Antimicrobial textile refers to any fabric or products made by weaving, knitting, or felting that are intended to either completely or severely restrict the growth of microbes. Antimicrobial textiles are active textiles that help to resist harmful bacteria by up to 99.9% by attacking them at the cellular level to inhibit their reproduction and growth. The main types of fibers in the antimicrobial textile are cotton, polyester, polyamide, and others. Polyamide fibers are typically made from linear aliphatic polyamides with molecular weights ranging from 15,000 to 30,000, the most common of which being polycaproamide and polyhexamethylene adipamide. The different active agents include synthetic organic agents, metal and metallic salts, bio-based agents, and others and are used in various applications such as medical textiles, apparel, home textiles, commercial textiles, industrial textiles, and others. The antimicrobial textile market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides antimicrobial textile market statistics, including antimicrobial textile industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with an antimicrobial textile market share, detailed antimicrobial textile market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the antimicrobial textile industry. This antimicrobial textile market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global antimicrobial textile market size grew from $10.63 billion in 2022 to $11.79 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.0%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The antimicrobial textile market size is expected to grow to $16.33 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 8.5%. An increase in consumer awareness regarding health and hygiene is contributing to the growth of the antimicrobial textile market. The COVID-19 pandemic has raised awareness about health and cleanliness, as well as increased demand for antimicrobial textiles that can kill viruses. As a result, the textile industry's companies are rapidly developing antimicrobial products. For example, in 2021, a survey of 306 participants was conducted online, with 49.3% females and 50.6% males from five major cities: Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai, and it revealed that consumer awareness of hygiene, health, and environmental issues will influence the purchase of antimicrobial textiles. Moreover, according to a poll by E Times in 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic has transformed Indians' attitudes toward health, with 70% saying they will prioritize food and lifestyle adjustments in 2021 to manage both physical and emotional health. Therefore, an increase in consumer awareness regarding health and hygiene will drive the growth of the antimicrobial textile market going forward. Technological advancement is a key trend gaining popularity in the antimicrobial textile market. Major companies operating in the antimicrobial textile sector are focused on developing a new technological solution to reduce the spread of the virus and meet consumer demand. For instance, in June 2020, Aditya Birla Group, an India-based producer of Viscose staple fiber launched antimicrobial fibers based on in-house technology. Antimicrobial fibers are a ground-breaking discovery that not only destroys but also prevents the growth of bacteria or viruses, maintaining the fabric fresh and hygienic throughout time. In January 2021, Polygiene Group AB, a Sweden-based company specializing in the development, production, and distribution of odor-controlling and freshening products for textiles, sports gear, clothing, and other materials, acquired Addmaster Holdings Limited for an amount of SEK 374 million ($35.7 million). Through this acquisition, Polygiene In addition to utilizing the company's global sales network, one of Polygiene's strengths, this acquisition will expand the company's product line to include materials other than textiles. Addmaster Holdings Limited is a UK-based company pioneering in the production and distribution of performance additives for plastics, paints, textiles, and paints. Major players in the antimicrobial textile market are Milliken & Company, PurThread Technologies, Trevira GmbH, Thai Acrylic Fiber Co. Ltd., Vestagen Protective Technologies Inc., Herculite Products Inc., BASF SE, The Dow Chemical Company, Sanitized AG, LifeThreads LLC, Surgicotfab Textiles Private Limited, Sciessent LLC, Kolon Industries Inc., Aditya Birla Management Corporation Pvt. Ltd., and Response Fabrics (India) Pvt. Ltd. North America was the largest region in the antimicrobial textile market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the antimicrobial textile market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the antimicrobial textile market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The antimicrobial textile market consists of sales of acrylic, polypropylene, and tetrafluoroethylene; synthetic organic compounds; triclosan, polybiguanide, chitosan, and N-halamines. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.  The global antimicrobial textile market is segmented - 1) By Fibers: Cotton, Polyester, Polyamide, Other Fibers 2) By Active Agent: Synthetic Organic Agents, Metal And Metallic Salts, Bio-Based Agents, Other Active Agents 3) By Application: Medical Textiles, Apparel, Home Textiles, Commercial Textiles, Industrial Textiles, Other Applications

