Market Overview

According to a new report by Intellectual Market Insights Research on the global Compression Wear and Shapewear Market, which was US$ 7.09 billion in 2023, is US$ 13.29 billion by 2032, and is expected to undergo a CAGR of 7.23 % during the forecast period.

Compression wear and Shapewear are garments that are designed to be worn closely on the skin with a view of creating the illusion of a well-toned body through the delicate application of pressure on various parts of the body. These bodywears enhance blood flow, boost endurance, balance the body, provide muscular support and stability, moderate body temperature, and are useful in a body repair process. In addition, shapewear acts in the capacity of an undergarment to give the figure a slimmer outlook due to its ability to firm up protruding fat on the thighs, the tummy, and other parts of the body. They enhance effectiveness of physical activity through reduction of muscular fatigue, reduced effort, increased power and jumping capacity and aid in oxygen supply to the muscles. They assist in preventing the formation of blood clots and inflammation of blood vessels such as deep vein thrombosis and vein congestion. They too assist in preventing the fabric from sticking to the skin by drawing perspiration to the surface and rising the water from the fabric. Apart from that, they are used after childbirth to give the stomach and back a proper support and to take some of the load off the new moms’ hands.

“Female” dominates the gender type segment due to which aids the body in gaining support and avoids humpback, bosom flat, bosom prolapse, pail waist, flat hip, appetite conspicuous, turnip leg, bulky leg, and many other conditions. Shapewear can also help ladies suffering from bladder prolapse since it gives a modest lift with adequate support. In addition to the market insights such as market value, growth rate, market segments, geographical coverage, market players, and market scenario, the market report curated by the Data Bridge Market Research team includes in-depth expert analysis, import/export analysis, pricing analysis, production consumption analysis, and consumer behaviour.

Market Dynamics:- Market Drivers

Concerns about Fitness

• The semi-urban shapewear market in emerging nations is expected to rise gradually due to rising fitness awareness. Shapewear can help the body deal with the consequences of aging by treating symptoms such as humpback, bosom prolapse, bosom flat, decreased appetite, pail waist, fat buttock, flat hip, bulky leg, turnip leg, and others. Shapewear will surely benefit ladies with bladder prolapse since it will elevate and support the bladder slightly. The market is developing due to increased fitness awareness and participation in sports throughout the world.

Shapewear is Becoming Increasingly Popular

• Every woman wishes to have the beautiful hourglass shape, especially for special events. Wearing and exhibiting certain designs need a healthy physique in order to seem beautiful. One method is to exercise and eat in moderation. However, wearing shapewear is the only quick remedy for slipping into a stunning silhouetted dress and achieving the ideal figure. It helps women reshape their bodies, raise sagging areas, smooth out bulges, and straighten their posture. As demand increases and new technologies are created, shapewear is getting more comfortable. In fact, many women have made shapewear a part of their regular wardrobe. As a result, there is a high demand for lingerie that may also be used as shapewear among consumers.

Market Trends

Growing Popularity of Athleisure and Activewear

• There prevails a difficulty in distinguishing between sportswear and casual wear and many designers have embraced the ‘sport-luxury’ trend which has affected the compression wear and shapewear industry. Athleisure on one hand incorporates, comfort and practicality of sporting apparel and on the other casual wear with formal aesthetics. This trend has promoted the use of compression garments, and it is not limited to gym sole wear, it’s used in day-to-day activities, due to; comfort, support and looks. Moving from the concept of basic apparel that offers protection to the body, consumers are now looking for clothing that enhances body performance like blood flow and muscle support and can still be worn in casual occasions. Multifunctional compression wear is becoming the new trend in fashion and is being developed whereby major brands are looking for ways of making them as versatile as possible so that they can be worn from the gym to other occasions hence increasing the growth of the market. The focus on health and fitness plus the consideration towards fashion, make athleisure a constant and a driving force in the compression wear and shapewear category.

