North America Protective Clothing Market Size, Share, COVID-19 Impact, Opportunities And Trends By Type (Flame Retardant Apparel, Chemical Defending Garment, Cleanroom Clothing, Mechanical Protective Clothing, Limited General-Use Clothing), By End-User Industry (Oil And Gas, Chemical, Pharmaceuticals, Aerospace And Defense, Healthcare, Government), And By Country - Forecasts From 2022 To 2027

  • Published : Dec 2024
  • Report Code : KSI061613536
  • Pages : 111
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The North American protective clothing market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.12% over the forecast period, increasing from US$6.043 billion in 2025 to US$8.522 billion by 2030.

Protective clothing mainly refers to garments designed and manufactured with fabrics with greater strength. These clothes are designed to protect the person wearing them from harsh environments, like fires, cold, electricity, and force. They also protect the wearer from accidents or exposure to any chemicals or infections. 

The North American protective clothing market is estimated to grow at a steady rate during the forecast period. One of the major factors propelling the market is the increasing development of healthcare infrastructure across the region. Furthermore, the increasing initiatives by the governments to minimize workplace accidents are also anticipated to ensure growth.

What are the drivers of the North American protective clothing market?

  • Growing demand in hospitals and healthcare infrastructure

The region’s hospital and healthcare infrastructure expansion is pushing the North American protective clothing market growth. In the healthcare industry, protective clothes, like protective gowns, play a critical role in maintaining the safety of medical personnel and patients. This type of clothing restricts the accidental transfer of infections and viruses, from one person to another. 

The American Hospital Association, in its report, stated that the total number of hospitals in the USA increased significantly over the past few years. The association stated that in 2021, the nation had a total of 6,090 hospitals, which increased to 6,093 in 2022. In 2023, the total number of hospitals in the USA was recorded at 6,129.

  • Initiatives to reduce workplace accidents

One of the major factors pushing the North American protective clothing market forward is the increasing governmental and organizational initiatives to reduce workplace accidents or fatalities in the region. Protective clothing plays a key role in maintaining the safety of employees at any workplace, especially in industries that deal with heavy machinery or with higher occupational hazards, like mining, oil & gas, industrial, and healthcare.

Regional governments like the USA, Canada, and Mexico, have introduced multiple policies to reduce workplace fatalities, which include offering subsidies on the purchase of protective equipment like clothing. Workplace fatalities are among the major concerns for the labor department of any nation. The Association of Workers' Compensation Boards of Canada (AWCBC), in its report, stated that in 2022, the nation recorded a total of 993 workplace fatalities, of which 33 fatalities were of younger workers aged between 15 and 24.

Similarly, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor stated that workplace fatality in the nation grew significantly. The administration stated that in 2021, a total of 8,704 injuries were recorded in the nation, in which the total number of workers with amputation was recorded at 2,286. In 2022, the number of severe injuries increased to 9,109, with 2,396 amputations of workers. 2023 witnessed a decrease in severe injuries, with total injuries recorded at 8,943, whereas the amputation of workers reached 2,424. 

  • The chemical-defending garment is gaining popularity.

Owing to advancements in science and technology, a variety of risks have evolved in the atmosphere, significantly impacting farmers, soldiers, and employees in various industries. In numerous sectors of industry, as well as agriculture and defense, there is a pressing worry for people's health and safety. Tens of thousands of chemicals are used by American employees every day. For instance, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics has over 30,000 working employees as chemists in pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing and scientific research & development services as of 2023.

Furthermore, chemical exposure is anticipated to cause more than 190,000 illnesses and 50,000 deaths among workers each year, including various chronic diseases. Cancers and various kidney, lung, heart, stomach, brain, nerve, and reproductive illnesses have also been related to workplace chemical exposures. Amid such a scenario, chemical-defending garments have become an indisputable form of defense against chemical hazards, thereby increasing the demand for the said apparel in the region. 

Moreover, the United States government's strict regulation and penalties against chemical exposure-related hazards will also encourage industries to utilize chemical defending garments, in turn contributing to market expansion. For instance, in March 2024, an Atlanta-based chemical manufacturer was cited by the U.S. Department of Labor for 67 serious violations. The manufacturer faced a proposed $289,439 penalty after workers were reportedly exposed to hazardous chemicals and struck-by hazards.