Hospital-acquired infections are acquired during hospital care that is not present before hospital admission. The prevention and control of hospital-acquired infection using various cleaning, sterilization, and disinfection methods refers to hospital-acquired infection control. These infections can be caused by the cross-infection from the surfaces of equipment, the skin of patients, and healthcare staff. Hospital-acquired infection control is used to reduce or eliminate the transmission of illnesses. The main types of products in hospital-acquired infection control are sterilizers, disinfectors, endoscope reprocessors, microbial testing instruments, reagents, consumables, disinfectants, infection prevention and surveillance software, and others. Sterilizers refer to a machine for making things entirely clean and bacteria-free. Sterilizers are used to kill germs on an article's surface or in a fluid in order to prevent disease transmission. The different technologies include phenotypic and genotypic methods and involve several types of diseases such as hospital acquired pneumonia, bloodstream infections, surgical site infections, gastrointestinal infections, urinary tract infections and other diseases. The various applications include disease testing and drug-resistance testing. The end user involved are hospitals, ICUs, ambulatory surgical, diagnostic centres, nursing homes, maternity centres, and others. The hospital-acquired infection control market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides hospital-acquired infection control market statistics, including hospital-acquired infection control industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a hospital-acquired infection control market share, detailed hospital-acquired infection control market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the hospital-acquired infection control industry. This hospital-acquired infection control market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global hospital-acquired infection control market size grew from $31.02 billion in 2022 to $32.09 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.5%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The hospital-acquired infection control market size is expected to grow to $36.88 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 3.5%. The surge in COVID-19 cases is expected to propel the growth of the hospital-acquired infection control market going forward. COVID-19 refers to a viral infection that is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there is an increase in demand for hospital-acquired infection control products and services to focus on personal hygiene and the production of infection control medical supplies. For instance, according to the World Health Organization, a Switzerland-based specialized agency of the United Nations, as of 8th August 2022, the global COVID-19 cases reached 581.6 million. Therefore, the surge in COVID-19 cases is driving the growth of the hospital-acquired infection control market. Technological advancements are a key trend gaining popularity in the hospital-acquired infection control market. Major companies operating in the hospital-acquired infection control market are focused on developing new technological solutions to lead the market. For instance, in November 2021, the scientists of University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Carnegie Mellon University, used machine learning technology with whole genome sequencing to rapidly detect infectious disease outbreaks in a hospital. Significant outbreaks that might otherwise escape routine infection prevention monitoring are discovered by this method. In June 2021, Steris Corporation, a US-based medical equipment company specializing in sterilization and surgical products acquired Cantel Medical for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition would help Steris to extend product and service offerings as well as global reach. Cantel Medical is a US-based manufacturer of infection prevention products. Major players in the hospital-acquired infection control market are Belimed AG, Advanced Sterilization Products Services Inc., 3M Company, Getinge AB, Olympus Corporation, Ecolab Inc., Steris Healthcare PVT Ltd., MMM Group, Contec Inc., Steelco S.P.A., Miele Group, Sotera Health LLC, Matachana Group, and Reckitt Benckiser Group plc. North America was the largest region in the hospital-acquired infection control market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the hospital-acquired infection control report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the hospital-acquired infection control market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The hospital-acquired infection control market includes revenues earned by entities by heat sterilization equipment, low temperature sterilization equipment, radiation sterilization equipment, other sterilization equipment, contract sterilization services, sterilization consumables and accessories, disinfectants, and disinfectors equipment. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global hospital acquired infection control market is segmented - 1) By Product: Sterilizers, Disinfectors, Endoscope Reprocessors, Microbial Testing Instruments, Consumables, Disinfectants, Infection Prevention And Surveillance Software, Other Products 2) By Technology: Phenotypic Methods, Genotypic Methods 3) By Diseases: Hospital Acquired Pneumonia, Bloodstream Infections, Surgical Site Infections, Gastrointestinal Infections, Urinary Tract Infection, Other Diseases 4) By Application: Disease Testing, Drug-Resistance Testing 5) By End User: Hospitals, ICUs, Ambulatory Surgical, Diagnostic Centers, Nursing Homes, Maternity Centers, Other End Users

