GLOBAL MEDICAL SCRUBS MARKET SIZE AND SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS AND FORECASTS (2024-2031)

Global Medical Scrubs Market Size and Trends

Global medical scrubs market is estimated to be valued at USD 48.48 Bn in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 74.21 Bn by 2031, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3% from 2024 to 2031.

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The demand for medical scrubs is expected to grow at a steady pace during the forecast period. Increasing focus of hospitals and medical institutions towards ensuring safety and comfort of their staff is expected to be a key growth driver. Moreover, rising healthcare expenditure across various countries and growing emphasis on providing quality healthcare are expected to boost demand for medical scrubs. Adoption of advanced fabrics for manufacturing scrubs that have antibacterial and moisture-wicking properties is a major trend in the market. Manufacturers are focusing on launching innovative products to meet the rising demand. However, availability of cheaper alternatives might hamper the market growth to some extent.

Growing demand from healthcare professionals

Global  medical scrubs market has been witnessing significant growth over the past few years due to growing demand from the healthcare industry professionals. As the healthcare sector continues to expand globally, there has been a rise in the number of doctors, nurses and other staff working in hospitals and clinics. With increasing healthcare infrastructure and facilities, more professionals are requiring standard uniforms and dresses to maintain hygiene and convenience at the workplace. Scrubs are the most appropriate attire for healthcare workers as these are comfortable to wear for long hours and can be washed easily to maintain sterile environment in hospitals. With rising patient numbers, the pressure and workload on existing healthcare staff has also increased substantially. In such challenging work conditions, healthcare professionals prefer clothing that is easy to maintain and allows free movement when working continuously for long shifts. Medical scrubs meet this need perfectly as these are light weight, have flexible fabric and come in various styles suitable for different job roles ranging from doctors to technicians. Growing stress levels among nurses and paramedics in particular have further boosted demand for easy care garments like scrubs. Various medical conferences and workshops have also highlighted the importance of appropriate attire in the well-being of healthcare workers.

Global medical scrubs market is experiencing significant growth due to growing awareness about hygiene and safety standards in healthcare settings globally. With the COVID-19 pandemic highlighting the importance of cleanliness and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) by medical professionals, there is increased focus on ensuring healthcare workers wear appropriate attire that can be cleaned easily and provides adequate protection. Various studies and guidelines by organizations like the WHO and CDC now recommend sustainable fabrics for medical scrubs that can be washed at high temperatures without discomfort to the skin or losing shape. These fabrics are also breathable and allow less retention of viruses and bacteria on them. The increased laundry cycles that healthcare facilities now undertake on a daily basis to ensure highest levels of disinfection has also boosted demand for medical scrubs that maintain durability through multiple washes. Advanced fabrics which offer fluid resistance and repellency are gaining popularity as these provide an extra layer of protection for healthcare workers attending to contagious patients.