Medical Foam Market by Type (Rigid, Flexible, and Molded), Material (Polymer, Metal, and Other), and Application (Packaging, Bedding and Cushioning, Device and Component, and Other): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2020-2027

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According to the opinions of various CXOs of key-players, the global medical foam market is heading toward an expansion phase owing to increasing number of hospitals globally. Need of protective packaging of valuable medical devices owing to its cell size and ability to abrasion resistance is another major factor that is predicted to enhance the demand of the market according to CXOs. Furthermore, such types of polymer foams can be easily assembled for arm rests, head rests, hospital beds, and cushioned instrument panel. Such wide range of applications of polymer foams is expected to garner significant market growth.   

The global medical foam market presents promising opportunities for cosmetic cover in limb prostheses, diabetic footwear, and braces owing to its lightweight and flexibility characteristics. PU grade medical foam has higher demand in cleaning of medical rooms in order to minimize the risk of germ spread during post and pre surgery operations. Additional properties such as non-adherent, and non-linting, which helps to create moist environment that aids conductive healing process during wound care. In addition, they include barrier property against bacterial infection that often tends to rise after surgery. Other uses of medical foam such as in wheelchair pads and hip protector pads have enhanced the demand for the medical foam market.