Disposable shower caps are used while showering or bathing to protect the hair from getting wet. Plastics are used in the shower cap to seal the edges and make the shower cap completely waterproof. The usage of two fabrics increases the quality of the shower cap and makes it look attractive. The application of shower caps is in household, hotels, salons, and others. With the growing rate of the population around the world, the construction of houses will opt for the disposable shore cap due to the new adaptation of lifestyle. The growth of the hotel industry is directly increasing the demand for disposable shower cap leading to the growth of the disposable shower caps market. After the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the production of disposable shower cap halted due to lockdown enforced by the government disrupting operational activities.
COVID-19 Impact Analysis
- The advent of the global pandemic, COVID-19, has affected the disposable shower caps market. During the ongoing pandemic, disposable shower caps was not considered a necessary product. Hence, the demand for disposable shower cap has seen a fall.
- As the COVID-19 pandemic has forced countries to enforce lockdown, the supply and distribution chain had disrupted. Restrictions were imposed by the government, on the import and export of disposable shower caps resulting in a shortage of stocks in the distribution channel. Hypermarkets/supermarkets and specialty stores were closed, creating a gap in demand and supply.
- The production process for new batches of disposable shower caps had become a challenge for companies due to the limited availability of labour, disrupted raw material supply and logistic issue.
Top Impacting Factors
- The growth of the hotel and household has equally contributed to the expansion of the disposable shower caps market. The demand from these industries is rising day by day due to the consumer's adaptation toward a better standard of living and rapid urbanization. In this current era, consumers are highly conscious about their hygiene and always looking for a scope to improve.
- Technological development is responsible for the introduction of new bathing accessories in the market. These products have additional features that increase convenience for the customers and helps in reducing the wastage of time. A product with high efficiency is expected to have a high demand in the market.
- The disposable shower caps market has seen a dip in demand due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The expectation is that the market will start growing once the COVID outbreak decreases and the commercial industries start their operation in full force.
Market Trends
Next-gen innovation in bathrobe expected to be a game-changer
With evolving expectations by the consumer, companies are investing in R&Ds to innovate and develop a better variant of disposable shower caps. A disposable shower cap made of a new fabric that is expected to repel water efficiently and reduce the chance of leakage will attract consumers. The use of chemical-free fabric in disposable shower caps is expected to eradicate skin problems in consumers. The demand for this product will fuel the growth of the disposable shower cap market in future. Consumer rank convenience as the topmost priority while choosing a product and prefers to use products that provide comfort and convenience.
Online retailing is gaining popularity
The major manufacturers of disposable shower caps are selling their products through an online platform. The hotel industry procures disposable shower caps directly from the manufacturing company. The direct procurement of shower cap is a familiar way to do business in the disposable shower caps market. Manufacturing companies offer heavy discounts on sales of a product, making it a profit-making deal for the buyers. The business had partially shifted from traditional to online due to the ongoing pandemic. Currently, the manufacturing companies are creating their website for sales or coming into partnership with e-commerce giants to sell their products. It's expected that in future, all the big players of the disposable shower caps industry will shift their services online to boost their sales and reach more customers.
Key Benefits of the Report
- This study presents the analytical depiction of the disposable shower cap industry along with the current trends and future estimations to determine the imminent investment pockets.
- The report presents information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities along with detailed analysis of the disposable shower market share.
- The current market is quantitatively analyzed to highlight the disposable shower cap market growth scenario.
- Porter’s five forces analysis illustrates the potency of buyers & suppliers in the market.
- The report provides a detailed disposable shower cap market analysis on the basis of competitive intensity and how the competition will take shape in coming years
Questions Answered in the Report
- Who are the leading market players active in the disposable shower cap market?
- What current trends will influence the market in the next few years?
- What are the driving factors, restraints, and opportunities in the market?
- What future projections would help in taking further strategic steps?
Key Market Segments
- By Type
- PE Shower Caps
- PVC Shower Caps
- PP Shower Caps
- Others
- By End User
- By Distribution Channel
- Hypermarkets/supermarkets
- Online Retails
- Convenience Stores
- Others
- By Region
- North America
- Europe
- France
- Germany
- Italy
- Spain
- UK
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Thailand
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- LAMEA
- Brazil
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Argentina
- Rest of LAMEA
Key Market Players
- Ming Fai Enterprise International
- Mid-America Overseas Limited.
- Sun International Enterprise Limited
- Ladycare Amenities MFG. Co., Ltd
- Changsu Neatidy Textile Co., Limited
- Protec Safety Co., Limited
- Winsound Industrial Co., Limited
- Beyond Sky Group Co., Limited
- Jiangsu Oppeal Daily Cosmetics Corporation Limited
- Spartan Brands D R SRL