Similarly, companies are also taking precautions against chemical hazards to ensure the safety of employees. Thus, the innovative product portfolio of major companies in the region will aid in market expansion during the forecast period. For instance, DuPont offers Tychem fabrics, which are tested by third-party laboratories for penetration against hundreds of substances in varying quantities.

The North American protective clothing market is segmented into three nations:

Geography-wise, the market of North American protective clothing is divided into the United States, Canada, and Mexico. In the United States, the rising concern over workplace safety in major industries such as construction, healthcare, and food processing, among others, will propel the market growth in the coming years. The stringent regulations imposed by authorities will play a pivotal role in applying protective clothing to bring down fatalities. For instance, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a US Department of Labor agency that is responsible for enforcing standards for safe working conditions. Additionally, the growing employment in oil and gas extraction will also have a significant impact on the protective clothing market in the projected timeframe. As per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the workforce increased from around 111.1 thousand in January 2022 to 119.6 thousand in January 2024.

Similarly, protective clothing in the healthcare sector reduces a healthcare worker's exposure to hazardous substances such as chemical exposure, fire and heat, and UV radiation. The growing workforce in the healthcare industry will lead to more requirements for protective clothing, such as personal protective equipment (PPE), in the forecasted period. For instance, as per the Association of Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialists (ACDIS) and Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in 2023, the healthcare sector created around 653,000 new jobs in the country, a nearly 17% increase from 2022.

North America protective clothing Market Key Developments: 

  • In November 2024, Honeywell agreed to divest its Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) business, as part of an effort to streamline its portfolio towards delivering the power of three powerful megatrends: automation, the future of aviation, and energy transition. Honeywell agreed to sell its Personal Protective Equipment business to a portfolio company of Odyssey Investment Partners called Protective Industrial Products, Inc., in an all-cash deal valued at $1.325 billion.

The North American protective clothing market is segmented and analyzed as follows:

  • By Type
    • Flame Retardant Apparel
    • Chemical Defending Garment
    • Cleanroom Clothing
    • Mechanical Protective Clothing
    • Limited General-Use Clothing
  • By End-User Industry
    • Oil and Gas
    • Chemical
    • Pharmaceuticals
    • Aerospace and Defense
    • Healthcare
    • Government
  • By Country
    • U.S.
    • Canada
    • Mexico

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Market Overview

1.2. Market Definition

1.3. Scope of the Study

1.4. Market Segmentation

1.5. Currency

1.6. Assumptions

1.7. Base and Forecast Years Timeline

1.8. Key benefits for the stakeholders

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY  

2.1. Research Design

2.2. Research Process

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

3.1. Key Findings

3.2. Analyst View

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

4.1. Market Drivers

4.2. Market Restraints

4.3. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers

4.3.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers

4.3.3. The Threat of New Entrants

4.3.4. Threat of Substitutes

4.3.5. Competitive Rivalry in the Industry

4.4. Industry Value Chain Analysis

5. NORTH AMERICA PROTECTIVE CLOTHING MARKET BY TYPE

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Flame Retardant Apparel

5.3. Chemical Defending Garment

5.4. Cleanroom Clothing

5.5. Mechanical Protective Clothing

5.6. Limited General-Use Clothing

6. NORTH AMERICA PROTECTIVE CLOTHING MARKET BY END-USER INDUSTRY

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Oil and Gas

6.3. Chemical

6.4. Pharmaceuticals

6.5. Aerospace and Defense

6.6. Healthcare

6.7. Government

7. NORTH AMERICA PROTECTIVE CLOTHING MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY

7.1. Introduction

7.2. U.S.

7.3. Canada

7.4. Mexico

8. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS

8.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis

8.2. Market Share Analysis

8.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations

8.4. Competitive Dashboard

9. COMPANY PROFILES

9.1. DuPont

9.2. MCR Safety (Acquired by Bunzl Plc)

9.3. Lakeland Industries, Inc.

9.4. MSA

9.5. 3M

9.6. Ansell Ltd.

9.7. Protective Industrial Products, Inc.

9.8. Wildrose Garments

9.9. Noriske

9.10. DENIOS

9.11. Penguin Health

DuPont

MCR Safety (Acquired by Bunzl Plc)

Lakeland Industries, Inc.

MSA

3M

Ansell Ltd.

Protective Industrial Products, Inc.

Wildrose Garments

Noriske

DENIOS

Penguin Health