Healthcare personal protective equipment is specialized clothing that is worn to put up a line of defence against microorganisms. The likelihood of contacting, coming into contact with, and spreading pathogens is decreased by the healthcare personal protective equipment. The main products of healthcare personal protective equipment are head, eye, and face protection, hearing protection, protective clothing, respiratory protection, protective footwear, fall protection, and hand protection. The protective clothing is designed to protect the body from injury or infection. These are disposable or reusable that are used by various end-users such as hospitals and clinics, ambulatory surgical centres, academic and research institutes, diagnostic laboratories, and others. The healthcare personal protective equipment market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides healthcare personal protective equipment market statistics, including healthcare personal protective equipment industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a healthcare personal protective equipment market share, detailed healthcare personal protective equipment market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the healthcare personal protective equipment industry. This healthcare personal protective equipment market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global healthcare personal protective equipment market grew from $20.42 billion in 2022 to $23.04 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.9%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The healthcare personal protective equipment market is expected to grow from $36.6 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 12.3%. The increasing number of COVID-19 cases across the globe is projected to surge the demand for healthcare personal protective equipment. The rapid surge in coronavirus cases is generating huge demand for PPEs to protect health workers from infections in their daily medical operations. According to the World Health Organization report published on the 3rd July 2020, there were 10,719,946 COVID-19 confirmed cases globally. The demand for PPE including gloves, face protection masks or face shields, goggles, gloves, gown or coverall, head cover, and boots surged due to this global pandemic to ensure the safety of healthcare workers who are at the frontline combating the disease spread. Therefore, the rise in the number of coronavirus cases across the globe and the growing need for healthcare workers to protect against the spread of the virus is anticipated to drive the growth of the personal protective equipment market over the forecast period. The governmental agencies are extending support to PPE manufacturers and suppliers to ensure the smooth flow of medical supplies. For instance, UNICEF launched a joint tender in April for PPE supplies during 2020 on behalf of several UN organizations. Thus, the government initiatives to help medical supplies manufacturers and suppliers are likely to play a vital role in the hurdle-less supply of essential medical supplies, which in turn, is predicted to drive the disposable hospital supplies market in the forthcoming years. Disruptions in the global supply chain of personal protective equipment (PPE) are hindering market growth. Ever since the COVID-19 outbreak, the supply chain for PPE has not been adequate to meet the surge in demand. There is a shortage of supplies, particularly for medical masks and respirators. Other PPE including gloves, gowns, and goggles have also not been sufficient to handle the increasing number of cases. The WHO estimated that 89 million medical masks are required each month, along with 76 million examination gloves and 1.6 million medical goggles for the COVID-19 response. The shortage is mainly due to the restrictive containment measures involving social distancing and remote working, and the closure of industries and other commercial activities. The entire supply chain from production to international trade has been impacted. Therefore, the current global stockpile is inadequate to handle the existing cases worldwide. The disruption in the global supply chain of raw materials of PPE due to extending lockdown and closure of companies manufacturing and supplying them, and constraints in supply and logistics including the ban on export in most of the countries is hindering the manufacturing of PPE, despite its high demand. The launch of new products is a key trend gaining popularity in the healthcare personal protective equipment market. Companies in the market are focusing on the launch of new products to improve their product portfolio and strengthen their market position. For example, in June 2020, Apex Medical, an India based multinational corporation specializing in medical treatments, launched personal protective equipment product line to shield healthcare professionals in preventing workplace disasters. The product line include products such as gloves, eye protection, high-visibility clothing, and safety footwear to protect healthcare workers and their patients from being infected and infecting others in health care and home care settings. In April 2020, 3M, a renowned PPE manufacturer, collaborated with Ford for producing a powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) design and partnered with a diesel engine manufacturer, Cummins, for additional high-efficiency particulate filters for using in its PAPRs to meet the increased demand for PPEs during the pandemic outbreak to protect health care professionals on the front lines fighting COVID-19. Cummins uses diesel engine filters to