March 11, 2021
According to the research report titled ‘Global Surgical Drapes Market Size study, by Product type (Incise, Laparoscopy, Laparotomy, Leggings, Lithotomy, Sheets and Others), By End-User (Hospitals, Clinics, Healthcare Institutes & Organizations, Home Care Settings and Others) and Regional Forecasts 2020-2027’, available with Market Study Report, global surgical drapes market was worth USD 3100 million in 2019 and is projected to be valued at USD 4082.11 million by 2027, registering a CAGR of 3.5% over the next seven years.
Increasing number of surgical procedures, and rising cognizance about various infectious diseases are the key factors propelling global surgical drapes market growth.
According to Eurostat, the number of surgical procedures per 100,000 people in Ireland surged from 104.1 in 2012 to 116.5 in 2017, with a similar rise in Austria from 49.9 to 75.6 procedures. As a result, the demand for surgical drapes will increase, as they have properties such as a strong barrier for microorganisms, as well as tearing resistance, as opposed to reusable drapes and gowns, which can lose performance over time.
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For those unfamiliar, surgical drapes are sterile fabrics or materials which are like fabric, used to keep the surgical site isolated from rest of the body. These drapes often serve as a shield against bacterial contamination in the surgical area.
Global surgical drapes industry expansion can be attributed to advances in the healthcare field, such as the use of medical protective gear during procedures to minimize the risk of pathogen transmission to surgeons, patients, and medical staff. With growing focus on preserving sterility of unprepared environmental surfaces, the gears can be reused even after several washes.
In addition, to stay afloat in the fierce competition, key players are concentrating on strategies such as product launches, innovation, and mergers & acquisitions, further facilitating the business scenario.
On the downside, increasing price of surgical drapes is likely to impede the growth of the industry over the forecast timeline.
Coming to the regional front, North America presently holds a major portion of global surgical drapes market share, owing to presence of key players, increasing healthcare expenditure, and growing usage of single-use surgical drapes.
Major players in global surgical drapes industry sphere are Paul Hartmann AG, Alan Medical & Laboratory Products, Synergy Health plc, 3M Health Care, Medica Europe B.V., Cardinal Health Inc., Surya Textech, Sunshine Apparel Inc., Foothills Industries, and Medline Industries Inc.