Medical Scrubs Market By Type (Medical Uniforms, Nursing Scrubs) , By Usage (Disposable, Reusable) By End User (Hospitals, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Others) : Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2024-2033
The medical scrubs market was valued at $48.3 billion in 2023, and is projected to reach $85.8 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 5.9% from 2024 to 2033.
Medical scrub is a sanitary garment designed to be worn by healthcare professionals while engaging in patient care. These scrubs are meant to provide adequate protection against bodily fluids, thus playing a critical role in infection control. They are made of high-quality fabric that is inexpensive and can endure the most thorough cleaning process.
The growth of the medical scrubs market is majorly driven by surge in demand for medical scrubs to prevent cross-contamination. Infection control and prevention are the paramount aspects in the healthcare settings, which are fostering the need for antimicrobial and hygienic medical scrubs. Thus, manufacturers are focusing on meeting the requirement of healthcare professionals and are developing scrubs with performance-enhancing features. For instance, these scrubs exhibit properties such as high elasticity, moisture resistance, and microbial resistance. Furthermore, surge in the number of medical students and professionals entering the workforce fuels demand for medical scrubs. According to the June 2022 estimates of World Health Organization, around 1.36 million students enrolled in medical school around the world. However, implementation of stringent regulations regarding fabric safety and antimicrobial effectiveness incur high production costs, which restricts the market growth. In addition, disposable of healthcare waste is one of major concerns, which inhibit the market growth. Medical scrubs cannot be reused as they carry bodily fluids, which might increase the risk of infections to both the wearer and the patients, hence disposing them is the only way to prevent infections. On the contrary, increase in sustainable practices in healthcare settings has led to a significant shift toward the production of eco-friendly scrubs made from sustainable materials like organic cotton and recycled polyester, which is expected to offer remunerative opportunities for the expansion of the global market during the forecast period. Furthermore, increase in demand for modern scrubs that not only incorporate trendy designs but also enhance performance is expected to open new avenues for the market growth.
The global medical scrubs market is segmented into type, usage, end user, and region. On the basis of type, the market is categorized into medical uniforms and nursing scrubs. By usage, it is bifurcated into disposable and reusable. Depending on end user, it is classified into hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and others. Region wise, it is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.
Competition AnalysisCompetitive analysis and profiles of the major players in the global medical scrubs market include FIGS, INC., Superior Group Of Companies, Adar Medical Uniforms, LLC., BARCO UNIFORMS, Landau Uniforms, Dress A Med, Carhartt, Inc, Matrix Workwear, Cardinal Health, and Medline Industries, LP These major players have adopted various key development strategies such as business expansion, new product launches, and partnerships, which help to sustain the intense competition and strengthen their foothold in the global market.
Key Market SegmentsBy TypeMedical Uniforms
Nursing Scrubs
By UsageDisposable
Reusable
By End UserHospitals
Ambulatory Surgical Centers
Others
By RegionNorth America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Spain
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
Japan
China
India
South Korea
Australia
Rest of Asia-Pacific
LAMEA
Brazil
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of LAMEA
Key Market Players
FIGS, INC.
Superior Group Of Companies
Adar Medical Uniforms, LLC.
BARCO UNIFORMS
Landau Uniforms
Dress A Med
Carhartt, Inc
Matrix Workwear
Cardinal Health
Medline Industries, LP