Hospital Linen Supply And Management Services Market Size, Estimates, And Forecast To 2030

Hospital Linen Supply And Management Services Market Growth & Trends

The global hospital linen supply and management services market is expected to reach USD 21.3 million by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The increase in the prevalence of epidemics and pandemics, such as Ebola, COVID-19, and SARS along with the rising awareness regarding surgical site infection are the key factors driving the hospital linen supply and management services market.

Hospital Linen Supply And Management Services Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the hospital linen supply and management services market report based on product, material, end use, service provider, and region:

Based on the Product Insights, the market is segmented into Bed Sheet & Pillow Covers, Blanket, Bed Covers, Bathing & Cleaning Accessories, Patient Repositioner.

• The bedsheet & pillow covers segment held the largest market share of 46.0% in 2021 and is anticipated to witness considerable growth over the forecast period. Bedsheets used in the hospitals are of various types such as flat sheets, fitted sheets, bariatric sheets, hyperbaric sheets, gurney sheets, mortuary sheets, and birthing sheets.
• The bathing & cleaning accessories segment is expected to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period. This can be attributed to the increasing awareness about hygiene standards and the need for sanitation maintenance. It includes wipes, washcloths, and various types of towels such as bath, hand, & face towels. Bathing and cleaning accessories are available as disposable as well as reusable products.

Based on the Material Insights, the market is segmented into Woven and Non-Woven.

• The non-woven segment is anticipated to witness the fastest growth of more than 9.8% over the forecast period. The segment majorly includes protective materials such as hospital gowns, drapes, and sheets used during surgeries. The products are specially made for the aforementioned purposes as they have certain advantages over traditional materials, such as added barriers to infectious microorganisms, durability, and involve easy recycling procedures after appropriate sterilization. The increasing demand for hospital gowns, drapes, and medical sheets due to the rising hospital admissions owing to the pandemic outbreak across the globe is one of the major factors influencing the segment growth.

Based on the End-Use Insights, the market is segmented into Hospital, Diagnostic Centers, Standalone Clinics.

• The hospital segment held the largest market share of 49.9% in 2021 and is anticipated to witness a considerable growth rate over the forecast period. This is due to the rising number of patient admissions in hospitals for surgeries and treatments for COVID-19. As per the study conducted by the University of California, San Francisco, in 2016, on average, more than 2000 tons of waste are generated by the operating room per day, of which, a significant portion of waste is from disposable medical supplies. Thus, such high usage of medical disposables in the hospital may promote the segment growth over the forecast period.
• Diagnostic centers are anticipated to witness the fastest growth over the forecast period. Diagnostic centers require linen for beds, gowns, and apparel for patients as well as the staff. Apparels for patients are available in both reusable and disposable categories. In addition, the linen can be rented from various companies, which are later washed and dry cleaned based on the industry’s hygiene standards. The linen required by diagnostic centers includes diagnostic pants, diagnostic gowns, bath blankets, towels, lab coats, scrubs, sheets, pillowcases, patient gowns, and washcloths.

Based on the Service Provider Insights, the market is segmented into In-house and Contractual.

• The contractual segment of the hospital linen supply and management services segment is expected to showcase a fast growth rate of around 9.9% during the forecast period. Contractual services are gaining popularity due to the increase in the number of services pertaining to linen and the rise in the number of hospitals, beds, & working professionals. Contractual laundry saves space and resources in the hospitals; therefore, the hospitals are able to focus more on their core competencies. It is also a cost-curbing tool employed by the hospitals, as they do not have to spend on the installation of the systems and hire professionals for the services.

Hospital Linen Supply And Management Services Regional Outlook

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa (MEA)

Market Share Insights

• September 2019: Angelica Corporation recertified three of its largest facilities for the Hygienically Clean Healthcare Certification Program and remains certified for all 23 facilities. Thus, the company had the most hygienically clean healthcare-certified laundries in the U.S. This is expected to increase the customer base of the company.
• May 2016: Unitex opened its 12th facility in Linden, New Jersey and is the fourth facility owned and operated by the company. The new facility has the capability to process 1.1 million pounds of linen per week and will serve nursing homes and hospitals in New Jersey. This new facility is anticipated to strengthen the company’s position in this region.

Key Companies Profile & Market Share Insights

Market players in the industry are adopting various strategies, such as mergers & acquisitions, partnerships, and product launches to strengthen their foothold in the market.

Some of the prominent players operating in the global hospital linen supply and management services market include,

• Unitex Textile Rental Services, Inc.
• Emes Textiles Pvt. Ltd
• Angelica
• Elizabethtown Laundry Company
• Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
• ImageFIRST
• Tetsudo Linen Service Co., Ltd
• Celtic Linen
• Swisslog Holding Ltd

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