Surgical Garments Market

By Product Type;

Gowns & Scrub Fruits, Face Masks, Gloves, Caps and Others

By Type;

Disposable and Reusable

By Application;

Hospitals, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Specialty Clinics and Others

By Geography;

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa and Latin America - Report Timeline (2021 - 2031)
Report ID: Rn693619200 Published Date: August, 2025 Updated Date: September, 2025

Surgical Garments Market Overview

Surgical Garments Market (USD Million)

Surgical Garments Market was valued at USD 2299.11 million in the year 2024. The size of this market is expected to increase to USD 3235.08 million by the year 2031, while growing at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.0%.


Surgical Garments Market

*Market size in USD million

CAGR 5.0 %


Study Period2025 - 2031
Base Year2024
CAGR (%)5.0 %
Market Size (2024)USD 2299.11 Million
Market Size (2031)USD 3235.08 Million
Market ConcentrationMedium
Report Pages364
2299.11
2024
3235.08
2031

Major Players

  • 3M Company
  • Cardinal Health, Inc.
  • Kimberly-Clark Corporation
  • Mölnlycke Health Care AB
  • Medline Industries, Inc.
  • Owens & Minor, Inc.
  • Halyard Health, Inc.
  • Semperit AG Holding
  • PAUL HARTMANN AG
  • Ahlstrom-Munksjö
  • Ansell Limited
  • Stryker Corporation
  • DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DuPont)
  • Smith & Nephew plc
  • B. Braun Melsungen AG

Market Concentration

Consolidated - Market dominated by 1 - 5 major players

Surgical Garments Market

Fragmented - Highly competitive market without dominant players


The Surgical Garments Market is expanding as hospitals and surgical centers increasingly adopt advanced protective attire designed to prevent infection and enhance safety in operating rooms. Nearly 65% of healthcare facilities now utilize garments with fluid-resistant barriers and breathable fabrics. This demand is stimulating ongoing innovation and market expansion, driven by partnerships between textile engineers and infection-control specialists.

Enhanced Features for Comfort and Protection
Around 62% of manufacturers are introducing features such as antimicrobial coatings, adjustable waistbands, seamless cuffs, and moisture-wicking layers. These technological advancements improve wearer comfort and infection control performance. Collaboration between material scientists and surgical teams is accelerating deployment of enhanced protective solutions.

Standardized Procurement and Protocol Adoption
Collaborative procurement initiatives and compliance programs among hospital infection control, garment suppliers, and accreditation bodies have resulted in a 59% increase in adoption of standardized surgical attire protocols. These cross-functional collaborations ensure consistency in safety standards, staff training, and quality audits—leading to growth through procedural harmonization.

Smart Fabric Innovations Driving Next-Level Safety
Looking ahead, over 70% of next-generation surgical garments are expected to include smart textile sensors, self-decontaminating surfaces, and dynamic ergonomic fit technology. These innovations signal a leap toward functional protective wear, offering real‑time contamination alerts, enhanced user comfort, and adaptive protection in demanding clinical environments.

In this report, the Surgical Garments Market has been segmented by Product Type, Type, Application, and Geography.

Surgical Garments Market, Segmentation by Product Type

The Surgical Garments Market has been segmented by Product Type into Gowns & scrub suits, Face masks, Gloves, Caps and Others.

Gowns & Scrub Suits

This sub‑segment comprises surgical gowns and scrub suits, accounting for approximately 38.6% of the medical clothing market in 2023. Scrubs are widely preferred by healthcare professionals for their comfort, functionality, and ease of laundering. Surgical and fluid‑resistant gowns make up about 27.5% of revenue, acting as essential PPE during procedures and infection control.

Face Masks

Face masks contribute around 7.2% of market revenue. They are primarily used to provide protection against airborne pathogens in both surgical and clinical settings. Increasing focus on respiratory infection control is fuelling steady demand.

Gloves

Though exact standalone figures aren’t published, gloves are estimated to represent approximately 7–15% of revenue. They serve as indispensable components in surgical procedures, offering critical protection against cross‑contamination and infection.

Caps

Caps account for around 7.4% of the market. These head coverings are essential for maintaining sterile conditions by containing hair and reducing contamination risks. Bouffant caps are particularly common in operating theatre environments.

Others

The “Others” segment—which includes items like drapes, shoe covers, lab coats, and coveralls—makes up the remaining ~19% of market value. These accessories complete the protective ecosystem needed in surgical and healthcare facilities.

Surgical Garments Market, Segmentation by Type

The Surgical Garments Market has been segmented by Type into Disposable and Reusable.

Disposable

The disposable surgical garment segment captures about 68% of the market. Its single‑use design supports stringent infection control protocols and ease of deployment in surgical and hospital settings. These garments—such as gowns, scrubs, caps, and masks—eliminate the need for sterilization, reducing cross‑contamination risks and inventory overhead.

Reusable

The reusable garment category accounts for approximately 32% of the surgical apparel market. Constructed for durability, these garments can be washed and reused across multiple cycles, delivering substantial cost savings and reducing medical waste. Growth in this segment is fueled by increased emphasis on sustainability and waste‑management policies in healthcare facilities.

