Surgical Apparel Manufacturing in the US - Market Research Report (2013-2028)
New York, United States
Last Updated: September 2023
NAICS OD4110Revenue
$1.1bn
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
$XX.Xm
Employees
2,508
Businesses
40
Wages
$XXX.Xm
Surgical Apparel Manufacturing in the US industry analysis
Surgical apparel manufacturers have been able to achieve some growth over the past five years, but several factors have tempered their expansion. While the aging baby boomer population has translated to an increasing number of surgeries, gradual demographic shifts aren't making up for the huge challenge that is import competition. Overseas manufacturers are able to leverage cheaper labor to undercut domestic companies and currently make up nearly half of the US market for surgical apparel. The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic led to an unprecedented spike in demand for surgical equipment, but most of this skyrocketing demand was captured by foreign competitors in China and Mexico. Still, strong government support for manufacturers and consumers helped sustain the industry. Overall, industry-wide revenue has grown at an estimated CAGR of 0.9% to $1.1 billion over the five years to 2023, including an estimated 1.1% increase in 2023 alone.The pressure of highly available imports has presented another challenge to the industry in the form of profit loss. Manufacturers have been pushed to keep their prices low to avoid losing business but have also contended with surging wage costs and price hikes for their main inputs. They also have been innovating in an attempt to make their products stand out, but this requires investment in research and development. In addition, hospitals buy large quantities of surgical apparel products, giving them strong power when negotiating prices in contracts. These challenges have forced surgical apparel manufacturers to absorb heightened input costs, leading profit to compress and acquisition activity to slow.The next five years will be much more lucrative for US surgical apparel manufacturers. Indicated by a declining Trade-Weighted Index (TWI), the US dollar is set to depreciate more so than other major currencies, making US products comparatively cheaper. This will have the twofold effect of boosting exports and alleviating domestic manufacturers from some import competition. The continual aging of the population will help demand remain strong, and industry revenue is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 2.6% to $1.2 billion over the five years to 2028.
Trends and Insights
- Import penetration is challenging domestic manufacturers. Cheaper and effective surgical apparel from overseas is undercutting US products and currently accounts for nearly half the market. However, the declining TWI will help promote US surgical apparel over the next five years.
- Disposable caps, gowns and drapes are the most popular. These products command higher price tags and are essential equipment for hospitals and other medical care providers.
- The Southeast is the top region. The region has many hospitals and key ports, giving surgical apparel manufacturers access to key buyers.
- Clients need high-quality apparel. Because hospitals and other buyers need to preserve the health of their employees, they buy surgical garments that can offer effective protection from pathogens and contaminants. They also prefer products that are breathable and comfortable to wear.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2013-2028)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 0.9 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $1.1bn in 2023.
Trends and Insights
COVID-19
- Demand for surgical apparel skyrocketed amid the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, and manufacturers ramped up production accordingly.
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Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
The aging population leads to more surgeries
- Because of better medical care and sluggish birth rates, the US population is trending toward a higher median age.
Biggest companies in the Surgical Apparel Manufacturing in the US
| Company | Market Share (%)
2023 | Revenue ($m)
2023 | Profit ($m)
2023 | Profit Margin (%)
2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cardinal Health, Inc. | 307.6 | 9.3 | 3.0 | |
Medline Industries Inc. | 181.7 | 18.4 | 10.1 | |
3m Company | 17.9 | 2.6 | 14.6 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Disposable gowns, drapes and packs, Reusable gowns, drapes and packs and Other disposable surgical apparel. Disposable gowns, drapes and packs is the largest segment of the Surgical Apparel Manufacturing in the US.
Trends and Insights
Gowns, drapes and caps are essential healthcare products
- Surgical gowns, drapes and packs are essential protective garments in health settings, providing microbial protection and comfort for staff members.
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Competitors
- Costume & Team Uniform Manufacturing in the US
Complementors
- Medical Device Manufacturing in the US
- Medical Instrument & Supply Manufacturing in the US
- Hospitals in the US
International industries
- Global Apparel Manufacturing
- Men's & Boys' Apparel Manufacturing in Canada
- Women's, Girls' & Infants' Apparel Manufacturing in Canada
- Men's and Boys' Wear Manufacturing in Australia
- Women's and Girls' Wear Manufacturing in Australia
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
This industry manufactures sterile surgical apparel such as surgical gowns, drapes, shoe covers and face masks. Surgical apparel is used to reduce the transfer of bacteria from surgical staff to the patient, while also protecting the staff from blood, urine, saline or other chemicals and bodily fluids during surgical procedures. This industry does not include apparel worn underneath protective gear, nor items sold for veterinary or laboratory use.
What's included in this industry?
