The demand for PPE equipment has surged over the last decade, especially in hazardous workplaces such as construction, automotive, and oil and gas industries. Work and job sites often have many chemicals, substances, or materials that can cause skin damage and/or provoke allergic reactions. Some toxic chemicals can also get absorbed into the skin and enter the bloodstream, thereby causing skin damage, irritation, and other health issues due to extreme heat. In chemical and laboratory works, contact with toxic substances can cause skin contamination and can lead to infections, allergies, and other complications. This has increased the preference for safety gloves that can be either disposable or reusable. Safety gloves form a crucial component of safety apparel that can limit the probability of accidents and fatal injuries. Disposable gloves are also considered safe and effective as they have to be disposed of after single use, as opposed to reusable gloves, wherein bacteria and toxins can remain in case of improper washing. With over 60% of the market being concentrated in North America and Europe, APAC is estimated to be the fastestgrowing market for rubber gloves owing to the rising awareness and growth in per capita consumption in developing economies.

Bioplastic is a sustainable material derived from renewable feedstocks. It has the potential to reduce 30-70% of carbon dioxide emission. It represents approximately 42% reduction of carbon footprints. The production of bioplastic requires 65% less energy than conventional petroleum plastic. The global bioplastics market is evolving, and companies are now focusing more on strengthening and consolidating R&D activities; thereby, increasing production capacity. The adoption of bioplastic has increased tremendously across various applications, owing to the advanced technical properties and functionalities.

Biodegradable plastic is a plastic that decomposes naturally in the environment. This is mainly done by the microorganism present in the environment that breaks down the structure of biodegradable plastic. It is manufactured by micro-organism, renewable raw material, and petrochemicals. Biodegradable plastic is eco-friendly and has no toxicity as it is produced using renewable raw material. This type of plastic is mainly produced using natural plant material, which mainly includes corn oil, orange peels, starch, and plants. The report on biodegradable plastic exclusively focuses on current market trends and future growth opportunities of various types of biodegradable plastic such as polylactic Acid (PLA), Polybutylene adipate terephthalate ((PBAT), Polybutylene Succinate (PBS), Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), Starch Blends, and others. On the basis of application, the market is divided into packaging, agriculture, textile, consumer durable, and others. Based on region, it is studied across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.

Disposable gloves are widely used in medical and nonmedical applications to avoid cross-infection between caregivers and patients. Disposable gloves are utilized to avoid accidental contact to harmful infectious sites or areas. Various types of materials have been used in the manufacturing of disposable gloves, namely, natural rubber, nitrile, vinyl, neoprene, and others. This report focuses on disposable gloves used in medical and nonmedical purposes, including food, retail, and industrial for non-medical and examination, forensics, and surgeries in the medical category. The report also covers both powered and non-powdered variants. The report excludes the market for non-disposable gloves that comprise safety/non-disposable/leather gloves. The regional market for North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA has been studied, with respect to countries analyzed at regional level. The revenue from both local as well as global manufacturers has been considered during the analysis.

The global population is expected to expand by an additional 2 billion people over the next 25 years, and agricultural efficiencies are necessary to feed this growth in population. According to a report by published by the Forsythia Foundation, a US-based venture capital fund, in March 2019, Safer Made is focusing on accelerating the adoption of new materials that reduce or eradicate the use of hazardous chemicals in food packaging. Authors Marty Mulvhill and Adrian Horotan explained that, along with food, people also eat the packaging and materials that touch the food. As a result, it is essential to treat the materials used for packaging, primarily like the ingredients in food. Furthermore, there is an increasing demand for the healthiest opportunities available. Accordingly, less toxic packaging of food coincides with low pollution. People, brands, retailers, advocates, and governments are focusing on attaining safe packaging and zero plastic pollution. At the same time, single-use packaging is convenient and is expected to witness increasing demand in the near future. Additionally, the global population is projected to expand, and in key emerging markets, like China and India, the rate of urbanization is projected to increase. Thus, consumers are willing spend their income on consumer goods. This is expected to drive the exposure toward modern retail channels, while strengthening the middle-class population to engage with global brands and shopping habits.

