What Has Been the Progress and Growth of the Hospital Linen Supply And Management Services Market in Recent Years?
The hospital linen supply and management services market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The hospital linen supply and management services market has seen strong growth in recent years. It will grow from $11.82 billion in 2024 to $13.04 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.4%.
Growth can be attributed to the expansion of the medical industry, regulatory standards, technological advancements, growth in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, and food safety concerns.
What Is The Expected Growth In The Hospital Linen Supply And Management Services Market Size Evolve over the Forecast Period?
The hospital linen supply and management services market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The hospital linen supply and management services market is expected to grow to $19.16 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 10.1%.
The growth is driven by increasing healthcare spending, pharmaceutical and biotech sector expansion, technological innovations, regulatory pressures, food safety awareness, and post-COVID-19 recovery. Trends include advanced technology adoption, geographic expansion, outsourcing sterilization, sustainable practices, hybrid sterilization methods, and customized solutions.
What Main Forces Are Fueling Expansion In The Hospital Linen Supply And Management Services Market?
The growing incidence of hospital-acquired infections is expected to propel the hospital linen supply and management services market. Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are infections that patients contract during their stay in a healthcare facility. These infections are influenced by factors like invasive procedures, antibiotic resistance, and insufficient infection control measures. Proper linen supply and management are essential in preventing HAIs by ensuring that hospital linens are properly laundered, sterilized, and handled. In August 2023, Nuffield Trust Limited reported that the number of Escherichia coli infections in UK hospitals rose from 6,544 in 2021 to 7,070 in 2022. As a result, the rise in hospital-acquired infections is driving the hospital linen supply and management services market.
What Are The Primary Segments In The Global Hospital Linen Supply And Management Services Market?
The hospital linen supply and management services market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product: Bed Sheet And Pillow Covers, Blanket, Bed Covers, Bathing And Cleaning Accessories, Patient Repositioner
2) By Material: Woven, Non-woven
3) By Service Provider: In-House, Contractual
4) By End-User: Hospital, Diagnostic Centers, Standalone Clinics
Subsegments:
1) By Bed Sheet And Pillow Covers: Disposable Bed Sheets And Pillow Covers, Reusable Bed Sheets And Pillow Covers
2) By Blanket: Disposable Blankets, Reusable Blankets
3) By Bed Covers: Disposable Bed Covers, Reusable Bed Covers
4) By Bathing and Cleaning Accessories: Disposable Bath Towels, Reusable Bath Towels, Disposable Washcloths, Reusable Washcloths
5) By Patient Repositioner: Disposable Patient Repositioners, Reusable Patient Repositioners
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What Trends Are Reshaping The Future Of The Hospital Linen Supply And Management Services Market?
Principal firms operating in the hospital linen supply and management services market are concentrating their efforts on forming strategic alliances to broaden their distribution channels and reach out to a more extensive customer base. Collaboration with other companies or organizations can grant access to expert knowledge in domains like infection control, laundry technology, and inventory management, thereby improving service quality. For example, in February 2022, Medline, a healthcare firm based in the US, formed a partnership with North Heights Linen Service, a comprehensive healthcare processing plant based in the US, which offers linen, laundry, and dry cleaning services to hospitals and clinics. This collaboration presents a beneficial outcome for both partners, enabling Medline to offer a significant product solution to its clientele while also creating job opportunities for the North Heights community. It augments the potential for success of the new healthcare laundry facility, which has been positively received by the community.
Who Are the Key Players In The Hospital Linen Supply And Management Services Market?
Major companies operating in the hospital linen supply and management services market are:
• Elis SA
• United Hospital Services
• Alsco Inc.
• Angelica Corporation
• Tokai Corp.
• ImageFIRST Healthcare Laundry Specialist
• Mission Linen Supply
• Salesianer Miettex GmbH
• Unitex Healthcare Laundry Services Inc.
• K-Bro Linen Systems Inc.
• Healthcare Linen Services Group
• NOVO Health Services
• Ecotex Healthcare Linen Service
• Emerald Textiles LLC
• Celtic Linen
• Hospital Central Services Inc.
• Economy Linen and Towel Service Inc.
• FDR Services Corp.
• Paris Cleaners
• CleanCare
• Florida Linen Services
• Emes Textiles Pvt. Ltd.
• Prestige Linen Services
• Sterile Surgical Systems
• Tetsudo Linen Service Co. Ltd.
What Is The Most Dominant Region In The Hospital Linen Supply And Management Services Market?
North America was the largest region in the hospital linen supply and management services market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the hospital linen supply and management services market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