make PAPRs filter as guided by the 3M design whereas Ford increases the manufacturing capacity of existing 3M PPE products. Major players in the healthcare personal protective equipment market are 3M Co., MSA Safety Inc., Ansell Limited, Honeywell International Inc., E I DuPont de Nemours and Co., Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Lakeland Industries, Alpha Pro Tech, Sioen Industries NV, and Radians Inc. North America was the largest region in the healthcare personal protective equipment market in 2022. Western Europe was the second largest region in the global healthcare personal protective equipment market report. The regions covered in global healthcare personal protective equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the healthcare personal protective equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, and USA. The healthcare personal protective equipment market consists of sales of protective clothing, helmets, gloves, face shields, goggles, facemasks and respirators. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global healthcare personal protective equipment market is segmented - 1) By Product: Head, Eye & Face Protection, Hearing Protection, Protective Clothing, Respiratory Protection, Protective Footwear, Fall Protection, Hand Protection 2) By Usability: Disposable, Reusable 3) By End Use: Hospitals And Cinics, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Academic And Research Institutes, Diagnostic Laboratories, Other End Uses

Disposable hospital supplies are medical devices that are only intended for one-time use.These products are essential components in hospitals as these devices save time and reduce health-related costs.   The main types of disposable hospital supplies are gloves, drapes, gowns, needles, syringes, procedure kits and trays, bandages, and masks. The drapes are to be covered or adorned with or as if with cloth folds. The products used are diagnostic supplies, dialysis consumables, radiology consumables, infusion products, incubation and ventilation supplies, hypodermic products, sterilization consumables, non-woven medical supplies, wound care consumables, and others. The various end-users are hospitals, clinics/physician offices, assisted living centres, nursing homes, ambulatory surgery centres, and research institutes. The disposable hospital supplies market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides disposable hospital supplies market statistics, including disposable hospital supplies industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a disposable hospital supplies market share, detailed disposable hospital supplies market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the disposable hospital supplies industry. This disposable hospital supplies market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global disposable hospital supplies market size will grow from $27.97 billion in 2022 to $29.7 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The global disposable hospital supplies market size is expected to grow to $36.29 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 5.1%. The increasing number of COVID-19 cases across the globe is projected to surge the demand for disposable hospital supplies. The rapid surge in coronavirus cases is generating huge demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) and other disposable supplies to protect healthcare workers from infections in their daily operations. According to the World Health Organization report published on the 3rd July 2020, there were 10,719,946 COVID-19 confirmed cases including 323,412 deaths globally. Therefore, the rise in the number of cases across the globe and the growing need for healthcare workers to be protected against the spread of the virus are anticipated to boost the demand for the disposable hospital supplies market over the forecast period. The government agencies are extending support to PPE manufacturers and suppliers to ensure the smooth flow of medical supplies. For instance, UNICEF launched a joint tender in April for PPE supplies during 2020 on behalf of several UN organizations. The government initiatives to help medical supplies manufacturers and suppliers are likely to play a vital role in aiding the manufacture of essential medical supplies, which in turn, is predicted to shape the disposable hospital supplies market in the forthcoming years. Rising environmental concerns associated with the improper disposal of non-reusable hospital supplies are expected to limit the growth of the disposable hospital supplies market. In healthcare facilities, disposable gloves and gowns are widely used to maintain a sterile environment and reduce the risk of spreading infections during the pandemic. Improper disposal of supplies including gloves, gowns, masks, and other personal protective equipment used during the monitoring and treatment of COVID-affected patients poses a high risk of virus spread. Environmental regulatory bodies are imposing stringent rules for the proper and managed disposal of hospital wastes. For instance, in the USA, contaminated gloves are disposed of in orange-lidded containers or orange bags based on the law guidance laid by the Royal College of Nursing. The increase in production capacities by various players dealing in the disposable hospital supplies market amid coronavirus outbreaks is a leading trend shaping the growth of the industry. For instance, on 15th May 2020, Honeywell announced plans to build a new production line in Scotland, UK with the capacity of producing 4.5 million FFP3 and FFP2 disposable face masks