PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1291403
PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1291403
The global activewear market size reached US$ 371.7 Billion in 2022. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 527.3 Billion by 2028, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8% during 2023-2028.
Activewear is clothing designed to be worn for sports and other outdoor activities. It is made from moisture-wicking fabrics to absorb sweat and moisture and consequently keep the body temperature moderate. It is highly breathable, comfortable, lightweight, versatile, and helps prevent the odor of sweat. It increases the blood flow, keeps muscles oxygenated, offers sun protection, and prevents chafing, rashes and muscle sprains and other ligament-related injuries. Presently, there is a rise in the participation of the youth and geriatric population in physical activities to improve their physical and mental well-being.
The growing number of campaigns to promote sports participation by several organizations across the globe currently represents one of the key factors driving the market. Moreover, there is an increase in the use of green textiles to manufacture activewear using sustainable methods around the world. This, coupled with the rising awareness among individuals about the benefits of healthy lifestyles, is propelling the growth of the market. In addition, key market players are extensively investing in research and development (R&D) activities to develop smart activewear for maintaining a workout routine, monitoring performance, and providing real-time feedback. In line with this, the increasing disposable incomes and living standards of individuals are offering lucrative growth opportunities to industry investors. Besides this, the growing popularity of fitness apps on smartphones is positively influencing the market. Additionally, the rising demand for leisure activities, such as running and cycling, is strengthening the growth of the market. Other factors impelling the market growth are celebrity collaborations with direct-to-consumer (D2C) and the wide availability of designer activewear brands through offline and online distribution channels.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global activewear market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2023-2028. Our report has categorized the market based on product type, material type, pricing, age group, distribution channel and end user.
The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players being Adidas AG, ASICS Corporation, Columbia Sportswear Company, DICK's Sporting Goods Inc., Forever 21, Gap Inc., Nike Inc., Puma SE, PVH Corp., Skechers USA Inc., The North Face (VF Corporation) and Under Armour Inc.