Italy Personal Protection Equipment Market Overview, 2028
The history of personal protection equipment (PPE) in Italy dates back to the early 1900s. During this time, Italian workers began to demand better working conditions, including the use of protective clothing and equipment. This led to the development of early PPE products, such as leather gloves and aprons. Furthermore, in the 1960s and 1970s, Italy experienced a period of rapid industrialization, which led to an increased demand for PPE products. Italian manufacturers began to develop new and innovative products, including respiratory protection equipment and chemical protective clothing. Moreover, in the 1980s and 1990s, the Italian government implemented regulations and standards for PPE products, which helped to ensure that products were safe and effective in protecting workers from hazards and risks. Italian manufacturers also began to collaborate with research institutions and universities to develop new materials and technologies that could improve the effectiveness and comfort of PPE products. In addition, the demand for PPE products in Italy has been driven by a number of factors over the years, including changes in the country's economy and workforce. As Italy has shifted from an agricultural economy to a manufacturing and service-based economy, the types of hazards and risks faced by workers have also changed. This has led to the development of new types of PPE products, such as earplugs and hearing protection devices, for workers in noisy manufacturing environments.
According to the research report ""Italy Personal Protection Equipment Market Overview, 2028,"" published by Bonafide Research, the Italy personal protection equipment market is expected to add more than USD 745 Million by 2028. There is a growing awareness among workers and employers in Italy about the importance of safety in the workplace. This has led to an increased demand for PPE products as companies seek to protect their employees from hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Furthermore, Italy has a large and growing healthcare sector that is driving demand for PPE products. With increasing healthcare expenditure and a focus on patient safety, there is a growing demand for PPE products such as gloves, masks, and gowns to protect healthcare workers and patients from infection. Moreover, with advancements in technology, there is a growing demand for customized PPE products that are tailored to meet specific needs. This has led to the development of new and innovative PPE products that are designed to meet the unique requirements of different industries and workplaces. In addition, many companies in Italy are investing in research and development (R&D) to develop new and innovative PPE products that offer better protection and comfort. This has led to the development of new materials, manufacturing techniques, and product designs that are driving the growth of the PPE market.
In Italy, by end user industry, the market is divided into Healthcare, manufacturing, construction, oil & gas, Firefighting, food and others. During the forecast period, the manufacturing industry has the highest CAGR. This is due to the fact that the industry causes serious injuries. Workers in the welding industry, for example, must wear earmuffs or earplugs to protect themselves from noise. They must also wear gloves and safety shoes to protect themselves from electric shocks, heat burns, and fires. Protective respirators are also used to protect one from oxides and fumes. To protect against radiation, hot slags, chemical burns, sparks, and flying particles, welders must wear a helmet, flame-resistant protective clothing, goggles, and a hand shield. In addition, Based on product type, the market is classified into head protection, protective clothing, respiratory protection, eye and face protection, hearing protection, head protection, fall protection, and others. The hand protection segment accounts for the major share of the market. Rising worker safety awareness in the mining, construction, equipment manufacturing, and chemical industries will drive demand for industrial safety gloves. The growing demand for safety gloves is expected to drive growth in the hand protection segment. Handling sharp edge materials in the workplace, such as metal, abrasion, and glass, may increase product adoption. Workers are protected from chemical burns and metal cuts by wearing safety gloves. Furthermore, most safety glove manufacturers are developing acquisition strategies to expand their product portfolios and boost business expansions.
In Italy, there are several organisations involved in the regulation, testing, certification, and standardization of personal protection equipment (PPE) products. For instance, the National Institute for Insurance against Accidents at Work (INAIL) is a public research institute that is responsible for ensuring the safety and health of workers in Italy. It is involved in the testing and certification of PPE products and provides guidance to employers and employees on the selection and use of PPE products. Furthermore, the Italian Standards Institute (UNI) is a non-profit organisation that is responsible for the development and publication of national standards in Italy. UNI standards cover various types of PPE products, including respiratory protective equipment, hearing protection, and protective clothing. Moreover, the Ministry of Economic Development (MISE) is a government ministry that is responsible for the regulation of trade and industry in Italy. It oversees the implementation of EU regulations on PPE products and monitors the quality and safety of PPE products on the market.
Considered in this report
• Geography: Italy
• Historic year: 2017
• Base year: 2022
• Estimated year: 2023
• Forecast year: 2028
Aspects covered in this report
• Italy Personal Protective Equipment market with its value and forecast along with its segments
• Various drivers and challenges
• On-going trends and developments
• Top profiled companies
• Strategic recommendation
By Product Type
• Hand Protection
• Protective Clothing
• Respiratory Protection
• Protective Footwear
• Eye and Face Protection
• Hearing Protection
• Head Protection
• Fall Protection
• Others (Skin Protection, etc.)
By End-Use Industry
• Healthcare
• Manufacturing
• Construction
• Oil & Gas
• Fire fighting
• Food
• Others (Mining, Transportation, Automotive)
The approach of the report:This report consists of a combined approach of primary as well as secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and listing out the companies that are present in the market. The secondary research consists of third party sources such as press releases, annual report of companies, analyzing the government generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources primary research was conducted by making telephonic interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducted trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this we have started doing primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting consumers in regional aspects, tier aspects, age group, and gender. Once we have primary data with us we have started verifying the details obtained from secondary sources.
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