Medical Clothing Market to Grow at a CAGR of 6.4% Over the Forecast Period; Growing Deployment of Smart Medical Textiles by Market Players to Propel Market Expansion

The global medical clothing market size was valued at USD 115.24 billion in 2024. The market is projected to grow from USD 121.52 billion in 2025 to USD 187.53 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.4% during the forecast period.

Fortune Business Insights™ presents this information in its report titled, “Medical Clothing Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Product (Surgical Drapes, Scrubs & Gowns, Gloves, Facial Protection, Sterilization Wraps, Protective Apparel, and Others), By Usage (Disposable, and Reusable), By Type (For Patient, and For Healthcare Professional), By End-user (Hospitals, Outpatient Facilities, Physicians’ Offices, and Others), By Sales Channels (Business to Customer {Online and Retail Stores}, and Business to Business), and Regional Forecast, 2025-2032”.

Medical clothing is an essential factor for infection management in the healthcare industry. This clothing defends medical professionals from poisons, infectious materials, and physical fluids throughout routine surgical procedures and patient diagnostic intrusions. Numerous medical and health threats are a crucial part of the work of medical professionals including medical staff, nurses, doctors, and more. Additionally, aspects such as severe infection growth in fabric technology, control regulations, and increasing focus on healthcare worker security have led to the need for healthcare apparel across various healthcare settings.

Introduction of New Products by Cardinal Health to Fuel Market Development

In March 2022, Cardinal Health announced the launch of its new surgical incise drape. The recently launched drape is made up of Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) which has antiseptic properties.

Growing Number of Surgeries to Boost Usage of Surgical Medical Clothing, Propelling the Market Growth

The surge in the geriatric population has enabled a growth in the occurrence of age-related illnesses, such as glaucoma, cataracts, cardiac arrhythmia, and arthritis. This is driving the overall medical clothing market growth. Additionally, an increased importance on primary diagnosis and treatment through initiatives commenced by different national and regional healthcare agencies, has enabled a growth of admissions to inpatient and outpatient departments globally. Thus, an upsurge in the number of surgical procedures across hospitals is probable to boost the demand for one-use and reusable products such as medical gowns and surgical drapes.

On the other hand, upsurge in product recalls and product regulatory improvements hinders market growth.

Key Players Are Shifting to Aggressive Pricing Strategies to Sustain Market Competition

The global market is fragmented, with numerous players. Some of the vital companies operating in the market are moving to strategies such as aggressive pricing, product differentiation, and product upgrades to gain competitive strength.

Notable Industry Development

• July 2025: Top Glove Corporation Bhd declared development of next-generation nitrile gloves. This provides larger protection for high risk compounds.

List of the Companies Profiled in the Report

• O&M Halyard Inc. (U.S.)
• ANSELL LTD. (Australia)
• Medline Industries (U.S.)
• Cardinal Health (U.S.)
• Barco Uniforms (U.S)
• Superior Uniform Groups (U.S)
• Semperit AG Holding (Austria)
• American Nitrile (U.S)
• 3M Company (U.S)
• Mölnlycke Health Care (Sweden)

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Further Report Findings

• North America held the highest medical clothing market share, due to advanced hospital infrastructure, rising incidence of numerous acute and chronic diseases, and existence of major players involved in product manufacturing.
• Market growth in Europe is driven by growth in product innovation, resulting in a growth of new product launches in medical disposables.
• Market expansion in Asia Pacific is propelled by growing healthcare infrastructure and surging awareness about safety and hygiene among healthcare professionals.
• In terms of usage, the disposable segment led the market in 2024, due to a surge in the acceptance of medical disposables across healthcare organizations.

Table of Segmentation