Protective Clothing Segment to Account for around 27% of the PPE Market in the UK during 2015: Technavio

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According to the latest market research study released by Technavio, the personal protective equipment market in the UK is expected to grow at a CAGR of close to 4% during the forecast period 2016-2020.

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Technavio research analysts categorize the personal protective equipment market in the UK based on product type:

Personal protective equipment market in the UK by product type 2015

Protective Clothing

27%

Harm and Arm Protection

25%

Foot and Leg Protection

22%

Head, Eye, and Face Protection

13%

Respiratory Protection

6%

Fall Protection

4%

Hearing Protection

3%

                                                                                 Source: Technavio

The top three revenue contributing product segments are discussed below:

PPE market in the UK by protective clothing

The PPE market in the UK by protective clothing segment generated revenues over $596 million in 2015 and is will post a CAGR of almost 4% by 2020. Protective clothing is used in industries where the employees face the possibilities of body injury due to the presence of hazards substances like hot liquids or molten metal, extreme temperatures, the impact of heavy machinery, tools, or other materials, and hazardous chemicals.  The primary industries that use protective clothing include chemical, pharmaceuticals, and oil and gas sectors. The type of protective clothing and the materials used for these products depend on the working environment of the user. Some of the different types of clothing materials used include treated wool or cotton for are used to workplaces with temperature changes and offer fire resistance, and paper-like fiber is used to protect employees against dust and splashes.

The increasing demand for products categories like thermal protective clothing is driving the growth in the UK market. The requirement for these protective clothing is primarily from these end-user industries that consist of construction, manufacturing, oil and gas, and mining segments. The vendors in the market are designing for young workers to attract more consumers and increase their businesses. The development and advances in fabric technologies will help companies to increase their sales and profitability during the forecast period,” says Sarah Haque, a lead analyst at Technavio for research on product lifecycle management.

PPE market in the UK by hand and arm protection

The PPE market in the UK by hand and arm protection segment generated revenues of almost $  553 million in 2015 and will post a CAGR of more than 3% by 2020. The availability of a wide variety of hand gloves will drive the demand in the UK market. The players are offering a different variety of design and appearance of gloves made of various materials to attract more consumers. These products are used for applications that involve exposure to sparks and sharp objects; these provide insulation against heat and protection from cuts and burns. The companies use fabric gloves for industrial applications that involve chafing and abrasions. The vendors are developing and launching cut and flame-resistant gloves to meet the demands of the consumers.

PPE market in the UK by foot and leg protection

The PPE market in the UK by foot and leg protection segment generated revenues of over $486 million in 2015 and will post a CAGR of more than 2% by 2020. These products protect the user’s feet from falling objects, penetrating materials, corrosive or poisonous materials, and electric shocks in a hazardous environment. The vendors are using advanced raw materials to manufacturer ergonomically enhanced and lightweight footwear for several industries. Some of the footwears that are available in the market that includes a puncture proof sole with an outer coating made of composite materials to prevent slipping.

The top leading vendors operating in the personal protective equipment market in the UK are:

  • 3M
  • Honeywell
  • MSA Safety
  • Kimberly-Clark

Other prominent vendors in the market include Alpha Solway, A J Charnaud, Ansell Microgard, Bolle Safety, Bristol Uniforms, Bennett Safetywear, Centurion Safety products, Corston Sinclair, CluisTROM, Delta Plus, Drägerwerk, DuPont, Delf Cold Storage and Workwear Solutions, Eurosafe Solutions, Globus, Helman, Helmet Integrated Systems, Interspiro, Johnstone Safety Products, Moldex-Metric, New Direction Clothing, P&P Safety, ProtectHear, Puretone, Portwest, R. Glover Ascroft, Respair, Sundström Safety, Scott Safety, Sensorcom, VersarPPS, Williamson-Dickie, and Wenaas.

A more detailed analysis is available in the Technavio report titled, ‘Personal Protective Equipment Market in the UK 2016-2020’. Technavio also customizes reports by other regions and specific segments upon request.

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