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1 | Market Overview

The global market for chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) cloths is expanding steadily, fueled by the rising demand for effective infection control in healthcare settings. CHG cloths are commonly used for preoperative skin preparation, bathing ICU patients, and reducing hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), including bloodstream infections (BSIs) and surgical site infections (SSIs).

Market growth is driven by increasing global healthcare-associated infection rates, greater focus on patient safety, and the expansion of outpatient and home-based care. The demand for skin-friendly, alcohol-free, and antimicrobial formulations further boosts the market.

2 | Market Size and Forecast

Year	Market Value (USD Billion)	Notes
2019	1.19	Historical benchmark
2024	2.01	Five-year CAGR 10.9%
2031	4.55	Seven-year CAGR 12.4%

The market is expected to more than double by 2031, driven by increased infection control initiatives and expanding use in ambulatory and home care settings.

3 | Key Market Drivers

Rising Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs).
Increased Surgical Volumes and ICU Admissions Globally.
Expansion of Home Healthcare and Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs).
Advances in Skin-Friendly and Antimicrobial Cloth Formulations.
Growing Regulatory Focus on Infection Prevention Protocols.

4 | Market Challenges

Risk of Skin Sensitivity or Allergic Reactions.
Higher Cost Compared to Standard Cloths and Wipes.
Limited Adoption in Low-Income and Rural Healthcare Settings.
Variability in Regulatory Guidelines Across Countries.

5 | Competitive Landscape

The CHG cloth market is moderately consolidated, with key players dominating the healthcare infection prevention space.

Market Share Estimates (2024):

Company	Estimated Market Share	Key Products
3M	24%	3M™ CHG Bath Cloths, preoperative prep products
Sage Products (Stryker)	20%	Comfort Bath® CHG Cloths
Mölnlycke Health Care	16%	Hibiclens® CHG cloths and skin prep solutions
PDI Healthcare	13%	Prevantics® CHG Cloths
Others (Cardinal Health, Medline, regional OEMs)	27%	General-purpose and specialty CHG cloths

6 | Market Segmentation
By Product Type:

Alcohol-Based CHG Cloths
Alcohol-Free CHG Cloths

By Application:

Surgical Site Preparation
ICU Patient Bathing
Catheter-Related Infection Prevention
General Skin Antisepsis

By End User:

Hospitals
Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs)
Long-Term Care Facilities
Home Healthcare

By Region:

North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Latin America
Middle East & Africa

7 | Strategic Outlook
The future of the CHG cloth market will be influenced by the development of hypoallergenic and eco-friendly formulations, increased use in home healthcare, and integration with infection control protocols worldwide. Growth in emerging markets will speed up as awareness of infection prevention rises.

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Key Players

Sage Products (Stryker)
BD (Becton Dickinson)
Cardinal Health
Medline Industries
3M
GAMA Healthcare

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Global Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloth Market Report

1. Global Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloth Market Research Report
1. 1.1 Study Objectives
2. 1.2 Global Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloth Market - Overview
3. 1.3 Reason to Read This Report
4. 1.4 Methodology and Forecast Analysis
2. Global Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloth Market Research Report - Preface
1. 2.1 Global Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloth Market Research Report – Detailed Scope and Definitions
  1. 2.1.1 By Product Type
  2. 2.1.2 By Application
  3. 2.1.3 By Region
3. Global Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloth Market Dynamics
1. 3.1. Drivers - Macro-Economic Based, Supply Side, and Demand Side Drivers
2. 3.2. Restraints – By Product Type, By Application, By Country
3. 3.3. Opportunities – By Product Type, By Application, By Country
4. 3.4. Trends – By Product Type, By Application, By Country
5. 3.5. PEST Analysis
6. 3.6. Porters Five Rule Analysis
7. 3.7. Company’s Share Analysis (CSA) by Region or By Country
8. 3.8. Global Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloth Market Research Report – DROTs Impact Analysis

