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Nursing Scrubs Market Share, Demand Analysis & Forecast 2032

  • Writer: Pallavi Garudkar
    Pallavi Garudkar
  • Nov 27, 2025
  • 3 min read
Nursing Scrubs Market
Nursing Scrubs Market

According to Fortune Business Insights the global nursing scrubs market size was valued at USD 2.45 billion in 2024. The market is projected to grow from USD 2.59 billion in 2025 to USD 4.37 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 7.8% during the forecast period. Nursing scrubs are specialized uniforms worn by healthcare workers, primarily nurses, to maintain hygiene standards and professionalism in patient care environments. They are designed to be simple, easy to clean, and comfortable, safeguarding minimal contamination and freedom of movement during long shifts.

Market Share & Regional Highlights:

  • Asia Pacific: Largest regional market due to fast-expanding healthcare infrastructure, growing nursing workforce, and institutional procurement of medical apparel.

  • Europe: Second-largest market with strong demand in the U.K., France, Italy, and Germany. Growth supported by structured healthcare systems and increasing workforce compliance with infection-control protocols.

  • North America: Mature market driven by well-established healthcare infrastructure, high surgical volume, and strong adoption of premium scrubs.

  • Latin America & Middle East & Africa: Steady growth expected due to hospital expansions, improving healthcare awareness, and rising investments in public healthcare.

Market Segmentation:

By Usability

  • Reusable Scrubs: Dominant segment in 2024. Preferred due to durability, long-term cost savings, and reduced environmental impact.

  • Disposable Scrubs: Expected to grow rapidly with advancements in nonwoven and protective fabric technologies.

By Gender

  • Female Scrubs: Largest segment; attributed to the higher proportion of women in the global nursing workforce.

  • Male Scrubs: Smaller but steadily expanding segment in line with rising male participation in nursing.

By Distribution Channel

  • B2B (Business-to-Business): Largest share in 2024. Driven by bulk procurement by hospitals, clinics, and healthcare institutions.

  • B2C (Business-to-Consumer): Expected to record the fastest growth due to increasing online sales and individual purchases via e-commerce platforms.

Key Market Drivers:

  • Rising hospital admissions and surgical procedures driven by chronic diseases, aging populations, and increasing healthcare access.

  • Expansion of global healthcare infrastructure and a rapidly growing nursing workforce.

  • Heightened focus on hygiene and infection prevention, increasing the frequency of uniform changes.

  • Product innovation in antimicrobial, fluid-resistant, moisture-wicking, and performance fabrics.

Market Restraints:

  • Unethical resale of used scrubs, particularly in informal markets, compromising hygiene standards and market trust.

  • Environmental concerns, such as microplastic release during laundering of synthetic scrubs.

  • Pricing pressure due to the entry of low-cost manufacturers, especially in Asia.

  • Regulatory compliance requirements related to fabric performance, comfort, and safety standards increasing production costs.

Regional Insights:

  • Asia Pacific: Dominant region with rapid market growth. Increasing hospital construction, government healthcare initiatives, and higher adoption of standardized medical uniforms.

  • North America: Premium scrub demand rising, driven by fashion-conscious healthcare workers and advanced product innovation.

  • Europe: Strong institutional purchasing, stringent hygiene protocols, and rising geriatric-care workforce.

  • Rest of the World: Gradual growth supported by health sector modernization, rising nursing populations, and improving infrastructure.

List of Key Nursing Scrubs Companies Profiled:

  • FIGS, INC. (U.S.)

  • O&M Halyard (U.S.)

  • Superior Group of Companies (U.S.)

  • BARCO UNIFORMS (U.S.)

  • F. Corporation (U.S.)

  • Kindthread (U.S.)

  • ANSELL LTD. (Australia)

  • Medline Industries, LP (U.S.)

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