Scrub suits are used highly in the medical as well as health care sector. Scrubs are basically sanitary clothing used by surgeons, physicians, nurses, and other workers mainly involved in patient care in hospitals, clinic, and other. Originally the scrub suits were designed for the surgeons and other personnel work in the operation theatre, and they wear it before surgery. Now these suits are worn by many hospital personnel. Their use has also been extended outside the hospitals as well, where there is possibility of clothing may meet infectious agents (for instance-veterinarians, midwives, etc.). This market provides a huge potential and customer base for scrub suits market players, since doctors, medical stuff, and even the patients are quite a concern towards infectious diseases that can be spread in hospitals.
ESCALATING DEMAND FOR COMFORTABLE WORKWEAR FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN SCRUB SUITS INDUSTRY TO BOOST ITS DEMAND IN THE GLOBAL MARKET
The number of hospital-acquired infections (HAI) among health workers has increased in the last several years. These infections could be fungal, bacterial, or viral. The rise in HAIs has led hospital administrations to put a high emphasis on the use of suitable scrub suits in hospital premises. Further, the growing focus towards clean and safe hospital environments along with growing sense of professionalism are some factors which are altogether responsible for the growth of scrub suits market. To complement the growth, there has been an increase in the demand for comfortable, sanitary, and well-cleaned workwear such as scrub suits for health professionals. As scrub suits are designed and made available in a wide variety of fabric types, such as cotton, polyester, spandex, rayon, and blends, as well as in various sizes to ensure comfort and ease of movement, the popularity of this workwear is increasing worldwide. Furthermore, the use of nonwoven fabrics in scrub suits is growing as a result of the introduction of low-cost products. The growing demand for comfortable, multifunctional and safe attire in medical facilities is expected to lure better opportunities for the growth of scrub suits market.
The key players providing scrub suits market are Careismatic Brands, Adar Medical Uniforms, LLC., Med Couture, Barco Uniforms, Smitten Scrubs, Maevn Uniforms, Jaanuu, Inc., Cowboy Jungle, Inc. (Wonderwink), Lifethreads, And Figs, Inc. Companies in this market have been continuously focusing on strategies such as product developments, plant expansions, and mergers and acquisitions to expand their footprint worldwide and fulfill the growing demand of the market. For Instance, in March 2018, LifeThreads has been awarded a three-year group purchasing agreement with Premier, a leading healthcare improvement company