every month. These masks are likely to assist the UK government’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Thus, the expansion of production capacities to meet the increased demand for disposable medical supplies is projected to generate higher revenues for the market during 2020. In April 2020, Eclipse Automation Inc. announced a collaboration with Harmontronics Automation of Suzhou, China to manufacture, distribute and sell the Harmontronics fully automated N95 Vertical Flat-Fold Respirator Mask production line system across North America. Harmontronics Automation is a factory automation solution provider for small and precise product manufacturing. Major players in the disposable hospital supplies market are Abbott Laboratories, Bayer AG, Becton, Dickinson and Company, Cardinal Health Incorporated, Domtar Corporation, 3M, Stryker Corp., Hill-Rom Holdings Inc., Steris Corp., and Getinge AB. North America was the largest region in the disposable hospital supplies market in 2022. Western Europe was the second largest region in the global disposable hospital supplies market. The regions covered in the global disposable hospital supplies market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the disposable hospital supplies market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, and USA. The disposable hospital supplies market consists of sales of procedure kits and trays, conventional syringes and needles, facemasks, prefilled syringes, isolation gowns, and medical gloves that are used in denal hospitals. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global disposable hospital supplies market is segmented - 1) By Type: Gloves, Drapes, Gowns, Needles, Syringes, Procedure Kits And Trays, Bandages, Masks 2) By Product: Diagnostic Supplies, Dialysis Consumables, Radiology Consumables, Infusion Products, Incubation & Ventilation Supplies, Hypodermic Products, Sterilization Consumables, Non-Woven Medical Supplies, Wound Care Consumables, Other Products 3) By End-Users: Hospitals, Clinics/Physician Offices, Assisted Living Centers & Nursing Homes, Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Research Institutes

Hospital supplies mean items used for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes essential for patient care, such as dressings, catheters, or syringes. The main types of hospital supplies are disposable hospital supplies, sterilization equipment, disinfectants, mobility aids, transportation equipment, and operating room equipment. Disposable hospital supplies are products that can be disposed of after single use and are intended to be used temporarily or only once. They are simple to operate and do not require maintenance and sterilization. The type of expenditure is public and private. The products used are instruments/equipment and disposables. The end-users are hospitals and clinics, diagnostic laboratories, and others. The hospital supplies market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides hospital supplies market statistics, including hospital supplies industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a hospital supplies market share, detailed hospital supplies market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the hospital supplies industry. This hospital supplies market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global hospital supplies market grew from $54.79 billion in 2022 to $58.71 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The hospital supplies market is expected to grow to $74.2 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 6.0%. The hospital supplies market is expected to benefit from the rise in precautionary measures being adopted to treat and control hospital-acquired infections (HAIs). HAIs, also known as nosocomial infections, are infections that patients contract during treatment for medical or surgical conditions. HAIs can occur in various healthcare facilities, including hospitals, surgical centres, and long-term care facilities such as nursing homes and rehabilitation facilities. According to WHO data, Of every 100 hospitalized patients at any given time, 7 in developed and 10 in developing countries will acquire at least one healthcare-associated infection. This is expected to boost the demand for hospital supplies and drive the market during the forecast period. The outbreak of COVID-19 disease (COVID-19) has acted as a restraint on the hospital supplies market in 2020 as supply chains were disrupted due to trade restrictions and healthcare organizations faced difficulties in acquiring new medical equipment. COVID-19 is an infectious disease with flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, and difficulty in breathing. The virus was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei province of the People’s Republic of China, and spread globally including Western Europe, North America, and Asia. Steps by national governments to contain the transmission have resulted in a decline in the manufacture and trade of medical equipment with countries entering a state of 'lock down' and the outbreak is expected to continue to have a negative impact on businesses throughout 2020 and into 2021. However, it is expected that the hospital supplies market will recover from the shock across the forecast period as it is a 'black swan' event and not related to ongoing or fundamental weaknesses in the market or the global economy. Injection manufacturers are increasingly investing in painless injections and needle-free technology as a replacement for conventional injections for faster delivery of drugs, hormone treatments, insulin, and vaccines. Painless injections include microneedle patches and laser-based devices to deliver drugs to a patient’s body. Microneedle patches are skin patches equipped with tiny plastic needles that dissolve within a short period and deliver vaccines painlessly in the form of a pressured stream of liquid. These devices are utilized to avoid pain and manage chronic illnesses such as diabetes. For instance, in November 2021, MyLife Technologies raised $4 million for further development of its needle-free drug delivery system. Major companies in the hospital supplies market include Becton Dickinson, B. Braun Group, Steris, Baxter International Inc., Stryker Corporation, Cardinal Health, Inc., Hill-Rom, Inc., Terumo Corporation, Medtronic Inc., and 3M Company. