Medical Breathable Tapes Market

Global Medical Breathable Tapes Market Size (2023 to 2028)

The size of the global medical breathable tapes market is expected to grow from USD 7.3 billion in 2023 to USD 9.43 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 5.10% from 2023 to 2028.

Medical breathable tapes are elastic and can be removed without damaging the skin. These are pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes used in the medical sector. The breathable tapes are primarily used in surgeries, which help to prevent infections. Some of the breathable tapes are made of cotton. The tapes made of microporous materials like 3M micropores are widely used in surgical procedures. They allow limited air or moisture, and these tapes are waterproof and tear-resistant. Pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes specifically used for supporting bandages or other wound dressings across hospitals, clinics, laboratories, etc., are called breathable medical tapes. Their breathability factor is also indicated in that they are known to maintain moisture at the dressing site, promote appropriate wound healing and provide mechanical & bacterial protection to the wound.

Impact of COVID-19 on the global medical breathable tapes market:

Being the world manufacturer of spare parts, China has severely affected other markets, including the medical breathable tapes market. The growing consumer trend towards infections acquired in healthcare is driving the demand for breathable medical tapes to prevent cross-contamination with COVID-19 infections. In addition, the increasing demand for injury and wound coverage creates an excellent opportunity for the growth of the medical breathable tapes market, which has reduced the frequency of visits to hospitals and clinics. Except for the medical supplies and survival products industries, most industries have been hit hard, and the breathable medical tape industries have also been hit hard. However, local governments have taken several initiatives to manufacture breathable bands locally, which will balance the gaps between supply and demand in the years to come.

MARKET DRIVERS:

The growth of the medical breathable tapes market is primarily driven by the growing incidence of chronic diseases and accidents.

The increasing geriatric population is increasing the incidence of chronic diseases and injuries. The growing incidence of wound infection has become a significant concern for healthcare professionals and patients, which are key factors driving the breathable medical tapes market growth. The increasing incidences of hospital-acquired infections and the rise in surgical procedures are propelling the market's growth rate. The growing clinical awareness and increased sales of breathable medical tapes from past years are also bolstering market growth. In addition, the utilization of breathable medical tapes in treating skin injuries lavishes the market's chances to grow. A higher incidence of skin sensitivity for the geriatric population has been lately, resulting in many skin inflammation and trauma types due to the application of dressings on the skin. Therefore, the contrary effect of wound dressing techniques on the skin is one of the significant factors that has been deterring the growth of the medical breathable tapes market.

Advanced wound dressing using breathable medical types of higher quality can sort the problem cost more elevated than traditional wound dressings. Due to this, patients still prefer traditional dressings despite their slow healing process, thus posing a challenge to the growth of the advanced wound bandages and tapes market. The market is also heavily endowed with support from the financial and technological aspects, which is expected to better the product and its usage in the near future.

MARKET RESTRAINTS:

However, raw materials' volatility is expanding the price of the final product, which is a restraining attribute for market participants. In addition, stringent rules and regulations by the government regarding environmental safety measures also hinder the growth of the medical breathable membranes market.

REPORT COVERAGE:

This research report on the global medical breathable tapes market has been segmented and sub-segmented based on the product type, end-user, and region.

Medical Breathable Tapes Market - By Product Type:

• Medical Breathable Poly Ethylene Tape
• Medical Breathable Non-Woven Tape
• Waterproof Zinc Oxide Adhesive Cloth Tape
• Medical Rayon Tape
• Zinc Oxide Adhesive Cloth Tape
• Easy-tear Non-woven Cloth Tape
• Others

Based on product type, the Zinc Oxide Adhesive Cloth Tape segment accounted for a major share of the global market in 2022 and is expected to continue the same in foreseen years. The breathable medical tapes with zinc oxide reduce infection risk and are expected to gain demand in surgical procedures.

Medical Breathable Tapes Market - By End User:

• Hospitals
• Clinics
• Home Care

The hospital sector is gaining massive popularity with its varied application based on end-user.

Medical Breathable Tapes Market - By Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa

North America dominates the medical breathable tapes market due to increasing patient awareness regarding diseases and wound infections and the rapidly increasing geriatric population in the region, especially in the US. Therefore, the focus of key market players on advanced wound dressings compared to the traditional ones is the major trend witnessed in this region.

The Asia Pacific medical bandages market is expected to witness high growth over the forecast period due to immense opportunities in this region, especially in China & Japan. The large population, coupled with rising patient awareness levels regarding diseases and wound infections and increased per capita income, are the major growth drivers for this region.

KEY MARKET PLAYERS:

Some notable companies that dominate the global medical breathable tapes market profiled in this report are CMS Group of Companies, Advance Tapes International, NICHIBAN CO. LTD, Lohmann GmbH & Co.KG, and Surface Shields.