The global disposable protective apparel market size was valued at USD 2.8 billion in 2020 and is projected to surpass USD 6.5 billion by 2028, expanding at a CAGR of 6.8% during the forecast period, 2021–2028. The growth of the market is attributed to the growing awareness among employers and employees concerning the safety at workplace and government regulations mandating the use of protective apparels while operating in hazardous work conditions.
Disposable protective apparels were created to ensure maximum level of protection to the workers operating in various industries. Their main purpose is to protect the workers/labourers from chemical, biological, mechanical, electromagnetic, thermal, and electrical hazards. Protective apparels for short-duration or limited usage are referred to as disposable apparels, which are designed to protect people, products, and processes. Disposable protective apparels are made from very light material and does not restrict freedom of movement. They are low-cost maintenance alternatives to the conventional protective apparels. These apparels are easy to dispose further adding to their benefits. Disposable protective apparels include full body covers, shirts, belts, jackets, hats, gloves, and respiratory masks. They are used in industries such as chemicals, oil & gas, pharmaceutical, mining, and automotive.
International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) sets the standard for personal safety equipment manufacturers in USA. The businesses must adhere to regulations and mandates set by ISEA for standardization of protective equipment across the globe.
Market Trends, Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
- Growing concerns for employee safety at the workplace is expected to drive the market growth in the coming years.
- Increasing government rules and regulations mandating the use of protective apparels while working in industries such as chemical, pharmaceutical, automotive, mining, and oil & gas are key factors boosting the market expansion during the forecast period.
- Increasing innovation in the protective apparel industry is anticipated to propel the market to grow at a substantial pace.
- High cost of manufacturing of disposable protective apparel is expected to hamper the market growth.
- Lack of skilled labor and technical professionals present as major challenge that can hinder the market expansion during the forecast period.
- R&D investment and technological advancement in development of new innovative products in this market are estimated to offer lucrative opportunities for the market players.
Market Segment Insights
Breathing protection segment is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR
On the basis of product type, the disposable protective clothing market is segmented into head protection, eye protection, ear protection, foot protection, hand protection, body protection and breathing protection. Breathing protection segment is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR owing to the increase in demand for respiratory protective gears. The covid-19 pandemic is also anticipated to drive the demand for breathing protection for those working in pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and biomedical industries.
Manufacturing segment is projected to account a major market share
Based on end uses, the disposable protective market is segregated into construction, manufacturing, health care, pharmaceutical, oil & gas, mining, and others. Manufacturing segment is projected to account a major market share, this is attributed to governments of various countries having introduced safety regulations to be followed in this industry. On the other hand, the pharmaceutical segment is anticipated to expand at a rapid pace in the coming years due to the inventory shortages and high demands created by pandemic for disposable protective apparel.
Chemical protective apparels segment is expected to account for large market share
Based on applications, the market is divided into thermal protective apparels, chemical protective apparels, mechanical protective apparels, germ protective apparels or biological apparels, and others. Chemical protective apparels segment is expected to account for large market share, this is attributed towards the rapid growth of chemical industries in developing regions across the globe. These factors are anticipated to push the market growth in the coming years.
Industrial users’ segment is expected to dominate the main market share
Based on the user types, the disposable protective apparel market is bifurcated into industrial users and personal users. Industrial users’ segment is expected to dominate the main market share owing to large number of users in the industrial segment in contrast to the personal users.
The market in Asia Pacific to exhibit high CAGR
Based on the regions, the disposable protective apparel market is divided into Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. North America and Europe hold major share in disposable protective apparel market. However, the market in Asia pacific is projected to exhibit high CAGR due to its rapid development in manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and construction industry, which has grown significantly in recent years.
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