disposable Protective Clothing Market - 2019-2026

Market Overview
The disposable protective clothing is the single-use clothes made up of the non-woven materials and can be recycled or is disposed as solid waste. These clothes are developed or designed for the protection of the personnel from hazards that are caused by extreme environmental conditions, or a dangerous work environment. These clothing are also used for protecting the people from the working environment from the infection or pollution. The healthcare workers including the doctors, nurses, and staff use disposable protective clothing for preventing the contamination and infection. The market is dominated by the presence of the single-use disposable protective clothing including the hard hats, respiratory marks, helmets, tyvek suits, gloves, and others. The disposable protective clothing market valued USD XX million in 2018 and it is expected to grow at a CAGR of XX% to reach USD XX million by 2026.
Market Dynamics:
The market is driven by the rising demand for disposable protective clothing from various industries including the healthcare, healthcare, research, pharmaceutical manufacturing, automotive, and oil & gas industry due to rising concern of both the employers and employees regarding safety at the workplace. There is growing stringent regulations of the safety of personnel in the developed and developing countries. The disposable protective clothing is widely used for addressing hazardous conditions including the physical, electrical, heat, chemicals, biohazards, and airborne.
The market is witnessing the launch of the novel disposable protective clothing products. For instance, in April 2019, Toray Industries, Inc had introduced a sterilized type of clothing for use in cleanrooms called LIVMOA CL, the latest iteration of its LIVMOA series of disposable protective wear. Livmoa CL features a three-layer structure, with Toraymicron material, a nonwoven fabric made of ultra-fine polypropylene fibres imbued with electret (electromagnetic) properties interposed between layers of polypropylene spun-bond fabric. Livmoa CL possesses properties such as low-dust generating material, comfortable separate style, excellent breathability, and superior comfort. It increases the wearability by incorporating a packing method that allows the wearer to put it on without directly touching the outer surface. Livmoa CL would enhance the comfort of workers who are active in the field of regenerative medicine, as well as in pharmaceutical manufacturing and other areas that require work to be performed in cleanrooms.
Several companies are entering into the collaboration with various organizations, associations, and institutes for the development of disposable protective clothing. For instance, Toray Industries, Inc had developed the LIVMOA CL, the latest iteration of its LIVMOA series of disposable protective wear in collaboration with the Research & Development Center for Cell Therapy at the Foundation for Biomedical Research and Innovation at Kobe (FBRI).
The companies are focusing on expanding their manufacturing facilities to address the coronavirus pandemic. For instance, in March 2020, Honeywell International Inc had expanded its manufacturing operations in Smithfield, Rhode Island, to produce N95 face masks in support of the U.S. government’s response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The company would produce millions of N95 disposable face masks to help support the need for critical safety equipment.
However, complex manufacturing process and high cost associated with disposable protective clothing are hindering the market growth. Moreover, the constant threat of substitution of disposable protective clothing could have a negative impact on the market.
Segment Analysis
The disposable protective clothing market is segmented based on material type as polyethylene, polypropylene, polyester, and others. The polyethylene segment accounts for the highest market share as the polyethylene is a viable choice for manufacturing disposable protective clothing for various applications. The polyethylene disposable protective clothing provides excellent mechanical resistance against the chemicals. The polyethylene disposable protective clothing products are resistant to dry particulate matter, paint, aerosols, dirt, grease, grime, chemical, blood-borne pathogens, and others. There are several economical, and lightweight polyethylene disposable protective clothing products are available in the market. For instance, Dupont De Nemours Inc’s Tyvek 400 Disposable Coverall are created by using the flash spun high-density polyethylene provides an inherent barrier to small size particles. It is comfortable and durable that provides the consistently better barrier against the dry, small particles, hazardous dry particles, and light non-hazardous liquid splash. Lakeland’s ChemMax Serged Seam Coverall is created by using the polyethylene barrier film and continuous filament polypropylene nonwoven. It features serged seams and zipper front closure. This coverall is effective in preventing the contaminants from penetrating to inner clothing.
Further, the market is also classified based on application as thermal, mechanical, chemical, radiation, and others. The chemical segment accounts for the highest market share owing to the high technological advancement and innovation for the development of the disposable protective clothing for chemical protection. There is high usage of chemical protection in various industries including the oil & gas, manufacturing, healthcare/medical, and construction due to the growing concerns regarding the accidents and injuries related to the handling of hazardous chemicals and particulates. Several companies are involved in developing disposable protective clothing for providing protection against the chemicals. For instance, Derekduck Industries Corp’s ULTITEC 4000 is a liquid-proof disposable protective clothing which is widely used for the chemical protection in oil & gas industries. It provides an effective shield while handling the chemicals with some pressurized jet risks.
Geographical Presentation
By region, the disposable protective clothing market is segmented into North America, South America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle-East, and Africa. Among all of the regions, Asia-Pacific dominated the disposable protective clothing market due to the rapid industrialization along with the technological advancement in various industries such as medical, chemicals, and oil & gas industries. China accounts for the highest market share of XX% in 2019 due to the high production of the disposable protective clothing along with the rising demand for disposable protective clothing. There is the presence of a large number of major players manufacturing disposable protective clothing due to the availability of cheap and skilled labors. The growing domestic income and purchasing power shall boost the demand for disposable protective clothing over the forecasted period.
North America is expected to have positive market growth due to the high awareness regarding the health safety of the workers. There is the adoption of advanced technologies for disposable protective clothing. The stringent regulations imposed by regulatory bodies such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for the workers' safety with the growing workplace fatalities is further stimulating the market growth.
Competitive Analysis
The disposable protective clothing market is highly competitive with the presence of several international and local markets. Product diversification, revenue generation, and opportunities would intensify the market competition. 3M Company, Dupont De Nemours Inc., Honeywell International, Inc., Kimberly Clark Corp, Lakeland Industries, Inc., Derekduck Industries Corp., and W. L. Gore & Associates Inc are the leading market players with significant market share. The major players are focusing on new product launch, product development, market expansion, and product diversification strategies for holding their position in the market.
The companies are entering into the collaborations, mergers, strategic partnerships, and acquisitions to increase the demand for Disposable Protective Clothing and their expansion across the globe. For instance, In October 2017, 3M had acquired the Scott Safety business from Johnson Controls for USD 2 billion. This acquisition had helped the company to expand its product portfolio of safety products & solutions.
In November 2019, Toray Industries, Inc. had entered into the collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to promote deployment and utilization of Japanese technology of the personal protective to support strengthening infection risk control particularly for preparedness of the deadly infectious diseases such as Ebola Diseases (EVD).
SNCF had entered into the collaboration with the DuPont for developing the innovative disposable coveralls for protecting the railway maintenance workers. This collaboration would help the company to SNCF’s protect its maintenance workers from risks ranging from moving trains to potentially dangerous substances like aqueous inorganic chemicals.
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