Surgical mask is a personal protective equipment (PPE) that acts as a mechanical barrier that interferes with direct airflow in and out of the respiratory orifices (such as mouth and nose). A surgical mask creates physical barrier between nose and mouth of the wearer and potential contaminants in the immediate environment. Surgical masks are disposable devices that cover mouth and nose during medical procedures.
The global Surgical Masks Market was valued at US$ 5,091.6 Mn in 2021 and is forecast to reach a value of US$ 6,565.9 Mn by 2028 at a CAGR of 3.5% between 2022 and 2028.
Leading Companies in the Surgical Masks Industry:
1) The 3M Company
3M is an American multinational conglomerate operating in the fields of industry, worker safety, healthcare, and consumer goods. The company produces over 60.000 products under several brands. The company was founded in the year 1902, and the headquarters are located in Maplewood, Minnesota, U.S. the company was founded by J. Danley Budd, Henry. S. Bryan, William A. McGonagle, John Dwan, Hermon W. Cable.
In July 2022, the company announced it would spin off its healthcare assets to form a new, independent firm, likely completing the transaction in 2023. 3M will retain an ownership stake of 19.9% in the new, publicly-traded health care company and gradually divest the holdings.
2) Cardinal Health, Inc.
Cardinal Health, Inc. is an American multinational health care services company, and the 14th highest revenue generating company in the United States. The company specializes in the distribution of pharmaceuticals and medical products, serving more than 100,000 locations. The company also manufactures medical and surgical products, including gloves, surgical apparel, and fluid management products. In addition, it operates one of the largest networks of radio pharmacies in the U.S. Cardinal Health provides medical products to over 75 percent of hospitals in the United States. The company was founded in the year 1971, and the headquarters are located in Dublin, Ohio, U.S. The company was founded by Robert D. Wlter.
As of August 2021, it is ranked 14 on the Fortune 500 list with FY2020 annual revenue of $152.9 billion.
3) Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Kimberly-Clark Corporation is an American multinational personal care corporation that produces mostly paper-based consumer products. The company manufactures sanitary paper products and surgical & medical instruments. Kimberly-Clark brand name products include Kleenex facial tissue, Kotex feminine hygiene products, Cottonelle, Scott and Andrex toilet paper, Wypall utility wipes, KimWipes scientific cleaning wipes and Huggies disposable diapers and baby wipes. The company was founded in 1872, and the headquarters are located in Irving, Texas.
In 2022, Kimberly Clark acquired majority stake in Thinx, a period underwear brand.
4) DuPont
DuPont de Nemours Inc. commonly known as DuPont is an American multinational chemicals company. Over the years developed many polymers like Vespel, Nylon, Teflon, Mylar, Kevlar etc. DuPont played a major role in the development of Delaware and first arose as major supplier of gunpowder. The company was founded in the year 2017, and the headquarters are located in Wilmington, Delaware, USA. The company was founded by Eleuthere Irenee Du Pont.
In November 2022, DuPont completed the acquisition of Rogers Corporation, a global company in engineered materials.
5) Halyard
Halyard, formerly Kimberly-Clark Health Care, now part of Owens & Minor, sells sterilization wrap, facial protection, gloves, protective apparel, surgical drapes and gowns in more than 100 countries. The company was founded in the year 2018, and the headquarters are located in Alpharetta, Georgia, United States.