Manufacturing surgical gowns, drapes and packsManufacturing surgical masks, shoe covers and capsManufacturing other surgical apparelResearching and developing materials and designCompanies
Cardinal Health, Inc.Medline Industries Inc.3m CompanyPurchase this report to view all 3 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
OUTPATIENT CAREPERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (R&D)Industry Code
NAICS 33911 - Surgical Apparel Manufacturing in the US
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Import penetration is challenging domestic manufacturers. Cheaper and effective surgical apparel from overseas is undercutting US products and currently accounts for nearly h...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2013-2022) and forecast (2023-2028)
- Employees, including historical (2013-2022) and forecast (2023-2028)
- Businesses, including historical (2013-2022) and forecast (2023-2028)
- Profit, including historical (2013-2023)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
Disposable caps, gowns and drapes are the most popular. These products command higher price tags and are essential equipment for hospitals and other medical care providers.
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
- International Trade
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2023
- Product innovation level
- Total imports, level and trend
- Total exports, level and trend
- Trade Balance
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2023
- Major market segmentation in 2023
- International trade, including imports by country and exports by country
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
- Recent trends in import and export volumes, country of origin or destination, and expected future trends
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
The Southeast is the top region. The region has many hospitals and key ports, giving surgical apparel manufacturers access to key buyers.
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each state
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2023
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each state in 2023
- Number and share of revenue each state accounts for in 2023
- Number and share of wages each state accounts for in 2023
- Number and share of employees in each state in 2023
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across North America, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Clients need high-quality apparel. Because hospitals and other buyers need to preserve the health of their employees, they buy surgical garments that can offer effective prot...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2018-2023
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
Major companies are going digital. Cardinal Health's partnerships with Kinaxis and Medline's Healthcare Resiliency Initiative are helping upgrade IT systems and tracking capa...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2019 through 2023
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2023
- Overview of Cardinal Health, Inc.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2017 through 2023
- Overview of Medline Industries Inc.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2017 through 2023
- Overview of 3m Company's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2017 through 2023
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Cardinal Health, Inc., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Medline Industries Inc., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for 3m Company, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Products must meet quality standards. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classifies surgical apparel products as medical devices, which makes them subject to stringent re...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2013-2028)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2013-2028)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Profit is compressing. The industry’s primary inputs have become significantly more expensive in the years since the pandemic, and fierce competition has limited the ability ...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2023
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2023
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Industry Multiples (2016-2021)
- Industry Tax Structure (2016-2021)
- Income Statement (2016-2021)
- Balance Sheet (2016-2021)
- Liquidity Ratios (2016-2021)
- Coverage Ratios (2016-2021)
- Leverage Ratios (2016-2021)
- Operating Ratios (2016-2021)
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2013-2028)
- Revenue per Employee (2013-2028)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2013-2028)
- Employees per Establishment (2013-2028)
- Employees per Enterprise (2013-2028)
- Average Wage (2013-2028)
- Wages/Revenue (2013-2028)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2013-2028)
- IVA/Revenue (2013-2028)
- Imports/Demand (2013-2028)
- Exports/Revenue (2013-2028)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2013-2028)
- IVA (2013-2028)
- Establishments (2013-2028)
- Enterprises (2013-2028)
- Employment (2013-2028)
- Exports (2013-2028)
- Imports (2013-2028)
- Wages (2013-2028)
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Surgical Apparel Manufacturing in the US industry in United States in 2024?
The market size of the Surgical Apparel Manufacturing in the US industry in United States is $1.1bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Surgical Apparel Manufacturing in the US industry in 2023?
There are 40 businesses in the Surgical Apparel Manufacturing in the US industry in United States, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.0 % between 2018 and 2023.
Has the Surgical Apparel Manufacturing in the US industry in United States grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Surgical Apparel Manufacturing in the US industry in United States has been growing at a CAGR of 0.9 % between 2018 and 2023.
What is the forecast growth of the Surgical Apparel Manufacturing in the US industry in United States over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Surgical Apparel Manufacturing in the US industry in United States is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Surgical Apparel Manufacturing in the US market in United States?
The biggest companies operating in the Surgical Apparel Manufacturing market in United States are Cardinal Health, Inc., Medline Industries Inc. and 3m Company
What does the Surgical Apparel Manufacturing in the US in United States include?
Manufacturing surgical gowns, drapes and packs and Manufacturing surgical masks, shoe covers and caps are part of the Surgical Apparel Manufacturing in the US industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Surgical Apparel Manufacturing in the US in United States?
The company holding the most market share in United States is Cardinal Health, Inc..
How competitive is the Surgical Apparel Manufacturing in the US industry in United States?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Surgical Apparel Manufacturing in the US industry in United States.
