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Research Overview

Disposable vs. Reusable ? A Vital Debate for Market Growth

Dynamics between the disposable and reusable segments is a key factor affecting the growth in the disposable drapes and gowns market. The penetration of single-use surgical drapes and gowns varies significantly throughout Europe, and is much less than that in the United States where disposables account for over 80 per cent of the drapes/gowns utilised. Ingrained hospital practices support the continuing use of traditional textile reusable products in many European countries despite their inferiority to most single-use drapes and gowns available. Furthermore, there have been some innovations to create ?ehigh-tech?f reusable products with more effective barrier properties. While these products may have some limitations, they are a significant source of competition for the manufacturers of disposable products.

This Frost & Sullivan study explores the European market for disposable surgical drapes and gowns in terms of revenues by geographic regions and market segments. The research reviews the principal market drivers and restraints and includes a detailed discussion on the technology for manufacturing non-woven material providing the total costs for drapes and gowns.

New European Standard and Infection Control Regulations to Affect Market

Increasing awareness on the need for better infection control, particularly with respect to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) and hepatitis B, has increased the preference for drapes and gowns providing improved bacterial barriers. "Due to their patient protecting properties, drapes and gowns are now considered to be medical devices that have to comply with the European Union Medical Device Directive (MDD) of 1993," notes the analyst of the research. "This has led to the current development of a European standard for drapes and gowns, which is expected to have a major impact on the market for reusable and disposable surgical apparel."

Disposable Surgical Drapes and Gowns Gaining Increased Acceptance in the European Surgical Industry

Nonwoven fabrics with their excellent liquid resistance, tensile strength and hydrophobic/hydrophilic properties are gaining market attention. Meanwhile, the use of traditional cotton and cotton-polyester mixed textiles is rapidly decreasing as these fabrics fail to meet the requirements of the new standard. The choice, then, is likely to be between single-use products and 'high-tech' reusable products. However, studies show that the microbial penetration resistance of single-use drapes and gowns is much superior to that of reusable drapes and gowns, both traditional and ?ehigh-tech?f.

When total costs are considered, disposables tend to prove as less expensive than reusables that involve overheads, and logistics costs of sterilisation and laundering. In addition, the lower penetration levels make Europe an attractive investment destination for major multinationals in the surgical drapes and gowns markets.

Table Of Contents

1. Executive Summary

1. Executive Summary

1. Executive Summary for the European Disposable Surgical Drapes and Gowns Market

2. Glossary of Terms

1. Glossary of Terms

1. List of Definitions

2. Exchange Rates

3. Industry Challenges

1. Identification of Challenges Facing the European Disposable Surgical Drapes andGowns Market

1. Challenges

4. Market Engineering Research for the Total European Disposable Surgical Drapes and GownsMarket

1. Forecasts for the Total European Market

1. Market Overview and Definitions

2. Market Engineering Research System

3. Market Drivers and Restraints

4. Market Forecasts

5. Trends by Geographic Region

6. Trends by Product Type

7. Competitive Structure

8. Product Analysis

2. Technology Trends

1. Nonwoven Technology

2. Quality Testing

3. Disposable versus Reusable Drapes and Gowns

1. Total Cost Analysis

2. Product Attributes

3. Disposable versus Reusable Penetration

4. Forecasts for the Disposable Surgical Drapes Market

1. Market Overview and Definitions

2. Market Engineering Research System

3. Market Forecasts

4. Trends by Geographic Region

5. Competitive Analysis

5. Forecasts of the Disposable Surgical Gowns Market

1. Market Overview and Definitions

2. Market Engineering Research System

3. Market Forecasts

4. Trends by Geographic Region

5. Competitive Analysis

5. The European Disposable Surgical Drapes and Gowns Market?Geographical Trends

1. German Disposable Surgical Drapes and Gowns Market

1. Market Overview

2. Market Engineering Research System

3. Market Forecasts

4. Trends by Product Type

2. French Disposable Surgical Drapes and Gowns Market

1. Market Overview

2. Market Engineering Research System

3. Market Forecasts

4. Trends by Product Type

3. UK Disposable Surgical Drapes and Gowns Market

1. Market Overview

2. Market Engineering Research System

3. Market Forecasts

4. Trends by Product Type

4. Italian Disposable Surgical Drapes and Gowns Market

1. Market Overview

2. Market Engineering Research System

3. Market Forecasts

4. Trends by Product Type

5. Iberian Disposable Surgical Drapes and Gowns Market

1. Market Overview

2. Market Engineering Research System

3. Market Forecasts

4. Trends by Product Type

6. Benelux Disposable Surgical Drapes and Gowns Market

1. Market Overview

2. Market Engineering Research System

3. Market Forecasts

4. Trends by Product Type

7. Scandinavian Disposable Surgical Drapes and Gowns Market

1. Market Overview

2. Market Engineering Research System

3. Market Forecasts

4. Trends by Product Type

6. Market Engineering Strategy

1. Market Engineering Strategic Recommendations

1. Strategic Recommendations

a. End-user Education

b. Relationship and Partnering

c. Mergers and Acquisitions

d. Customer Monopoly

e. Innovation and Core Competency

f. Supply Chain Management

g. Product Differentiation and Branding

h. Manufacturing and Supply Chain Cost

i. Targeted Geographic Expansion

7. Frost & Sullivan Awards for the European Disposable Surgical Drapes and Gowns market

1. Frost & Sullivan Awards for the European Disposable Drapes and Gowns Market

1. Frost & Sullivan Awards

2. Market Leadership Award

3. Product Innovation Award

4. Product Quality Leadership Award

5. Competitive Strategy Leadership Award

6. Entrepreneurial Company Award

8. Database of Key Industry Participants

1. Database of Key Industry Participants

1. DKIP

9. Decision Support Databases

1. Databases on Demographics

1. Total Population

2. AIDS Mortality Rate

2. Databases on Healthcare Infrastructure

1. Number of Hospitals

3. Databases on Healthcare Expenditure

1. Per cent of Healthcare Expenditure

2. Per Capita Healthcare Expenditure