Industrial gloves are protective wear that protect the skin from heat, sharp metals, and harmful environments. They are designed in a way to provide comfort to the wearer and do not obstruct the efficiency and competence of the wearer. It finds application in manufacturing plants, assembling plants, chemical plants, and medical institutions among others where they provide protection from heat, corrosive substances, and sharp objects. The report on industrial gloves focuses on various trends associated with growth factors of the industrial gloves market. Moreover, it provides information on various types of industrial gloves based on their usability such as disposable gloves and reusable gloves and focuses on their market potential globally. In addition, the report includes analysis of end-users that include machinery, oil & gas, metal fabrication, automotive, chemical, construction, plane manufacturing, food processing, office building cleaners, healthcare and others. Furthermore, the report analyzes the various drivers, restraints, and opportunities in the industrial gloves market, which further increases consumer acceptance across various regions. In addition, the volume and revenue of the market is provided in the report in terms of million pair and $million.

Headwear, primarily caps, are readily counted as sport essentials among athletes, giving rise to trends, such as athleisure. Players of sports, including cricket, baseball, polo, etc., are progressively opting for headwear to boost field performance, gain extra comfort, and promote physical health. Nonetheless, the boom in sportswear has resulted in the sports cap segment achieving a new prominence, moving from streetwear staple to stylish must-haves among general consumers, further permeating the menswear industry, worldwide. The scenario results in heavy demand for headwear, aiding the market studied, globally. Additionally, the premiumization in the sportswear industry has upgraded the pricing level of branded headwear, prompting the value sales in the industry. Companies are also adopting innovative strategies to roll out the demanded products, in order to capture the market. The American giant, Ralph Lauren, in 2017, introduced the limited-edition Polo Stadium capsule collection, celebrating the 25th anniversary of its original Polo Stadium line. Along with exact replicas of the designs, the collection included a range of accessories and caps featuring the original Polo Ralph Lauren logos.  Similarly, in 2019, the company relaunched its 90s originals under the Polo Sport Denim and Polo Sport Silver collections, with the latter including two baseball caps.

According to Composites UK, the usage of composites is growing and the global market for composite products is expected to reach USD 95 billion, globally, by 2020. Increasing need for lighter weight and durable products is increasing the penetration of composites in major industries, such as aerospace, transportation, construction, and wind energy in the global market. However, around 40% of the total production of composites ends up being wasted. They are either dumped as scrap or can be found as defective parts. Apart from the waste generated from production, much of the waste is also generated from end-of-life usage of products. According to various industrial sources, around 12,000 commercial aircraft are due to reach the end of their useful life in the next two decades, and approximately six million cars are scrapped each year, globally. Moreover, in the wind turbine industry, approximately 20% of the composite fabrics used in the manufacture of rotor blades are generally discarded during the production process. Such developments are expected to increase the amount of composite waste generated by these industries significantly.

Automotive trims are the plastic components installed in the vehicle to provide a better look and features to the vehicle. Numerous components such as front & rear bumpers, dashboards, and similar others installed in a vehicle describe different trims, which have a wider application in a vehicle. The automotive trims market has witnessed significant growth over the years, owing to increase in trend vehicles, which are equipped with light weight components to increase the efficiency of the vehicles. The automotive trims market is segmented into material type, interior application, exterior application, vehicle type, end use, and region. By material type, the market is categorized into acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polypropylene (PP), polyoxymethylene (POM), thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), and others. By interior application, it is classified into dashboards, door panels, and several other components. By exterior component, it is divided into bumpers, window & door seals, and others. ICE passenger vehicle, ICE commercial vehicle, battery electric vehicle (BEV), hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) are the different types of vehicles studied in the global market. Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and aftermarket are the different end users of the automotive trims. By region, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.

The report incorporates the study of the automotive tire that focuses on the seasonal tires, rim size used by each vehicles, and the channel through which the tires are operated in the business. A rubber tire is a component fitted around the rim of a wheel to transfer the load of a vehicle from the axle to the ground. Majority of the tires are pneumatically inflated to offer a flexible cushion with shock absorption when the tire travels over a rough surface. Moreover, automobile manufacturers are inclining toward electric and alternative fuel vehicles due to implementation of vehicle emission regulations. The rise in production of commercial and passenger cars along with the new advanced technology creates a demand for the tire business globally. For instance, Bridgestone came up with new innovative tires “Ecopia EP500 ologic”. These tires are based on “Ologic technology” which uses synergies of large diameter in conjunction with smaller width. Furthermore, this solution improves fuel efficiency by reducing rolling resistance and environmental impacts. In addition, the Continental started offering different categorized tire as their product such as winter, all seasoned and summer to boost the sales of tire in the global market.