Surgical Garments Market, Segmentation by Application

The Surgical Garments Market has been segmented by Application into Hospitals, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Specialty Clinics and Others.

Hospitals

The hospitals application dominates with about 55% of surgical garment market demand. Large surgical suites and inpatient care areas rely on sterile gowns, caps, gloves, and masks to satisfy infection prevention standards and manage high procedure volumes.

Ambulatory Surgical Centers

Ambulatory Surgical Centers command around 30–35% of market share. ASCs require single‑use surgical garments that offer ease of use, sterility, and support efficient same‑day surgery workflows, making disposables particularly favored.

Specialty Clinics

Specialty Clinics hold approximately 8–10% of the market. These clinics—spanning ophthalmology, orthopedics, gastroenterology, ENT, and more—use procedure‑specific attire, emphasizing functional surgical ensembles tailored for minimally invasive care and outpatient settings.

Others

The Others segment, accounting for around 5–7%, includes dental clinics, diagnostic centers, home healthcare providers, and research labs. Uniforms in these varied settings are selected for compliance with infection control protocols and alignment with specific procedural hygiene needs.

Surgical Garments Market, Segmentation by Geography

In this report, the Surgical Garments Market has been segmented by Geography into five regions; North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa and Latin America.

Regions and Countries Analyzed in this Report

Legend
North America
Rest of North America
Europe
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East and Africa
Rest of Middle East and Africa
Latin America
Rest of Latin America
Rest of the World

Surgical Garments Market Share (%), by Geographical Region

North America

North America accounts for approximately 37.9% of the global surgical garments market (2024). The region leads due to its highly developed healthcare infrastructure, strict infection control protocols, and high volume of surgical procedures.

Europe

Europe holds around 25–30% of market share. This regional strength stems from strong regulatory compliance, emphasis on sustainable medical apparel, and well‑established manufacturing capabilities.

Asia Pacific

Asia Pacific represents about 20–22% of demand and is expected to grow at a projected CAGR of 9.7% through 2030. Rapid healthcare infrastructure expansion and rising medical tourism are key growth drivers.

Middle East & Africa

Middle East & Africa contribute approximately 5–7% of the global share. Growth is centered in urban hubs where healthcare investment and surgical wear adoption are steadily increasing.

Latin America

Latin America accounts for roughly 5–7% of the market. Expansion in countries like Brazil and Argentina is driven by rising surgical volumes and improving healthcare infrastructure.

  1. Introduction
    1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
    2. Research Methodology
    3. Abbreviations
  2. Market Definition & Study Scope
  3. Executive Summary
    1. Market Snapshot, By Product Type
    2. Market Snapshot, By Type
    3. Market Snapshot, By Application
    4. Market Snapshot, By Region
  4. Surgical Garments Market Dynamics
    1. Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities
      1. Drivers
        1. Personal Protective Equipment

        2. Healthcare Standards

        3. Surgical Site Infections (SSIs)

        4. Healthcare Infrastructure

      2. Restraints
        1. Limited reimbursement policies

        2. Availability of substitutes

        3. Supply chain disruptions

        4. Stringent quality standards

      3. Opportunities
        1. Rising healthcare expenditure

        2. Demand for antimicrobial fabrics

        3. Customization and tailoring services

        4. Expansion of distribution channels

    2. PEST Analysis
      1. Political Analysis
      2. Economic Analysis
      3. Social Analysis
      4. Technological Analysis
    3. Porter's Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of Substitutes
      4. Threat of New Entrants
      5. Competitive Rivalry
  5. Market Segmentation
    1. Surgical Garments Market,By Product Type, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Gowns & Scrub Suits
      2. Face Masks
      3. Gloves
      4. Caps
      5. Others
    2. Surgical Garments Market, By Type, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Disposable
      2. Reusable
    3. Surgical Garments Market, By Application, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Hospitals
      2. Ambulatory Surgical Centers
      3. Specialty Clinics
      4. Others
    4. Surgical Garments Market, By Geography, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. North America
        1. United States
        2. Canada
      2. Europe
        1. Germany
        2. United Kingdom
        3. France
        4. Italy
        5. Spain
        6. Nordic
        7. Benelux
        8. Rest of Europe
      3. Asia Pacific
        1. Japan
        2. China
        3. India
        4. Australia & New Zealand
        5. South Korea ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Countries)
        6. Rest of Asia Pacific
      4. Middle East & Africa
        1. GCC
        2. Israel
        3. South Africa
        4. Rest of Middle East & Africa
      5. Latin America
        1. Brazil
        2. Mexico
        3. Argentina
        4. Rest of Latin America
  6. Competitive Landscape
    1. Company Profiles
      1. 3M Company
      2. Cardinal Health, Inc.
      3. Kimberly-Clark Corporation
      4. Mölnlycke Health Care AB
      5. Medline Industries, Inc.
      6. Owens & Minor, Inc.
      7. Halyard Health, Inc.
      8. Semperit AG Holding
      9. PAUL HARTMANN AG
      10. Ahlstrom-Munksjö
      11. Ansell Limited
      12. Stryker Corporation
      13. DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DuPont)
      14. Smith & Nephew plc
      15. B. Braun Melsungen AG
  7. Analyst Views
  8. Future Outlook of the Market