Tara Olivo, Associate Editor07.31.17
The adoption of nonwovens in the medical market is on an upward swing. Used for surgical drapes and gowns, face masks, wound care dressings, wipes, absorbent hygiene products and other fields, the medical market is expected to grow at an exceptional rate considering the increased demand from the healthcare industry for these types of products, according to information from market researcher MarketsandMarkets.
“This market has taken a huge leap forward with the ability of nonwoven products demonstrating high resistance to contaminations, exhibiting absorbency and barrier properties and ensuring comfort while in use,” says Neha Sharma, research analyst at MarketsandMarkets in Packaging, Construction, and Mining. “The healthcare industry has significantly transited from reusable medical fabrics to disposable, nonwoven-based fabrics across the world. This high demand for medical nonwoven products can be credited to the increase in the adoption of infection control measures by the medical community.”
The shift in trend from reusable medical products to single-use nonwoven products is due
“This market has taken a huge leap forward with the ability of nonwoven products demonstrating high resistance to contaminations, exhibiting absorbency and barrier properties and ensuring comfort while in use,” says Neha Sharma, research analyst at MarketsandMarkets in Packaging, Construction, and Mining. “The healthcare industry has significantly transited from reusable medical fabrics to disposable, nonwoven-based fabrics across the world. This high demand for medical nonwoven products can be credited to the increase in the adoption of infection control measures by the medical community.”
The shift in trend from reusable medical products to single-use nonwoven products is due
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