PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1929942
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1929942
Compression wear and shapewear are tight-fitting garments designed with the elastic qualities of shapewear, offering compression that enhances posture and contributes to a straighter and firmer back. Additionally, shapewear aids in walking and sitting, alleviating excessive strain on the back, particularly for individuals who spend long periods seated.
Compression wear and shapewear represent the primary product types in this market. Compression wear involves snug garments worn directly on the skin, segmented by gender for targeted use. Distribution channels include multi-retail and specialty stores, along with online platforms. Market segmentation by application categorizes these products into performance and recovery, focusing on physical activity support, and body shaping and lifestyle, catering to shaping and daily wear needs based on body type.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs are impacting the compression wear and shapewear market by increasing costs of imported synthetic fibers, elastics, specialty fabrics, and apparel manufacturing equipment. Apparel brands in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported textiles and finished garments, while Asia-Pacific faces export cost pressures. These tariffs are raising retail prices and affecting sourcing strategies. However, they are also encouraging regional manufacturing, diversification of textile supply chains, and adoption of cost-optimized fabric technologies.
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The compression wear and shapewear market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.49 billion in 2025 to $5.93 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in athleisure fashion trends, rising awareness of posture correction, expansion of sports participation, increasing availability of affordable shapewear, growth of online apparel retail.
The compression wear and shapewear market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.91 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing focus on wellness-oriented clothing, rising demand for medical-grade compression wear, expansion of customized and smart fabrics, growing adoption among aging populations, increasing innovation in breathable textile materials. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for comfort-oriented compression apparel, rising adoption in sports and fitness activities, growing use for medical and posture support, expansion of online apparel sales channels, enhanced focus on inclusive size ranges.
Rapid urbanization is significantly contributing to the growth of the compression wear and shapewear market. Urbanization refers to the migration of populations from rural to urban areas and the resulting increase in population density within cities. This trend has heightened awareness among urban populations regarding fitness, wellness, and sports participation, which in turn drives the adoption of compression wear and shapewear. For instance, in April 2023, the World Bank, a US-based international financial institution, reported that approximately 4.4 billion people, or 56% of the world's population, currently live in cities. By 2050, nearly 7 out of 10 people are projected to reside in urban areas, with the urban population expected to more than double from current levels. Therefore, rapid urbanization is propelling the compression wear and shapewear market.
Innovation is a key trend in the market, with companies focusing on advanced compression garments to enhance comfort, effectiveness, and user experience. Compression garments are designed to apply controlled pressure to targeted areas of the body, aiding in circulation, posture, and recovery. For instance, in July 2023, The Marena Group, a US-based garment company, launched a collection of innovative lipedema garments. The collection includes post-surgical compression wear designed for lipedema management, featuring the FlexFit Comfort Ankle with gliding compression panels for enhanced mobility and comfort. Constructed with TriFlex fabric, the garments provide 3D stretch, moisture-wicking, cooling, silhouette-shaping, and antimicrobial properties, ensuring comfort, compliance, and optimal results.
In July 2023, HVEG Fashion Group, a Netherlands-based fashion conglomerate, acquired MAGIC Bodyfashion. This acquisition allows HVEG to further develop MAGIC Bodyfashion as an independent business unit while expanding its product range and customer portfolio domestically and internationally. MAGIC Bodyfashion, Netherlands-based, specializes in shapewear, lingerie, hosiery, and body fashion solutions for women.
Major companies operating in the compression wear and shapewear market are Nike Inc., Adidas AG, Shein Inc., Hanesbrands Inc., Under Armour Inc., Triumph International, Wacoal America Inc., SKIMS Solutions Inc., JOCKEY International Inc., Spanx Inc., Good American LLC, EC3D Orthopaedic Inc., Hanky Panky Inc., Acme-McCrary Corporation., 2XU Pty. Ltd., Freya Lingerie Ltd., medi GmbH & Co. KG, Design Veronique, Curvy Kate Limited, Negative Underwear Inc., Anita Dr. Helbig GmbH, Ann Chery, CW-X, Leonisa S.A., Maidenform Brands Inc., Bali Bras & Lingerie LLC, Charnos Holdings Limited, Nubian Skin Inc., Dia & Co. LLC, True & Co. Inc.
North America was the largest region in the compression wear and shapewear market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the compression wear and shapewear market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the compression wear and shapewear market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The compression wear and shapewear market consists of briefs, bodysuits, girdles, vests, and chin straps. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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