Global Adhesive Bandages Market is segmented, by Types of bandages into Special bandages, butterfly stitches, and Transdermal patches. An adhesive bandage also termed as an outstanding plaster; which comes across as a small medical dressing used for injuries not serious enough to require a full-size bandage. They are also known by the genericized trademarks band-Aid or Elastoplast. Adhesive bandages come across as thin textile strips that do adhere to the skin. The purpose of bandage is to protect a medium to small sized wound or scar. This is inclusive of keeping the site clear of bacteria, friction, damage, or dirt, thereby letting the healing process proceed undisturbed. Certain bandages have antiseptic properties to hasten the healing rate and lessen infection. One side of the bandage has an adhesive applied to stick determinedly to the skin and help hold wounds together. A small, non-sticky pad is located on adhesive side of the strip. The pad is commonly collected either by cotton or a water-absorbing gel to collect any fluid leaving the wound. Adhesive dressing helps to protect the cut or abrasion from bacteria, damage, friction, and dirt and thus, results in quick therapeutic process of the wound. It also helps hold the skin’s two cut ends together and hence fasten the healing process. In some cases, the cotton is coated with a porous polymer to prevent it from sticking to the wound. The pad covers the actual injury site and is where the disinfectants would be located. Some bandages are occlusive dressings, and air and water tight. Some advantages of current bandage designs are that they are inexpensive, convenient, protect wounds properly, and overall accelerate the wound’s healing. Aging population will boost the development of adhesive bandages market since elderly people are usually met with small accidents such as stair fall and others. This makes the need for the applications of bandages on the wounds. Adhesive Bandages Market is segmented, by Product Type into Low-end Products, High-end Products, Licensed Products, and Specialized. Adhesive Bandages Market is segmented, by Channel Consumer into Occupational and Medical. Adhesive Bandages Market is segmented, by Geographical Region into Asia Pacific (China, India, ASEAN, Australia & New Zealand), Japan, Middle East and Africa (GCC countries, S. Africa, Rest Of MEA), North America (U.S., Canada), Latin America (Brazil, Rest of Latin America), Western Europe (Germany, Italy, France, England, Spain, Rest of Western Europe), Eastern Europe (Poland, Russia, Rest of Eastern Europe). North America is analyzed to dominate the global adhesives bandages market through the upcoming period. This is mainly credited to development of the growth in hospitals in this region. Europe being mature market is analyzed to witness sluggish growth over the controlling period. Asia-Pacific is analyzed to witness the highest growth in the global adhesive bandage market in the upcoming years. China and India are analyzed to exhibit high growth in the Asia-Pacific adhesive bandage market over the forecast period. Middle East and Africa are also expected to witness reasonable growth in the global adhesive bandages market in the upcoming period. Adhesive Bandages Industry Key Players include The 3M Company, Johnson and Johnson Consumer Inc, Smith & Nephew Pty Ltd, Conva Tec, Inc, Beierdarf AG, and Dynarex Corporation. Source:http://www.businesswire.com