The global face shields market is anticipated to expand as a result of rising demand for face shields due to the COVID-19 (pandemic) outbreak. For instance, Steelbird announced its entry into the medical equipment market in May 2020 with the introduction of five distinct types of face shields to aid in the nation's COVID-19 response. These face shields are supplied with a range of designs, features, sizes, and uses and have been created to meet the needs and requirements of the end users. In addition, the business intended to make approximately 40,000 face shields daily to combat COVID-19
The global Face Shields Market was valued at US$ 3,371.1 Mn in 2021 and is forecast to reach a value of US$ 3,054.9 Mn by 2028 at a CAGR of 2.4% between 2022 and 2028.
Key Manufacturers in the Face Shields Industry:
- 3M Company
3M is an America-based company that was established in the year 1929. It is a major player in the Wound Care industry. The company operates through five segments globally. In order to retain its share in the market, the company focuses on launching new and advanced products. Moreover, 3M Health Care's Medical Solutions Division announced, in October 2022, that it’s 3M V.A.C. Therapy negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) surpassed a clinical evidence milestone of 2,000 published, peer-reviewed medical journal studies. V.A.C. This is the first and only NPWT solution to garner this number of published studies about its therapy.
- Honeywell International Inc.
Honeywell International Inc. operates as a diversified technology and manufacturing company worldwide. The company was founded in 1885 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
- Alpha Pro Tech
Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and markets a range of disposable protective apparel, infection control, and building supply products in the United States and internationally. Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd. was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Markham, Canada.
- Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Kimberly-Clark Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets personal care and consumer tissue products worldwide. The company was founded in 1872 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
- Lakeland Industries, Inc.
Lakeland Industries, Inc. manufactures and sells industrial protective clothing and accessories for the industrial and public protective clothing market worldwide. The company was incorporated in 1982 and is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. In December, 2022 Lakeland Industries, Inc. announced the acquisition of UK-based Eagle Technical Products Limited ("Eagle") in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $10.8 million subject to post-closing adjustments and potential future earnout payments.
- MSA Safety Incorporated
MSA Safety Incorporated develops, manufactures, and supplies safety products and software that protect people and facility infrastructures. MSA Safety Incorporated was founded in 1914 and is based in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania.
- Prestige Ameritech
Founded in 2005, Prestige Ameritech is a designer and manufacturer of disposable medical devices and the automated machinery that produces them. The company has headquarters situated in Fort Worth Metroplex, Southern US.
- Pyramex Safety Products, LLC
Founded in 1991 operational in over 60 countries, Pyramex has become one of the world’s leading providers of safety products by delivering innovative and stylish product lines, exceptional attention to customer service, and a mindset that we succeed when you succeed. The company has headquarters situated in Piperton, TN
*Definition- An item of personal protection equipment (PPE) called a face shield is used to cover the wearer's face from physical dangers, chemical splashes, energy or radiation dangers, and/or biological dangers.
