Protective clothing plays a crucial role in safeguarding individuals in various industries. It features specialized materials and designs to shield against workplace hazards, including chemicals, fire, heat, and biological agents. Common uses encompass industrial settings, healthcare, firefighting, hazardous material handling, and military applications. These garments offer protection, comfort, and durability, enhancing safety and minimizing risks for workers exposed to potentially harmful environments, making them vital for ensuring workplace safety and preventing injuries or contamination.
According to Data Bridge Market Research, the Global Protective Clothing Market accounted for USD 9.3 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach USD 18.40 billion by 2029. The market is expected to grow with a CAGR of 8.90% in the forecast period of 2022 to 2029.
“Establishment and expansion of manufacturing facilities in developing economies boost the market’s growth”
The protective clothing market is experiencing growth due to the establishment and expansion of manufacturing facilities in developing economies. As these regions witness increased industrialization and production activities, there is a rising demand for protective clothing to ensure worker safety. This trend is further driven by stringent regulations and a growing awareness of occupational hazards. Manufacturers are expanding their operations in these markets to meet the surging demand, thereby propelling the growth of the protective clothing market.
What restraints the growth of the global protective clothing market?
“Counterfeit materials restraints the market’s growth”
The protective clothing market faces constraints due to counterfeit materials. The presence of counterfeit protective clothing products poses significant challenges as they often fail to meet safety standards and compromise wearer protection. Such counterfeit goods undermine trust in the market, endanger worker safety, and can lead to legal repercussions. Consequently, stringent quality checks and regulatory measures are being enforced to curb the circulation of counterfeit materials, hindering the growth of the protective clothing market.
Segmentation: Global Protective Clothing Market
The global protective clothing market is segmented on the basis of product type, material type, user type, application, and end user.
- On the basis of product type, the protective clothing market is segmented into disposable, and durable.
- On the basis of material type, the protective clothing market is segmented into cotton fibers, polyamide, aramid and blends, polybenzimidazole (pbi), ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (uhmwpe), polyolefin and blends, laminated polyesters, others.
- On the basis of user type, the protective clothing market is segmented into industrial user, and personal user.
- On the basis of application, the protective clothing market is segmented into radiation, visibility, chemical, thermal, mechanical, and others.
- On the basis of end user, the protective clothing market is segmented into firefighting and law enforcement, military, oil and gas, construction and manufacturing, healthcare, mining, and others.
Regional Insights: Europe dominates the Global Protective Clothing Market
Europe dominates the protective clothing market because the extensive presence of major security shoe manufacturers in the region has propelled its growth. Additionally, the implementation of industry standards and adherence to stringent regulations mandating protective footwear in workplaces are anticipated to stimulate the demand for these products in the region in the coming years.
Asia-Pacific is expected to see significant growth in the protective clothing market due to the implementation of government regulations facilitating the use of safety shoes in workplaces, coupled with adherence to occupational safety standards, which has contributed to increased adoption. The growing emphasis on health and safety practices to mitigate workplace accidents is anticipated to boost the demand for protective footwear in the foreseeable future.
Recent Developments
- In October 2019, Teijin Limited launched a cooling vest, designed to offer firefighters heat resistance, flame resistance, and body heat reduction, all achieved through the utilization of compact electric fans. This new product release enables the company to more effectively cater to the requirements of its end-users.
- In December 2021, Shigemitsu Works Co. Ltd. and Ansell Protective Solutions AB (APS) entered into a distribution partnership in Japan. This agreement encompasses responsibilities such as marketing, distribution, post-sales service, and product maintenance across the Japanese market.
- In October 2020, Johnson Controls completed the sale of Scott Safety to 3M. This acquisition has facilitated the expansion of 3M's safety products and solutions portfolio.
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The Prominent Key Players Operating in the Global Protective Clothing Market Include:
- Bata Brand (India)
- Honeywell International Inc. (U.S.)
- Wolverine World Wide Inc. (U.S.)
- Rahman Group (India)
- Dunlop Protective Clothing (Portugal)
- VF Corporation (U.S.)
- Uvex group (Germany)
- Hewat's Edinburgh (U.K.)
- ELTEN GmbH (Germany)
- COFRA Holding (Switzerland)
- Rock Fall Ltd. (U.K.)
- Oftenrich Holdings Co. Ltd. (U.S.)
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Research Methodology: Global Protective Clothing Market
Data collection and base year analysis are done using data collection modules with large sample sizes. The market data is analyzed and estimated using market statistical and coherent models. In addition, market share analysis and key trend analysis are the major success factors in the market report. The key research methodology used by DBMR research team is data triangulation which involves data mining, analysis of the impact of data variables on the market, and primary (industry expert) validation. Apart from this, data models include Vendor Positioning Grid, Market Time Line Analysis, Market Overview and Guide, Company Positioning Grid, Company Market Share Analysis, Standards of Measurement, Global vs Regional and Vendor Share Analysis. Please request analyst call in case of further inquiry.
