Industrial Protective Clothing Market 2016-2020

Industrial Protective Clothing Market Overview

Extensive research carried out by the analysts at Technavio has shown that global industrial protective clothing market will witness tremendous growth and will post a CAGR of close to 9% over the forecast period. With several technological advanctements taking place in the manufacturing of protective fabric, the market for industrial protective clothing will have a positive outlook in the coming years. The rising concerns regarding the safety of workers, restricting illness and injuries, and protecting the personnel from fire, chemical agents, and life-threatening injuries have led to the continuous improvement in the protective clothing industry. New materials, novel manufacturing processes for advanced textiles, and other advances in technology have resulted in the development of upgraded protective fabrics. Moreover, vendors are investing significantly in upgrading their unit to enhance the manufacturing process. Also, with the introduction of several R&D programs to develop products that provide optimum protection for the wearer will propel this market’s growth prospects in the coming years.

In terms of geography, the Americas was the highest revenue contributor in the global industrial protective clothing market and is anticipated to reach close USD 8 billion by 2020. The rising awareness regarding safety at workplace and protective clothing, in general, have sustained the demand in this region. Moreover, vendors like 3M and Honeywell in the region are drive innovation and development which will also aid to this market’s growth in the Americas.

Market Competitive Analysis 

The global industrial protective clothing market is highly fragmented due to the presence of several well-established vendors. The R&D facilities and investments by the market leaders ensure that product innovation is always prioritized. The five prominent vendors cater the mainstream market. However, local brands are launching their range of protective clothing, which are an inexpensive alternative to the branded protective clothing in an attempt to use sales volumes to gain market share. This has led to the entry of many new vendors in the market.

Key vendors in this market are -

• 3M
• Alpha Protech
• Ansell
• Dräger
• Kimberly-Clark

Other prominent vendors in this market are Gateway Safety, Honeywell, Jallatte Group, and Kwintet.

Industrial Protective Clothing Market: Segmentation by Product

• Disposable clothing
• Durable clothing

The disposable clothing segment dominated the market and accounted for more than 57% of the market shares in terms of revenue. Disposable coveralls are an economical and effective alternative to fabric garments and are mostly offered as lab coats, coveralls, socks, shoe covers, sleeves, and aprons. These coveralls provide light-weight intrinsic barrier protection against dangerous dry particles and aerosols, and non-hazardous liquid splash. These are highly effective for industrial workers in applications including handling asbestos, general maintenance and operations, lead abatement, and mold remediation.

Industrial Protective Clothing Market: Segmentation by Application

• Chemical defending garments
• Flame retardant apparel
• Mechanical protective clothing
• Clean room clothing
• Limited general use clothing

The chemical defending garments segment led the market and is foreseen to reach close to USD 5 billion by 2020. Protective clothing is used to prevent the exchange of particulate matter among individuals and the environment. The garment has a fine pore size that blocks the exchange of particulate matter and is lined with a thin layer of polytetrafluoroethylene. Moreover, these garments also have a head enclosure that has a closed transparent hood or an open hood that partially exposes the wearer's face.

Industrial Protective Clothing Market: Key Highlights of the Report for the Forecast Period 2016-2020

• What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2020?
• What are the key factors driving the global industrial protective clothing market?
• What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global industrial protective clothing market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in the global industrial protective clothing market?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global industrial protective clothing market?
• What are the trending factors influencing the market shares of the Americas, APAC, and EMEA?
• What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the global industrial protective clothing market?

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