1. 4. Global Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloth Market Research Report, Historic Data 2019 - 2023 and Forecast Analysis Data 2024 - 2031
2. 4.1. Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
3. 4.2. Annual Market Trend Assessment – Year-on-Year (YoY) Growth Analysis (%)
4. 4.3. Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and 2024 - 2031
5. 4.4. Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031

5. Global Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloth Market, By Product Type, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
1. 5.1 Alcohol-Based CHG Cloths
2. 5.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
3. 5.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
4. 5.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
5. 5.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
6. 5.2 Alcohol-Free CHG Cloths
7. 5.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
8. 5.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
9. 5.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
10. 5.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
6. Global Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloth Market, By Application, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
1. 6.1 Surgical Site Preparation
2. 6.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
3. 6.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
4. 6.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
5. 6.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
6. 6.2 ICU Patient Bathing
7. 6.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
8. 6.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
9. 6.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
10. 6.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
11. 6.3 Catheter-Related Infection Prevention
12. 6.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
13. 6.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
14. 6.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
15. 6.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
16. 6.4 General Skin Antisepsis
17. 6.4.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
18. 6.4.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
19. 6.4.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
20. 6.4.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031

7. Global Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloth Market Forecast, By Region, 2019 - 2023 and 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
1. 7.1 North America
  1. 7.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
  2. 7.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
  3. 7.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
  4. 7.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
  7.2 Europe
  1. 7.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
  2. 7.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
  3. 7.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
  4. 7.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
  7.3 Asia-Pacific
  1. 7.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
  2. 7.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
  3. 7.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
  4. 7.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
  7.4 Latin America
  1. 7.4.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
  2. 7.4.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
  3. 7.4.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
  4. 7.4.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
  7.5 Middle East and Africa
  1. 7.5.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
  2. 7.5.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
  3. 7.5.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
  4. 7.5.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
  7.6 Global Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloth Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Product Type, By Application, and Region, 2024 - 2031

