The European Disposable Surgical Drapes, Gowns & Masks Market “The total drapes and gowns business is static - growth comes from converting hospitals from reusable to single-use products. New regulations and concern about hospital infections are driving this.” Andrew Passey Research Analyst

Key Features Overview of the European Disposable Surgical Drapes, Gowns and Masks Market Identification of industry challenges Analysis of key drivers and restraints facing European countries Market size, growth rates, CAGR and market trends from 2001 -2008 Analysing competitive structure and market shares

Products & Geographic Coverage Three Product Segments Disposable Surgical Drapes Disposable Surgical Gowns Surgical Masks Seven European Markets Germany France Italy United Kingdom Spain Benelux (Belgium and The Netherlands) Scandinavia (Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden)

Key Content The New European Standard Infection Control Concern Conversion from Reusable to Single Use Drapes and Gowns

Key Content Total European Disposable Drapes, Gowns & Masks Market - Market Penetration of Disposable versus Reusable Drapes and Gowns

Percentage Revenue by Geographic Region Key Content 100% 80% Scandinavia Benelux 60% Spain United Kingdom 40% Italy France Germany 20% 0% 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Total European Disposable Drapes, Gowns & Masks Market - Percentage Revenue by Geographic Region

Who would benefit from this report? Key strategic and marketing decision makers of surgical non-wovens manufacturers and distributors Potential market entrants Investment banks / Investors Consultancies

Market Leaders Mölnlycke Allegiance Kimberly-Clark 3M Paul Hartmann Lohmann & Rauscher

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