According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research titled “Functional Apparel Market – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2018 – 2026,” the global functional apparel market is expected to reach US$ 596.4 Bn by 2026, expanding at a CAGR of 6.0% from 2018 to 2026. Asia Pacific held the dominant share in the functional apparel market in 2017.
All apparel is known to perform multiple functions – from aesthetics to basic protection from the elements. ‘Functional apparel’ can therefore be defined as a generic term that includes all types of apparel or assemblies that are specifically engineered to deliver a pre-defined performance or functionality to the user, over and above its normal functions. Functional apparel is defined as apparel specifically designed and engineered to ensure predefined performance requirements and functionality for the user. This includes protection under harsh environmental conditions during work or sporting activities and protection against extreme hazards and environments.
In the last two decades, the apparel industry has evolved in terms of manufacturing and retailing. Global value chains in the apparel industry have been motivated by the search for cost advantages. The relocation of manufacturing from the U.S and the EU to other countries where labor is less costly is a phenomenon observed since the 1970s.
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Apparel retailing is also evolving due to the emergence of new markets, e.g. Brazil, Russia, India, and China and the employment of new techniques to attract consumers. In emerging markets like Brazil, the evolution and relocation of the apparel industry has contributed to the establishment of sophisticated manufacturing clusters and to the rise of big box retailers.
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