Discover Antimicrobial Medical Textiles Market Upcoming Trends, Growth Drivers And Challenges – Forecast To 2024|Grand View Research, Inc.
The global antimicrobial
medical textiles market size is
expected to reach USD 799.7 million by
2024, expanding at a CAGR of 7.4%,
according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Rising prevalence of
chronic diseases, an upsurge in the nosocomial infections worldwide, and
growing awareness towards better healthcare practices are projected to fuel the
demand for the product over the forecast period.
Application of polymeric materials for
medical textiles is growing at a very fast pace. Polymers have found its
applications across varied biomedical fields such as implantation of medical
devices and artificial organs, tissue engineering, prostheses, dentistry, bone
repair, ophthalmology and many other fields. Rising awareness about advantages
of antimicrobial textiles coupled with rising focus towards hygiene in
hospitals is expected to augment development. However, stringent regulatory
policies regarding use of these materials in Europe and North America is likely
to restrain growth.
Key players in the global market include
Trevira GmbH, Microban International, the Dow Chemical Company, Biocote Ltd.,
Herculite, Annovotek LLC, Purthread Technologies, Sciessent Technologies,
Quick-med Technologies Inc., Sinamen Zeomic Co. Ltd., Surgicotfab textile Pvt
Ltd., Sono-Tek Corporation, Meditex Technology Ltd., Vestagen Technical
Textiles Inc., Baltex, Foss Manufacturing LLC, Noble Biomaterials and
Biothreads LLC.
The major industry participants in
this market are engaged in expanding its global market reach. The companies
have been investing increasingly on expansion into developing economies and
taking the advantages of the reduced trade barriers. The usage of silver
technology in antimicrobial medical textiles is prominent. The manufacturers
are entering into distribution agreements with healthcare chains to boost the
sales of their products.
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Further key findings from the report suggest
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Metallic salts based medical
textiles dominated the overall market in 2015 accounting for a share of about
55%, in terms of revenue. Metallic salts enhance the anti-microbial activity by
killing microbes that bind to intracellular proteins and inactivates them. The
various metals used for improving the antimicrobial properties are copper,
silver, zinc and cobalt. Development of advanced materials such as nano-silver
is expected to propel the demand over the forecast period.
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Antimicrobial medical textiles
demand from healthcare and hygiene products accounted for the largest market
share of about 40% in 2015. These products are being increasingly used in
operation theaters or hospital wards for safety, hygiene, and care of staff and
patients. These are also being used as bed sheets and curtains in the
hospitals, in order to prevent infection. Non-implantable goods segment is
likely to witness significant growth on account of rising demand for
antimicrobial wound dressing and bandages. They are majorly used as absorbent,
protective and covering for diseased or injured part.
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Europe dominated the overall market
with a share of over 40% in 2015. Growing population, changing consumer
attitudes towards health & hygiene, and availability of new medical
technologies is expected to have a positive impact on the demand over the
forecast period.
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Key participants include
Trevira GmbH, Microban International, Biocote Ltd., Annovotek LLC, Herculite,
PurThread Technologies, and Surgicotfab Textile Pvt. Ltd. The global
antimicrobial medical textiles market is being dominated by a limited number of
big multinational companies that possess the caliber of bringing innovations to
the global market. The key strategies being adopted by the companies include
high R&D investment and alliances with domestic players in order to capture
the regional markets.
High
demand from the wound care market, which comprises of products such as
non-implantable goods and healthcare & hygiene products can stimulate the
market growth. The increasing number of hospitals and government initiatives
aimed at creating awareness about first-aid kits are expected to augment the
demand for these products over the forecast period.
The healthcare industry in the U.S. is
anticipated to rapid growth over the forecast period, which is expected to have
a positive impact on the product demand in the country. In addition, increasing
aging population and hospital infections coupled with rising medical tourism
are anticipated to boost the demand for antimicrobial medical textiles over the
forecast period.
The rising awareness regarding
hospital related diseases and better healthcare practices is expected to boost
demand for antimicrobial textiles as they possess the inherent ability to
restrict the growth of disease-causing micro-organisms. Furthermore, rising
standards of living, coupled with increasing disposable income and health
consciousness, are expected to boost demand for antimicrobial medical textiles
globally.
Significant lifestyle changes in the
developing countries of the Asia Pacific and Latin America is likely to propel
the utilization of antimicrobial textiles over the forecast period. These
changes have resulted in boosting the awareness regarding general health and
hygiene, which is anticipated to boost the demand for the products in these
regions.
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Grand View Research has segmented the
global antimicrobial medical textiles market on the basis of finishing agent,
product:
Antimicrobial Medical Textiles Finishing Agent Outlook
(Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2013 - 2024)
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Quaternary ammonium
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Triclosan
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Metallic Salts
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Others
Antimicrobial Medical Textiles Application Outlook
(Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2013 - 2024)
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Implantable Goods
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Non-Implantable Goods
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Healthcare & Hygiene
Products
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Others
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