Global Disposable Medical Gloves Markets, 2016-2024 - Latex Gloves Rapidly Lose Share to Synthetic Gloves

DUBLIN, Oct 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --

The "Disposable Medical Gloves - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering.

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2016 through 2024. Also, a five-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Disposable Medical Gloves in US$ by the following Product Segments:

• Examination Gloves
• Surgical Gloves

The report profiles 90 companies including many key and niche players such as:

• Ansell Healthcare, LLC
• B. Braun Melsungen AG
• Cardinal Health, Inc.
• Cypress Medical Products, LLC
• Halyard Health, Inc.
• Hartalega Holdings Bhd
• Kossan Rubber Industries BHD
• Medline Industries Inc.
• Molnlycke Health Care AB
• Paul Hartmann AG
• Rubberex Corporation
• Semperit AG Holding
• Shijiazhuang Hongray Group
• Supermax Corporation Berhad
• Top Glove Corporation Bhd
• Vulkan Medical AS

 Key Topics Covered:

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Disposable Medical Gloves - A Prelude

Market Outlook

Key Growth Drivers

Select Growth Impediments

Innovations Drive Growth

Improving Healthcare Expenditure Turbo Charges Demand

Rising Incidence of Hospital Acquired Infections Propels Market Growth

Aging Population and Growing Number of Surgical Procedures Spur Demand

Asia- Focal Point for Future Growth

2. MARKET TRENDS AND ISSUESLatex Gloves Rapidly Lose Share to Synthetic GlovesNitrile Gloves - An Effective Alternative to Natural Rubber Latex GlovesVinyl Disposable Gloves Laced With Inherent DrawbacksManufacturers of NR Latex Gloves Rise to the ChallengeUnderplayed Advantages of NRL: Hoping to Reinstate Consumer ConfidenceImplementation of Double Gloving' Practice Spurs Growth OpportunitiesSupply Shocks Affect Raw Material and Glove PricesJanuary 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)Durability of Medical Gloves: A Key IssueFuture of Powdered Gloves Precariously Hangs in BalanceProduct Variables for Commercial SuccessManaged Care Vs Cost ConcernsIndustry Upbeat on the Technology & Innovation FrontSurgical Gloves: Shaped by Comfort, Fit & Barrier Protection

3. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

A Peek into the Competitive Climate

A Topical Review of OEM Gloves Market

Top Glove - the Largest Rubber Glove Manufacturer

Capacity Expansion to Boost Nitrile Market Presence

Hartalega - The Leader in Nitrile Gloves Market

Enhanced Productivity and Expanded Target Markets

Strategies for Better Future

Supermax - An Overview of Company's Operations

Supermax - An Overview of Company's Operations Table 12: Supermax's Capacity Expansion Undertakings

Further Increase in Reliance on Nitrile to Fuel Growth for Kossan

4. PRODUCT OVERVIEWMedical Gloves: An IntroductionMedical Examination GlovesPowdered and Powder-Free Examination GlovesSurgical GlovesPowdered and Powder-Free Surgical GlovesReuse of Surgical GlovesClassification of Gloves: A Tabular ExpositionGloves: Not Always an Impermeable BarrierLatex GlovesLatex: A Necessary EvilThreats Caused by Latex GlovesContact DermatitisType I Reaction (Immediate Hypersensitivity)Type IV Reaction (Delayed Hypersensitivity)Contact UrticariaInternal ComplicationsOther InfectionsLatex AlternativesChloropreneNitrile polymersSynthetic PolyisopreneNeoprenePolymers or Block PolymersPolyurethaneThermoplastic rubberBenefits & Drawbacks of Latex and Non-Latex GlovesAdvantages of Natural Rubber Latex GlovesDisadvantages of Natural Rubber Latex GlovesAdvantages of Non-Latex GlovesDisadvantages of Non-Latex GlovesSynthetic Materials and Their Forte in a NutshellPolymer Coatings: A Peek Into What's NewHydrogelsPolyurethanesAcrylicsSiliconesNitrileFactors Influencing Buyer BehaviorBrand RecognitionPricePrompt Delivery

5. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS

Ansell Introduces Microflex LifeStar Nitrile Examination Gloves

Halyard Health Unveils Flexaprene Technology for Gloves

Halyard Health Launches Dual-Purpose Gloves for EMS and Law Enforcement Personnel

Epoch Launches Epoch Surgical Gloves

Medline Rolls Out SensiCare Shield Radiation Protection Gloves

Medline Launches Critical Response Gloves for EMT's Use

SmartPractice Introduces Reflection Sapphire Sensitive Nitrile Gloves for Dentists

FoodHandler Rolls Out MedHandler oneSAFE Exam-Grade Gloves for Healthcare

Sempermed Launches New Range of Medical Gloves

Shermond Introduces PremierSensitive Nitrile Examination Gloves

Polyco Rolls Out New Bodyguards Nitrile Disposable Glove

SmartPractice Dexterity 300 Nitrile Exam Gloves for Dental Practices

Sempermed Launches StarMed ROSE Nitrile Examination Gloves

Adenna Launches Enov8 PE Exam Gloves

Ansell Rolls Out GAMMEX Powder-Free Glove with AMT

Plak Smacker Introduces Perfect Touch Vanilla Flavored Nitrile Exam Gloves for Dentists

Ansell to Introduce TouchNTuff 93-250 Gloves with Ansell Grip Technology

Plak Smacker Launches Perfect Touch Cherry Flavored Nitrile Exam Gloves

PlatinumCode Rolls Out New Ultra-Thin Nitrile Exam Gloves

6. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITYAnsell Takes Over NitritexCardinal Health to Release Powder-Free Gloves in Hong KongNEA Accepts Medline's Restore Nitrile Examination GlovesJRMI Merges with AmerCareMedline Receives NEA Seal of Acceptance for Restore Nitrile Exam GlovesSempermed Invests in New Glove Factory in MalaysiaiNeedMD Inks Distribution Agreement with Mayar MedicalKimberly-Clark Divests Health Care DivisionHartalega to Expand Glove Manufacturing CapacityAnsell Inks Agreement to Acquire Barrier Safe

7. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS

8. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Total Companies Profiled: 90 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 98)

• The United States (43)
• Canada (5)
• Japan (1)
• Europe (18)
• France (1)
• Germany (5)
• The United Kingdom (4)
• Italy (1)
• Rest of Europe (7)
• Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (29)
• Latin America (2)

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