The personal protective equipment market is relatively concentrated, dominated by several major players such as 3M, Honeywell International, Alpha Pro Tech, Ansell Ltd., and Avon Protective Systems. These major players with significant market share are committed to expanding their customer base abroad. These companies are utilizing strategic partnership plans to increase market share and improve profitability. However, with technological advancements and product innovations, small and medium-sized companies are expanding their market share by obtaining new contracts and exploring new markets. In February 2022, Trivitron Healthcare developed a space grade radiation protection apron technology. SpaceD radiation protection aprons are designed for healthcare professionals who spend a significant amount of time working in surgical and imaging laboratories. In January 2022, French medical technology company Airxom launched an active mask that can filter out microparticles and nanoparticles, and provide protection against viruses (such as SARS-COV-2), bacteria, and volatile organic compounds (nitric oxide, NOX, benzene, toluene, ETC)