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the global hospital supplies market in 2022. North America was the second largest region in the global hospital supplies market. The regions covered in the hospital supplies market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the hospital supplies market are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa., South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela, and Vietnam. The hospital supplies market consists of sales of Hospital Stretchers, Patient Monitors, Sterilizers, and others that are used in hospitals. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global hospital supplies market is segmented - 1) By Type: Disposable Hospital Supplies, Sterilization Equipment And Disinfectants, Mobility Aids And Transportation Equipment, Operating Room Equipment 2) By End User: Hospitals And Clinics, Diagnostic Laboratories, Other End Users 3) By Type of Expenditure: Public, Private 4) By Product: Instruments/Equipment, Disposables

Smart textiles refer to smart systems that can recognize and process the wearer's condition as well as perceive or transmit the environmental conditions. They can be found using a variety of detection methods, including magnetic, mechanical, chemical, electrical, and thermal. Smart textiles can detect changes in the environment and adapt and respond automatically to mechanical, chemical, magnetic, electrical, and thermal manipulations to protect the wearer from environmental risks. The main types of products in smart textiles are passive, active, and ultra-smart. Passive smart textiles are first-generation electronics textiles materials or systems that contain only sensors that can only sense the stimuli and changes in environmental conditions. The different functions include energy harvesting, sensing, thermoelectricity, luminescent, and others and are used in various areas such as fashion and entertainment, sports and fitness, medical, transportation, protection and military, and architecture. The smart textiles market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides smart textiles market statistics, including smart textiles industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a smart textiles market share, detailed smart textiles market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the smart textiles industry. This smart textiles market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry. The global smart textiles market size grew from $3.41 billion in 2022 to $4.53 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 32.8%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The smart textiles market size is expected to grow to $12.01 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 27.6%. Surging demand for smart wearable devices is expected to propel the growth of the smart textiles market going forward. Smart wearable devices are electronic devices powered by microprocessors that are integrated into clothing, worn as accessories, and implanted in the body to send and receive data via the internet. Smart wearable devices include smart jackets, smart glasses, smart shirts, smart jewelry, smart watches, and others. There is a surge in demand for smart wearable devices as they provide real-time information on users’ well-being and are the future of portable energy systems, high-tech sportswear, health monitoring systems, workwear, and military camouflages. For instance, according to Cisco Systems, a US-based networking hardware company, the number of connected wearable devices is expected to reach 1,105 million by 2022, up from 593 million in 2021. Therefore, the surging demand for smart wearable devices is promoting the growth of the smart textiles market. Technological advancements are shaping the smart textiles market. Major companies operating in the smart textiles sector are focused on developing advanced technological solutions for smart textiles to strengthen their position in the market. For instance, in May 2021, Nextiles, Inc., a US-based technology company specializing in the development of smart technologies for human fabrics, launched smart fabric based on smart thread technology. This technology is a low-power wireless radio protocol for the smart home that enables direct communication between devices. These smart fabrics can capture real-time streaming of biometric and biomechanical data over Bluetooth to monitor force, bending, stretching, velocity, and pressure due to human activities. In February 2021, DuPont, a US-based technology company, acquired Tex Tech’s Core Matrix Technology for an undisclosed amount. DuPont’s purchase of this globally recognized and unique Core Matrix Technology expands the firm’s existing extensive portfolio of life-saving solutions, allowing the most adaptable, lightweight ballistic solutions to meet new National Institute of Justice (NIJ) standards for increased durability. Tex Tech Industries is a US-based company that provides smart textiles. Major players in the smart textiles market are DuPont, AiQ Smart Clothing, Interactive Wear AG, SchoellerTextil AG, Sensoria Inc., Adidas AG, Outlast Technologies LLC, Ohmatex, Vista Medical Ltd., Google Inc., Noble Biomaterials, Koninklijke Ten Cate BV, DiPole Materials, Thermosoft International Corporation, and Chronolife. North America was the largest region in the smart textiles market in 2022. The regions covered in the smart textiles market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the smart textiles market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The smart textiles market consists of sales in aesthetics, data processing, and smart fabrics. