Dublin, Sept. 28, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Disposable Medical Gloves - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering.

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2016 through 2024. Also, a five-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Disposable Medical Gloves in US$ by the following Product Segments:

• Examination Gloves
• Surgical Gloves

The report profiles 90 companies including many key and niche players such as:

• Ansell Healthcare, LLC
• B. Braun Melsungen AG
• Cardinal Health, Inc.
• Cypress Medical Products, LLC
• Halyard Health, Inc.
• Hartalega Holdings Bhd
• Kossan Rubber Industries BHD
• Medline Industries Inc.
• Molnlycke Health Care AB
• Paul Hartmann AG
• Rubberex Corporation
• Semperit AG Holding
• Shijiazhuang Hongray Group
• Supermax Corporation Berhad
• Top Glove Corporation Bhd
• Vulkan Medical AS

Key Topics Covered:

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Disposable Medical Gloves - A Prelude
Market Outlook
Key Growth Drivers
Select Growth Impediments
Innovations Drive Growth
Improving Healthcare Expenditure Turbo Charges Demand
Rising Incidence of Hospital Acquired Infections Propels Market Growth
Aging Population and Growing Number of Surgical Procedures Spur Demand
Asia- Focal Point for Future Growth

2. MARKET TRENDS AND ISSUES
Latex Gloves Rapidly Lose Share to Synthetic Gloves
Nitrile Gloves - An Effective Alternative to Natural Rubber Latex Gloves
Vinyl Disposable Gloves Laced With Inherent Drawbacks
Manufacturers of NR Latex Gloves Rise to the Challenge
Underplayed Advantages of NRL: Hoping to Reinstate Consumer Confidence
Implementation of Double Gloving' Practice Spurs Growth Opportunities
Supply Shocks Affect Raw Material and Glove Prices
January 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Durability of Medical Gloves: A Key Issue
Future of Powdered Gloves Precariously Hangs in Balance
Product Variables for Commercial Success
Managed Care Vs Cost Concerns
Industry Upbeat on the Technology & Innovation Front
Surgical Gloves: Shaped by Comfort, Fit & Barrier Protection

3. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
A Peek into the Competitive Climate
A Topical Review of OEM Gloves Market
Top Glove - the Largest Rubber Glove Manufacturer
Capacity Expansion to Boost Nitrile Market Presence
Hartalega - The Leader in Nitrile Gloves Market
Enhanced Productivity and Expanded Target Markets
Strategies for Better Future
Supermax - An Overview of Company's Operations
Supermax - An Overview of Company's Operations Table 12: Supermax's Capacity Expansion Undertakings
Further Increase in Reliance on Nitrile to Fuel Growth for Kossan

4. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Medical Gloves: An Introduction
Medical Examination Gloves
Powdered and Powder-Free Examination Gloves
Surgical Gloves
Powdered and Powder-Free Surgical Gloves
Reuse of Surgical Gloves
Classification of Gloves: A Tabular Exposition
Gloves: Not Always an Impermeable Barrier
Latex Gloves
Latex: A Necessary Evil
Threats Caused by Latex Gloves
Contact Dermatitis
Type I Reaction (Immediate Hypersensitivity)
Type IV Reaction (Delayed Hypersensitivity)
Contact Urticaria
Internal Complications
Other Infections
Latex Alternatives
Chloroprene
Nitrile polymers
Synthetic Polyisoprene
Neoprene
Polymers or Block Polymers
Polyurethane
Thermoplastic rubber
Benefits & Drawbacks of Latex and Non-Latex Gloves
Advantages of Natural Rubber Latex Gloves
Disadvantages of Natural Rubber Latex Gloves
Advantages of Non-Latex Gloves
Disadvantages of Non-Latex Gloves
Synthetic Materials and Their Forte in a Nutshell
Polymer Coatings: A Peek Into What's New
Hydrogels
Polyurethanes
Acrylics
Silicones
Nitrile
Factors Influencing Buyer Behavior
Brand Recognition
Price
Prompt Delivery

5. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS
Ansell Introduces Microflex LifeStar Nitrile Examination Gloves
Halyard Health Unveils Flexaprene Technology for Gloves
Halyard Health Launches Dual-Purpose Gloves for EMS and Law Enforcement Personnel
Epoch Launches Epoch Surgical Gloves
Medline Rolls Out SensiCare Shield Radiation Protection Gloves
Medline Launches Critical Response Gloves for EMT's Use
SmartPractice Introduces Reflection Sapphire Sensitive Nitrile Gloves for Dentists
FoodHandler Rolls Out MedHandler oneSAFE Exam-Grade Gloves for Healthcare
Sempermed Launches New Range of Medical Gloves
Shermond Introduces PremierSensitive Nitrile Examination Gloves
Polyco Rolls Out New Bodyguards Nitrile Disposable Glove
SmartPractice Dexterity 300 Nitrile Exam Gloves for Dental Practices
Sempermed Launches StarMed ROSE Nitrile Examination Gloves
Adenna Launches Enov8 PE Exam Gloves
Ansell Rolls Out GAMMEX Powder-Free Glove with AMT
Plak Smacker Introduces Perfect Touch Vanilla Flavored Nitrile Exam Gloves for Dentists
Ansell to Introduce TouchNTuff 93-250 Gloves with Ansell Grip Technology
Plak Smacker Launches Perfect Touch Cherry Flavored Nitrile Exam Gloves
PlatinumCode Rolls Out New Ultra-Thin Nitrile Exam Gloves

6. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
Ansell Takes Over Nitritex
Cardinal Health to Release Powder-Free Gloves in Hong Kong
NEA Accepts Medline's Restore Nitrile Examination Gloves
JRMI Merges with AmerCare
Medline Receives NEA Seal of Acceptance for Restore Nitrile Exam Gloves
Sempermed Invests in New Glove Factory in Malaysia
iNeedMD Inks Distribution Agreement with Mayar Medical
Kimberly-Clark Divests Health Care Division
Hartalega to Expand Glove Manufacturing Capacity
Ansell Inks Agreement to Acquire Barrier Safe

7. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS

8. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Total Companies Profiled: 90 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 98)

• The United States (43)
• Canada (5)
• Japan (1)
• Europe (18)
  • France (1)
  • Germany (5)
  • The United Kingdom (4)
  • Italy (1)
  • Rest of Europe (7)
• Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (29)
• Latin America (2)
  

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