Global Athleisure Market: Ken Research

Global Athleisure Market Expected to Reach Approximately US$ 450 billion by 2028: Ken Research

Athleisure also categorized as hybrid clothing, refers to manufactured apparel that is frequently worn for athletic activities as well as in other contexts including the job, school, or other informal or social gatherings. According to Ken Research Analysis, the Global Athleisure Market is expected to record a positive CAGR of ~8% during the forecast period (2022-2028) and is expected to reach approximately US$ 450 billion by 2028.

An important factor influencing the market demand is an increase in consumer fitness and health consciousness, which is fueling the desire for stylish and comfortable clothing and is expected to drive the growth of the Athleisure Market. Athletic wear clothes are highly used by men, women, and children related to sports and games.

Global Athleisure Market

Key Trends by Market Segment

By Type: The clothing type segment held the largest market share in the Global Athleisure Market in 2021.

  • Athletic-casual attire is increasingly accepted in a variety of social contexts. Many of the clothes that are now deemed appropriate for the workplace are made from sports-inspired materials like spandex, lycra, and other synthetic fibers.
  • Additionally, athleisure is now more widely recognized in the workplace. Many workers believe that wearing casual t-shirts and athletic sneakers to work is acceptable. One of the main elements boosting the demand for the clothing segment in the worldwide market is the comfort of athleisure wear.

Global Athleisure Market

By End User: The women end user segment held the largest share of the Global Athleisure Market in 2021.

  • Sports and fitness participation among women is anticipated to propel market growth. It is also anticipated that a rising number of women joining sports groups to stimulate the Athleisure Market expansion. Apart from that, customers are significantly influenced by celebrity endorsements, marketing, and events put on by well-known people which is in turn positively impacting the market growth.
  • The Sasakawa Sports Foundation (SSF) estimates that 72.4% of all Japanese people participate in sports at least once a year. Furthermore, nearly 70% of all women in the nation participate in sports at least once a year. This element is increasing the nation’s demand for athleisure and sportswear.

Global Athleisure Market

By Distribution Channel: The online sales distribution channel segment held the largest share of the Global Athleisure Market in 2021.

  • With a dominant market share, the online distribution channel is likely to grow rapidly throughout the forecast period. The market’s growth can be attributed to consumers buying more apparel through online distribution channels. Furthermore, the demand for athleisure is being fueled by the expansion of online e-commerce platforms. Additionally, the use of internet distribution platforms has expanded as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Geography: Asia Pacific accounted for the largest market share in 2021 within the total Global Athleisure Market.

  • During the projection period, it is predicted that the rising middle class is expected to increase health consciousness and the burgeoning sporting cultures of nations like China, India, Australia, and Japan will drive athleisure product demand. For instance, the Tokyo Olympics 2020 and Paralympic Games, which had a significant impact on the growth of the athleisure market by ensuring the wide availability of products to suit varying requirements and levels of professional use, contributed significantly to the increase in Japanese enthusiasm for sports between 2019 and 2020.

Global Athleisure Market

Competitive Landscape

The Global Athleisure Market is highly competitive with ~400 players which include globally diversified players, regional players as well as a large number of country-niche players.

Country niche players and regional players constitute ~60% and ~30% respectively, in terms of the number of players. Some of the major players in the market include Adidas AG, American Eagle Outfitters Inc., Nike, Inc., Puma Se, The Gap, Inc., ALALA, Esprit Retail B.V. & Co. KG, Carbon38 Inc., Under Armour, Inc., Columbia Sportswear Company, Lululemon Athletica Inc., and others.

Global Athleisure Market

Recent Developments Related to Major and Emerging Companies

  • In March 2022, Puma invented Nitro Foam, a lighter-weight, responsive foam created by using nitrogen. It also created a brand-new rubber outsole technology. The company launched five new models which include eternity, deviate, deviate elite, liberate, and velocity.
  • In October 2022, footwear retail chain, Metro Brands saw its share price rise by 20% after signing a share purchase agreement to buy Cravatex Brands. The purchase was carried out to increase its footprint in the sports and athleisure market in India. Metro Brands will obtain Proline’s exclusive rights through this acquisition, as well as FILA’s sales and distribution rights in India across all formats, including Airport Stores, Distribution, Online Marketplaces, Exclusive Brand Stores, Multi Brand Stores, and Webstores.
  • In March 2021, Kohl’s introduced FLX, a private label athleisure range to increase sales of athletic and casual clothing from 20% to 30% of its overall company. FLX is size-inclusive and environmentally conscious, and it can be found in more than 300 Kohl’s stores and online at Kohls.com.

Key Topics Covered in the Report

  • Snapshot of the Global Athleisure Market
  • Industry Value Chain and Ecosystem Analysis
  • Market size and Segmentation of the Global Athleisure Market
  • Historic Growth of the Overall Global Athleisure Market and Segments
  • Competition Scenario of the Market and Key Developments of Competitors
  • Porter’s 5 Forces Analysis of the Global Athleisure Market
  • Overview, Product Offerings, and SWOT Analysis of Key Competitors
  • COVID-19 Impact on the Overall Global Athleisure Market
  • Future Market Forecast and Growth Rates of the Total Global Athleisure Market and by Segments
  • Market Size of Type / End User Segments with Historical CAGR and Future Forecasts
  • Analysis of the Athleisure Market in Major Regions
  • Major Production / Consumption Hubs in the Major Regions
  • Major Country-wise Historic and Future Market Growth Rates of the Total Market and Segments
  • Overview of Notable Emerging Competitor Companies within Each Major Country

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Major Players Mentioned in the report

  • Adidas AG
  • American Eagle Outfitters Inc. 
  • Nike, Inc.
  • Puma SE
  • The Gap, Inc.
  • ALALA
  • Esprit Retail B.V. & Co. KG
  • Carbon38 Inc.
  • Under Armour, Inc.
  • Columbia Sportswear Company
  • Lululemon Athletica Inc.

Key Target Audience – Organizations and Entities Who Can Benefit by Subscribing This Report

  • Apparel Manufacturers
  • Rubber Suppliers
  • Footwear Manufacturer
  • Athletic Accessories Manufacturers
  • Nylon Suppliers
  • Vegan Goods Manufacturers
  • Sportswear Manufacturers
  • Fabric Manufacturers
  • Clothing Designer Agencies
  • Company Research and Development Institutes
  • Market Research & Consulting Firms
  • Banking and Financial Service Providers
  • Government & Environment Regulatory Authorities
  • Material Suppliers
  • Start-ups in Apparel Sector
  • Quality Test & Inspection Companies
  • Marketing Agencies
  • Supermarkets & Hypermarkets
  • Online Retail Platforms

Time Period Captured in the Report

  • Historical Period: 2017-2021
  • Forecast Period: 2022E-2028F

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Global Athleisure Market 2022-2028: Ken Research

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