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global smart textiles market is segmented - 1) By Type: Passive, Active, Ultra-Smart 2) By Function: Energy Harvesting, Sensing, Thermoelectricity, Luminescent, Other Functions 3) By End-User: Fashion And Entertainment, Sports And Fitness, Medical, Transportation, Protection And Military, Architecture, Other End-Users

The technical textiles refer to engineered products with a definite functionality. Technical textiles are the type of semi-finished or finished textiles or fabric designed especially for the non-decorated purpose. Technical textiles are manufactured using non-woven or woven natural as well as synthetic fibers, which are used due to their excellent technical and functional properties. The main types of materials in technical textiles are natural fiber, synthetic polymer, regenerated fiber, mineral, and metal. Natural fibers are directly obtainable from an animal, vegetable, or mineral source. The different processes include woven, knitted, and non-woven which are used for a variety of applications including transport textiles, medical and hygiene textiles, industrial products and components, agriculture, horticulture, and fishing, home textiles, clothing components, and packaging and containment. The technical textiles market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides technical textiles market statistics, including technical textiles industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a technical textiles market share, detailed technical textiles market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the technical textiles industry. This technical textiles market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global technical textiles market size grew from $201.71 billion in 2022 to $213 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services, and affecting many markets across the globe. The technical textiles market size is expected to grow to $267.61 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 5.9%. The increasing demand for technical textiles from end-users is expected to drive the demand in the forecast period. The increase in demand for medical apparel and raising awareness of hygiene products are driving the market. Increasing military expenditure and a rise in local extremist insurgencies and casualties will boost the demand for protective ballistic armors, thus increasing the demand for technical textiles globally. For instance, the Australian Government’s 2019-20 defense budget increased by A$2.3 billion ($1.6 billion) to A$38.7 billion ($27.52 billion) and A$175.8 billion ($125.02 billion) in 2022-23. Hence, the increasing demand from various end-use industries is expected to significantly contribute to the growth of the technical textiles market. Modern technological advancement and continuous innovations are shaping the technical textiles market. Interconnected biometric garments act as connected textiles to collect data on emissions from the respiratory systems, providing new ways to assess the health and performance of the user. For instance, in 2021, Canada-based textile computing leader Myant Inc. launched new designs for connected personal protective equipment that uses volatile organic compound (VOC) sensing and assesses health and performance as a part of its interconnected system of biometric garments. In May 2020, The Freudenberg Group company, a Germany-based technology group, whose products include housewares and cleaning products, automobile parts, textiles, building materials, and telecommunications, agreed on making a strategic investment through the acquisition of acquired UK based Low and Bonar PLC. This acquisition would engage using leading-edge technologies to develop and manufacture its fabrics and textiles and for refining textiles and materials by maintaining top quality in the products. Low and Bonar PLC, is a UK-based company, which is engaged in the manufacture and supply of performance technical textiles and technically coated fabrics. Major players in the technical textiles market are Asahi Kasei, Kimberly Clarke, Berry Global Group, DuPont, Mitsui Chemicals, Freudenberg and Co., Low and Bonar, Huntsman, Toyobo Co., Milliken and Company, SRF Limited, International Textile Group, Koninklijke Ten Cate, 3M, Ahlstrom, Johnson and Johnson, Procter and Gamble, SKAPS, Baltex, Johns Manville, Companhia Providência, Fiberweb PLC, Strata Geosystems Pvt. Ltd., The TWE Group, Lanxess, Ibena Textilewerke GmbH, Maccaferri, Duvaltex, Hindoostan Mills, GSE Environmental Inc., and Polymer Group Inc. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the technical textiles market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the technical textiles market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the technical textiles market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The technical textiles market consists of sales of raw materials for technical textiles such as natural fibers, regerated fibers and synthetic fibers. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global technical textiles market is segmented - 1) By Material: Natural Fiber, Synthetic Polymer, Regenerated Fiber, Mineral, Metal 2) By Process: Woven, Knitted, Non-woven 3) By Application: Transport Textiles, Medical And Hygiene Textiles, Industrial Products And Components, Agriculture, Horticulture, And Fishing, Home Textiles, Clothing Components, Packaging And Containment