8. North America Global Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloth Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
1. 8.1 By Product Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
  1. 8.1.1 Alcohol-Based CHG Cloths
  2. 8.1.2 Alcohol-Free CHG Cloths
  8.2 By Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
  1. 8.2.1 Surgical Site Preparation
  2. 8.2.2 ICU Patient Bathing
  3. 8.2.3 Catheter-Related Infection Prevention
  4. 8.2.4 General Skin Antisepsis
  8.3 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
  1. 8.3.1 United States
  2. 8.3.2 Canada
2. 8.4 North America Global Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloth Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Product Type, By Application, and Country, 2024 - 2031
3. 8.5 Regional Trends Analysis
4. 8.6 North America Global Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloth Market Research Report - Company Profiles
  1. 8.6.1 Company 1 (United States)
  2. 8.6.2 Company 2 (Canada)
  3. 8.6.3 Company 3 (Canada)
9. Europe Global Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloth Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
1. 9.1 By Product Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
  1. 9.1.1 Alcohol-Based CHG Cloths
  2. 9.1.2 Alcohol-Free CHG Cloths
  9.2 By Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
  1. 9.2.1 Surgical Site Preparation
  2. 9.2.2 ICU Patient Bathing
  3. 9.2.3 Catheter-Related Infection Prevention
  4. 9.2.4 General Skin Antisepsis
  9.3 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
  1. 9.3.1 Germany
  2. 9.3.2 United Kingdom
  3. 9.3.3 France
  4. 9.3.4 Spain
  5. 9.3.5 Italy
  6. 9.3.6 Russia
  7. 9.3.7 Netherlands and Rest of Europe
2. 9.4 Europe Global Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloth Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Product Type, By Application, and Country, 2024 - 2031
3. 9.5 Regional Trends Analysis
4. 9.6 Europe Global Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloth Market Research Report - Company Profiles
  1. 9.6.1 Company 1 (Germany)
  2. 9.6.2 Company 2 (United Kingdom)
  3. 9.6.3 Company 3 (United Kingdom)
10. Asia-Pacific Global Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloth Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
1. 10.1 By Product Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
  1. 10.1.1 Alcohol-Based CHG Cloths
  2. 10.1.2 Alcohol-Free CHG Cloths
  10.2 By Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
  1. 10.2.1 Surgical Site Preparation
  2. 10.2.2 ICU Patient Bathing
  3. 10.2.3 Catheter-Related Infection Prevention
  4. 10.2.4 General Skin Antisepsis
  10.3 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
  1. 10.3.1 China
  2. 10.3.2 Japan
  3. 10.3.3 India
  4. 10.3.4 South Korea
  5. 10.3.5 Australia & New Zealand
  6. 10.3.6 ASEAN
  7. 10.3.7 Rest of Asia-Pacific
2. 10.4 Asia-Pacific Global Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloth Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Product Type, By Application, and Country, 2024 - 2031
3. 10.5 Regional Trends Analysis
4. 10.6 Asia-Pacific Global Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloth Market Research Report - Company Profiles
  1. 10.6.1 Company 1 (China)
  2. 10.6.2 Company 2 (Japan)
  3. 10.6.3 Company 3 (Japan)
11. Latin America Global Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloth Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
1. 11.1 By Product Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
  1. 11.1.1 Alcohol-Based CHG Cloths
  2. 11.1.2 Alcohol-Free CHG Cloths
  11.2 By Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
  1. 11.2.1 Surgical Site Preparation
  2. 11.2.2 ICU Patient Bathing
  3. 11.2.3 Catheter-Related Infection Prevention
  4. 11.2.4 General Skin Antisepsis
  11.3 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
  1. 11.3.1 Brazil
  2. 11.3.2 Mexico
  3. 11.3.3 Argentina
  4. 11.3.4 Peru
  5. 11.3.5 Colombia
  6. 11.3.6 Rest of Latin America
2. 11.4 Latin America Global Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloth Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Product Type, By Application, and Country, 2024 - 2031
3. 11.5 Regional Trends Analysis
4. 11.6 Latin America Global Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloth Market Research Report - Company Profiles
  1. 11.6.1 Company 1 (Brazil)
  2. 11.6.2 Company 2 (Mexico)
  3. 11.6.3 Company 3 (Mexico)
12. Middle East and Africa Global Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloth Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
1. 12.1 By Product Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
  1. 12.1.1 Alcohol-Based CHG Cloths
  2. 12.1.2 Alcohol-Free CHG Cloths
  12.2 By Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
  1. 12.2.1 Surgical Site Preparation
  2. 12.2.2 ICU Patient Bathing
  3. 12.2.3 Catheter-Related Infection Prevention
  4. 12.2.4 General Skin Antisepsis
  12.3 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
  1. 12.3.1 Saudi Arabia
  2. 12.3.2 UAE
  3. 12.3.3 Qatar
  4. 12.3.4 Egypt
  5. 12.3.5 Israel
  6. 12.3.6 Rest of Middle East and Africa
2. 12.4 Middle East and Africa Global Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloth Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Product Type, By Application, and Country, 2024 - 2031
3. 12.5 Regional Trends Analysis
4. 12.6 Middle East and Africa Global Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloth Market Research Report - Company Profiles
  1. 12.6.1 Company 1 (Saudi Arabia)
  2. 12.6.2 Company 2 (UAE)
  3. 12.6.3 Company 3 (UAE)
13. Competition Landscape
1. 13.1 Strategic Dashboard of Top Market Players
2. 13.2 Company Profiles (Introduction, Financial Assessments, Portfolio of Offerings, Milestones and Achievements, Strategic Initiative, and SWOT Analysis)
  1. 13.2.1 Sage Products (Stryker)
  2. 13.2.2 BD (Becton Dickinson)
  3. 13.2.3 Cardinal Health
  4. 13.2.4 Medline Industries
  5. 13.2.5 3M
  6. 13.2.6 GAMA Healthcare

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