HYDROPHILIC COATINGS MARKET ANALYSIS

Market Concentration and Competitive Landscape

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Rising Focus on Infection Control

Another key driver for the hydrophilic coatings market is the increasing focus on infection control across various end-use industries. Hydrophilic coatings are widely used on catheters, implants, valves, and other medical devices to prevent microorganism adhesion and subsequent device related infections. These coatings activate in aqueous environments and create an impervious coating on the surface which discourages microbial attachment and biofilm formation. With growing importance given to hospital acquired or device related infections, hydrophilic coatings are being more commonly used by medical device manufacturers and hospitals. Strict regulations regarding hygiene and infection control in hospitals have further raised the importance of such anti-microbial coatings. Even in other industries including food processing and pharmaceuticals, hydrophilic coatings are gaining acceptance as they help in improving hygiene and safety. Their ability to aid infection control is a major factor driving demand from industries beyond healthcare as well. The development of advanced coatings with better lubricating properties and anti-microbial effectiveness will continue boosting their uptake in the coming years.