Textile refers to the fundamental materials created from woven fibers, but additional techniques like sewing are used to use those materials to create garments, clothes, and other goods. The main types of textile are other textile product mills, fabrics, yarn, fiber and thread, home furnishings and floor coverings, textile and fabric finishing, and fabric coating mills. Household furniture refers to all mobile, compactable goods or machinery used to furnish a home, such as chairs, tables, sofas, mattresses, and so on. The different materials include cotton, jute, silk, synthetics, and wool and involves various process such as woven, and non-woven. The textile market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides textile market statistics, including textile industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a textile market share, detailed textile market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the textile industry. This textile market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global textile market grew from $573.22 billion in 2022 to $610.91 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The textile market is expected to grow to $755.38 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 5.5%. Growth Of E-commerce - Increasing demand for online shopping is expected to drive the textile manufacturing market. Manufacturers can now sell their products on a larger platform than before, which will increase their customer base geographically driving the growth of the textile manufacturing market. In countries such as India, for instance, e-commerce portals have boosted the sales of traditional garments by giving larger exposure to producers who were confined to one geography. Corona virus Pandemic - The outbreak of Corona virus disease (COVID-19) has acted as a massive restraint on the textile manufacturing market in 2022 as supply chains were disrupted due to trade restrictions and consumption declined due to lockdowns imposed by governments globally. COVID-19 is an infectious disease with flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, and difficulty in breathing. The virus was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei province of the People's Republic of China, and spread globally including Western Europe, North America, and Asia. Steps by national governments to contain the transmission have resulted in halting of manufacturing activities and a decline in economic activity with countries entering a state of 'lock down' and the outbreak had a negative impact on businesses throughout 2021 and into 2021. However, it is expected that the textile manufacturing market will recover from the shock across the forecast period as it is a 'black swan' event and not related to ongoing or fundamental weaknesses in the market or the global economy. Advancements in wireless technologies and rising demand for connectivity are driving the demand for smart textiles. Smart textiles are fabrics capable of interacting with their environment. They have the ability to react to physical stimuli such as thermal, mechanical, electrical, and chemical sources. Sensors, actuators, and fabrics are the major components of smart textiles. The materials used in smart textiles include optical fibers, metals, and conductive polymers. They are widely used in fashion, entertainment, medical, transportation, sports and fitness, and the military. For example, Cityzen Science's, d-shirt, has a wide range of functions such as heart rate monitor, built-in GPS, accelerometer, altimeter. Major companies in the textile market include Toray Industries Inc., Daiwabo Holdings Co Ltd., Mohawk Industries Inc., Ashley Furniture Industries Inc., Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Far Eastern New Century, Tarkett S.A, Beaulieu International Group, Masco Corporation and Grasim Industries Limited. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the textile market in 2022. Western Europe was the second largest region in the textile market. The regions covered in the textile report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the textile market are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela, Vietnam. The textile market consists of sales of plant-based, animal-based, cellulosic, synthetic, and semi-synthetic textiles, wool, natural fibers, and inorganic-based textiles.Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global textile market is segmented - 1) By Type: Other Textile Product Mills, Fabrics, Yarn, Fiber And Thread, Home Furnishings And Floor Coverings, Textile and Fabric Finishing and Fabric Coating Mills 2) By Material: Cotton, Jute, Silk, Synthetics, Wool 3) By Process: Woven, Non-woven Subsegments Covered:, Broadwoven Fabrics, Narrow Fabric Mills and Schiffli Machine Embroidery, Non-Woven Fabrics, Knitted Fabrics Home Furnishings, Floor Coverings, Textile and Fabric Finishing Mills, Fabric Coating Mills