Why Hospital Linen Supply And Management Services has been a bustPosted by Mrudula Anil Karmarkar on May 27th, 2021 The global hospital linen supply and management services market size is expected to reach USD 13.9 billion by 2027, expanding at a CAGR of 6.3%, 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, and rising awareness towards surgical site infections are the key factors driving the market. Increased hospital admissions and the demand for consumables in the isolation centers across the globe are impacting the dynamics of these market spaces. With many medical devices' manufacturing centers in China, the supply has been severely disrupted which in turn is affecting the medical supply chain. We are working to account for this surge in our estimates. The report will account for Covid-19 as a key market contributor. Outsourcing of hospital linen supply and management services is preferred over in-house due to various advantages. Outsourcing is a convenient option for laundry of a large number of linen clothes. The majority of key players provide regular laundry service to healthcare facilities, which reduces the chances of contamination. This, in turn, is anticipated to drive the market over the forecast period. Outsourcing helps healthcare facilities to focus on their core competencies, workers, and various materials required for laundry. In addition, it saves time and money for upgrading equipment. Moreover, in-house laundry requires a huge investment in installing and maintaining the laundry facility. Therefore, an increase in the number of outsourced laundry services to the key players is boosting their revenue, which drives the market. Hospitals opt for outsourcing of linen supplies such as uniforms, gowns, bedsheets, pillow covers, towels, and medical apparel to maintain hygiene. This, in turn, is expected to drive the market over the forecast period. Key players in the market offer various linen supply and management services. They provide linen and apparels, medical apparels, gowns, towels, washcloths, bath towels, bed covers, and pillow covers. In addition to these offerings, value-added services provided by the companies attract the end-users. Some of the value-added services include uniform rental service, laundry, and waste removal systems. Majority of the key players such as Unitex Textile Rental Services, Inc.; Angelica Corporation; Healthcare Services Group, Inc.; ImageFIRST Healthcare Laundry Specialists, Inc.; Swisslog Holding AG; and AmeriPride Services, Inc. offer laundry services along with linen supply management. The laundry services include in-house as well as contractual services. Some of these companies also do the installation of laundry systems. In addition to laundry services, some of the key players such as Unitex Textile Rental Services, Inc.; Tetsudo Linen Service; and AmeriPride Services, Inc. also provide uniform rental services. These companies provide personalized uniforms, which can be customized for size, length, color, and any other specification as per the end user’s requirement. Moreover, companies like Unitex Textile Rental Services, Inc. have on-site linen and uniform management programs. Similarly, Angelica Corporation has web-based linen management software. These additional services offered by the key players in the market help them to increase their market share and boost the demand for hospital linen supply, thereby driving the market for hospital linen supply and management services. The increasing incidence of HAIs due to lack of sanitation and precaution is one of the leading factors contributing to market growth. For instance, as per the CDC, about one in 25 hospital patients contracts at least one HAI every year. Hospital gowns provide general protection against contamination and can help lower the risk of contracting HAIs. Furthermore, they can prevent bacterial and other microbial infections from entering a patient’s body. Thus, surgeons recommend patients to wear gowns before medical procedures. These factors are anticipated to propel the growth of the market for hospital linen supply and management services over the forecast period. Have a Query? Ask Our Expert: https://www.grandviewresearch.com/inquiry/1566/ibb The key players in the market for hospital linen supply and management services are adopting various strategies, such as mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, and product launches to strengthen their foothold. For instance, in 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. In September 2020, 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. Some of the prominent players in the hospital linen supply and management services market include:
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