Doctors, nurses, surgeons, and other medical personnel typically work in hospitals, clinics, and other medical institutions, and they always wear medical scrubs as part of their uniform. Comfort, utility, and ease of cleaning are the design features of these scrubs. Historically, disposable materials have been used to make medical scrubs; these materials are disposed of after a single usage to avoid cross-contamination. Medical scrubs that are intended to be cleaned and sanitised for repeated use as opposed to being thrown away after each usage are referred to as reusable medical scrubs in the US market. Made from strong, premium materials, these reusable scrubs won't deteriorate or lose their effectiveness even after numerous washings and sterilisations.
US Reusable Medical Scrubs Market Driving Factors and Challenges
All medical personnel, including surgeons, nurses, technicians, circulatory staff, and other personnel present in the operating room, are required to wear medical scrubs. In order to maintain a sterile and clean environment in an operating room, there is a direct correlation between the number of surgical procedures performed and the expanding healthcare use. The number of surgeries performed in the United States is rising for a number of reasons. These include improvements in medical technology, an ageing population that necessitates more surgical intervention, and a shift in healthcare policy towards preventative care, which results in an increase in surgical procedures. A sufficient supply of medical scrubs will be required by healthcare facilities to accommodate the increasing demand for surgical procedures and uphold a strict standard of infection control and protection. Therefore, it is projected that the market would increase over the forecast period due to the rising need for medical scrubs.
While there are several advantages to using reusable medical scrubs, disposable medical scrubs guarantee that clean clothing are always available and cut down on laundry. Because they are more economical, lightweight, and resistant to fluids, disposable medical scrubs are more desirable to medical professionals and offer better protection overall. Their use is growing as a result. Furthermore, customers' decisions to buy medical scrubs are influenced by the price difference between reusable and disposable solutions, which leads to a stronger preference for disposable options. The usage of disposable medical scrubs is encouraged by a significant price difference between reusable and disposable options, which limits the growth of the reusable medical scrubs market during the anticipated term.
Impact of COVID-19 on US Reusable Medical Scrubs Market
Reusable scrubs have become more popular and are being produced in greater quantities as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic's spike in demand for medical scrubs in American hospitals. With the help of awareness campaigns, strict guidelines for washing and using scrubs were put into place. The pandemic also spurred innovation, leading to the development of technology-infused scrubs with improved comfort and antibacterial qualities. Important companies grew their businesses to satisfy the increasing demand. However, the market saw a downturn as a result of saturated inventories and fewer orders in 2021 and 2022, as the effects of COVID-19 faded. It is anticipated that the U.S. market would soon resume its pre-pandemic growth rates.
US Reusable Medical Scrubs Market Key Players:
The market study provides market data by competitive landscape, revenue analysis, market segments and detailed analysis of key market players such as; Adar Medical Uniforms, LLC, BARCO UNIFORMS, CAREISMATIC BRANDS, FIGS, INC., Jaanuu, Inc., Kindthread, koi Design LLC, MAEVN UNIFORMS, Medline Industries, LP, Superior Group of Companies, Inc., Others.
US Reusable Medical Scrubs Market Segmentation:
By Gender: Based on the Gender, US Reusable Medical Scrubs Market is segmented as; Female, Male.
By Distribution Channel: Based on the Distribution Channel, US Reusable Medical Scrubs Market is segmented as; B2B, B2C (Online, Retail Store).
By Region: This research also includes data for Northeast region, Southeast region, Midwest region, Southwest region, West region.
This study also encompasses various drivers and restraining factors of this market for the forecast period. Various growth opportunities are also discussed in the report.