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Surgical Apparel Market in the United States

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Surgical apparel plays a crucial role in asepsis by reducing the transfer of bacteria from the skin of the surgical staff to the air in the operating room. Wearing surgical gowns and other medical apparel (i.e. surgical masks, gloves, etc) is vital because there will always be microorganisms on or in the human skin, even after conducting strict hygienic and sterilization procedures. The purpose of surgical apparel is not only to keep bacteria from entering surgical wounds, but to also protect the surgical staff from blood, urine, saline, or other chemicals and bodily fluids during surgical procedures.

While surgical apparel's primary function is infection control, today's surgical staff is demanding more. And it appears suppliers are rising to the challenge, offering a broad range of gowns, drapes, face masks, gloves and other items that provide the very latest in protection, design and comfort.

Companies, regardless of their specialty, are being forced to meet customer needs and demands in terms of quality and innovation, and at the same time, keep costs to a minimum. Surgical apparel is one of those areas that is offering customers more. Like other sectors, surgical apparel manufacturers are constantly searching for ways to increase effectiveness, comfort and efficiencies. The result is products that offer more features at a reasonable price - and perhaps even less than models of the past.

The surgical apparel market in United States has plenty of competition but the field is narrowing. One of the most notable mergers in recent years was the 2003 acquisition of Maxxim Medical. Maxxim was known more for procedure packs and gloves, but was also a supplier of surgical drapes and gowns. Medline said it took the opportunity to acquire the ailing Maxxim to improve its own market position.

During the past three or four decades, the surgical apparel market has seen a steady conversion from reusable products to disposable goods. Technological benefits, as well as risi

Surgical Drapes and Gowns and Gloves Market in Europe

press@researchandmarkets.com — Wed, 09 May 2007 14:02:23 GMT

This Frost & Sullivan research service titled Surgical Drapes, Gowns and Gloves Markets in Europe provides a strategic analysis of the markets, with a description of key drivers and restraints The study also includes geographical trends and offers strategic recommendations to market participants...

The European Disposable Surgical Drapes and Gowns Markets

press@researchandmarkets.com — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 11:16:12 GMT

Disposable vs. Reusable - A Vital Debate for Market Growth

Dynamics between the disposable and reusable segments is a key factor affecting the growth in the disposable drapes and gowns market. The penetration of single-use surgical drapes and gowns varies significantly throughout Europe, and is much less than that in the United States where disposables account for over 80 per cent of the drapes/gowns utilised. Ingrained hospital practices support the continuing use of traditional textile reusable products in many European countries despite their inferiority to most single-use drapes and gowns available. Furthermore, there have been some innovations to create ‘high-tech’ reusable products with more effective barrier properties. While these products may have some limitations, they are a significant source of competition for the manufacturers of disposable products.

This study explores the European market for disposable surgical drapes and gowns in terms of revenues by geographic regions and market segments. The research reviews the principal market drivers and restraints and includes a detailed discussion on the technology for manufacturing non-woven material providing the total costs for drapes and gowns.

New European Standard and Infection Control Regulations to Affect Market

Increasing awareness on the need for better infection control, particularly with respect to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) and hepatitis B, has increased the preference for drapes and gowns providing improved bacterial barriers. Due to their patient protecting properties, drapes and gowns are now considered to be medical devices that have to comply with the European Union Medical Device Directive (MDD) of 1993, notes the analyst of the research. This has led to the current development of a European standard for drapes and gowns, which is expected to have a major impact on the market for reusable and disposable surgical apparel.

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Worldwide Market for Burn Care Disposable Isolation Gowns Unit Sales, 1998-2006

press@researchandmarkets.com — Wed, 12 Apr 2006 14:02:37 GMT

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Worldwide Market for Burn Care Disposable Isolation Gowns Dollar Volume, 1998-2006

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Worldwide Isolation Gown Unit Sales, 1995-2007

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Worldwide Isolation Gown Sales, 1995-2010

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Worldwide Disposable Surgical Gown Unit Sales, 1995-2010

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Worldwide Disposable Surgical Gown Sales, 1995-2010

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Worldwide Disposable Surgical Drape Unit Sales, 1995-2010

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Worldwide Disposable Surgical Drape Sales, 1995-2010

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U.S. Isolation Gown Sales, 1995-2010

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U.S. Disposable Surgical Gown Unit Sales, 1995-2010

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U.S. Disposable Surgical Gown Sales, 1995-2010

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U.S. Disposable Surgical Drape Unit Sales, 1995-2010

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U.S. Disposable Surgical Drape Sales, 1995-2010

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U.S. Disposable Isolation Gown Unit Sales, 1995-2010

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Disposable Surgical Gown Dollar and Unit Volume-U.S., 1999-2007

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Disposable Surgical Gowns Sales and Market Shares, 1999-2007

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