Jun 10, 2020   SOURCE: PR NewsWire

Global Face Shield Demand Shows Extraordinary Short Term Growth

CLEVELAND, June 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Historically, face shields have generally been used in a small percentage of medical procedures that pose an above average risk of exposure to bodily fluids. However, in 2020 global demand for face shields boomed and is expected to post a 312% growth rate. According to analysts at The Freedonia Group, face shields are being seen as a solution to the current shortage of face masks.

Face shields offer a number benefits, both in terms of hygiene and supply. They:

    --  allow face masks to be used longer
    --  provide coverage of the wearer's entire face
    --  are easy to produce
    --  have not faced the same raw material shortages that masks have

Freedonia analysts expect demand growth for face shields to return to more sustainable levels of 7.6% annually through 2024.

Learn more about the historical and forecasted trends for disposable and reusable face shields in the new report Global Medical Face Shields: COVID-19 Impact Analysis Brief. The report also provides perspective with analysis of coronavirus trends, global economic outlook, patient activity, and regional face shield demand trends.

Related studies include:

Global Disposable Masks & Respirators: COVID-19 Impact Analysis

Global Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Disinfectants & Sanitizers: COVID-19 Impact Analysis

Global Disposable Medical Gloves: COVID-19 Impact Analysis

About The Freedonia Group - The Freedonia Group, a division of MarketResearch.com, is a leading international industrial research company publishing more than 100 studies annually. Since 1985 we have provided research to customers ranging in size from global conglomerates to one-person consulting firms. More than 90% of the industrial companies in the Fortune 500 use Freedonia Group research to help with their strategic planning. Each study includes product and market analyses and forecasts, in-depth discussions of important industry trends, and market share information. Studies can be purchased at www.freedoniagroup.com and are also available on www.marketresearch.com and www.profound.com.

Press Contact:
Corinne Gangloff
+1 440.684.9600
cgangloff@freedoniagroup.com

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