Personal Protective Equipment for Infection Control Market Size By Product (Hands & Arm Protection Equipment {Gloves, Elbow Protectors}, Protective Clothing {Full Body Suits, Surgical Gowns, Vests}, Face Protection Equipment {Respirators and Face Masks, S

Personal Protective Equipment for Infection Control Market Size By Product (Hands & Arm Protection Equipment {Gloves, Elbow Protectors}, Protective Clothing {Full Body Suits, Surgical Gowns, Vests}, Face Protection Equipment {Respirators and Face Masks, Shields, Eyewear}), By Type (Reusable, Disposable), By End-use (Hospitals, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Research and Diagnostic Laboratories), Industry Analysis Report, Regional Outlook, Application Potential, Price Trends, Competitive Market Share & Forecast, 2019 - 2026

The global personal protective equipment (PPE) for infection control market is set to witness tremendous growth over the forthcoming timeframe owing to the numerous ongoing COVID-19 efforts across the world. Personal protective equipment includes helmets, protective clothing, face shields, gloves, facemasks, goggles, respirators, and other equipment that are specifically designed to safeguard their wearers from injury or from contracting infection or diseases.

PPEs are typically used across a number of health care settings like clinical labs, doctor's offices, and hospitals. When utilized properly, PPEs work as an effective shield between infectious materials like viral as well as bacterial contaminants and the mouth, skin, eyes, and nose. These equipment possess the potential to halt the transmission of a plethora of contaminants from body fluids, blood, or respiratory secretions.

Currently, given the rapidly growing number of COVID-19 patients, the demand for PPEs is increasing at a tremendous rate. Frontline workers across the globe need PPEs to safeguard themselves and others while they take care of patients suffering from the coronavirus. This rise in demand is impelling several industry and non-industry participants to put in active efforts towards the production of a range of different PPEs. This is providing a plethora of revenue opportunities that are expected to fuel industry expansion in coming years.

The global personal protective equipment (PPEs) for infection control market is bifurcated in terms of product, type, end-use, and regional landscape.

Based on product, the market is classified into hand and arm protection equipment, protective clothing, face protection equipment, and others. Among these, the face protection equipment segment is projected to register significant demand. Growing awareness among public, availability of various alternatives as per safety grades is set to fuel this growth. The segment is expected to record a CAGR of more than 7.8% over 2019-2026.

With respect to type, the industry is bifurcated into disposable and reusable. Among these, the disposable segment is expected to witness significant growth over the coming years. The segment held a market share of more than 75% in 2019. Requirement of high safety standards to avoid infection among patients and healthcare professionals, and better safety instructions given by numerous healthcare authorities to use single-use PPEs is expected to drive the growth.

Based on end-use, the market is divided in terms of hospitals, research and diagnostic centers, ambulatory surgical centers, and others. Among these, the hospitals segment is likely to witness substantial growth in coming years. The segment held a market size of over $1.5 billion in 2019. Increasing research funding, growing number of research laboratories, and surging research programs pertaining to the development of infectious disease testing kits are expected to drive this growth.

From a regional perspective, the North America PPE for infection control market is expected to witness distinguished growth. The region is slated to witness a 7.4% CAGR over 2019-2026. Increasing occurrence of COVID-19 in the U.S. is likely to lead this growth. Additionally, high disposable income and awareness among population coupled with the region’s sophisticated healthcare infrastructure and facilities are expected to facilitate this growth.