Advances in Fabric Technology and Design Innovation

• Technological advance and improved fabric innovation, manufacturing and construction are constantly enhancing the functionality, feel, look and fit of today’s compression wear and shapewear. Compression garments of today are being created using better fabrics that are more flexible that create a better user experience in terms of breathability, moisture management, and those that are naturally antimicrobial. Furthermore, advancements in appearance of garments due to development in knitting technology and ergonomically advanced designs have made the garments to fit well in the contours of the body to enhance compression and support and this has not been accompanied with compromise of comfort of the wearer. Such developments have also enabled the manufacture of shapewear that is extremely hard to differentiate in terms of color from the clothing that is worn over it, making it more wearable as an undergarment. Companies are now placing emphasis on product innovation and seek to create new garments varieties appropriate for; pregnant women or mothers who have recently given birth, or athletes. All these technological and design enhancements which are captivating wider customer base are not only expanding the market by setting up more standard, but they are also acting as a catalyst for the evolution of this market.

Market Restraining Factors

Increased Availability of Counterfeit Clothing

• Counterfeit goods are fake products that are produced of inferior materials and marketed under the name and trademark of another brand without the permission of the brand owner. Aside from their negative financial effects, counterfeit items can harm a brand's reputation and turn away customers. Instead of paying more for quality, counterfeits allow purchasers to acquire status at a lower cost. Consumers want higher social standing by purchasing counterfeits; they want to represent who they want to be. As a result, the main advantage of counterfeits is symbolic rather than functional. The market for original manufacturers is hampered as a result of the surge in counterfeit goods.
• This global compression wear and shapewear market report provides details of new recent developments, trade regulations, import-export analysis, production analysis, value chain optimization, market share, impact of domestic and localized market players, analyses opportunities in terms of emerging revenue pockets, changes in market regulations, strategic market growth analysis, market size, category market growths, application niches and dominance, product approvals, product launches, geographic expansions, technological innovations in the market.

Report Coverage

The report will cover the qualitative and quantitative data on the global Compression Wear and Shapewear Market. The qualitative data includes latest trends, market players analysis, market drivers, market opportunity, and many others. Also, the report quantitative data includes market size for every region, country, and segments according to your requirements. We can also provide customize report in every industry vertical.

Product Type (Tops, Bottoms, Sleeves and Socks, Stockings, Others), Control Area (Tummy/Waist, Hips/Rear, Back Support, Thighs), Gender Type (Male, Female), Application (Performance and Recovery, Body Shaping, Lifestyle), Distribution Channel (Multi-Retail Stores, Specialty Retail Stores, Online Channels).

Report Scope and Segmentations

List of Companies Profiled

• Conturve
• Spanx, LLC.
• WACOAL HOLDINGS CORP
• HANESBRANDS INC.
• Anita Dr. Helbig GmbH
• Ann Chery
• medi GmbH & Co. KG
• 2XU Pty. Ltd.
• CW-X
• Wonderbra
• Nike, Inc
• Design Veronique
• Under Armour, Inc
• EC3D Orthopaedic
• Zoot Sports
• SKIMS
• Triumph International Corporation
• Acme-McCrary Corporation
• adidas AG
• Leonisa
• PUMA SE
• Jockey Inc.

Key Industry Developments

In May 2022, Kim Kardashian's shapewear label, SKIMS, has designed a collection of accessible knickers in a variety of sizes, colors, and easy-access closures to accommodate a wide range of body shapes and skin tones

In May 2022, PUMA, Inc. unveiled a new collection of yoga-inspired body shapewear with the premiere of its new marketing film, #YogaAnywhereEverywhere. The shapers are made of recyclable materials and include luxury fabrics and silhouettes for the studio and outdoors. To fit the rising wellness lifestyle, each piece of clothing is designed with comfort, breathability, and flexibility in mind. The collection focuses on body acceptance and inclusion

Segmentation Analysis

The market scope is segmented because of by Product Type, Control Area, Gender Type, Application, Distribution Channel.

By Product Type

• Tops
• Bottoms
• Sleeves and Socks
• Stockings
• Others

Compression wear and shapewear by products can be classified based on the kind of products including tops, bottoms, sleeves and socks, stockings, and others. Among the tops are compression shirts and compression bras, which are to offer a support to muscles, to help muscles perform better, and to correct posture. These garments are especially suitable for athletes and other sports people and anyone into activities. Bottoms include jog pants, volleyball pants, athletics tights, leggings and shapewear briefs which targets to give lower body muscles support, alleviate muscle fatigue and has body shaping effects. In human body, sleeved and socks are accessory parts of clothing that are used mainly for the benefits such as increase in blood flow, alleviation of swelling, and assisting in muscles recovery. Socks are especially appreciated in various activities involving sports and medicine because of their contribution to the prevention of DVT and enhancement of leg health. Another sub-type of stockings is the medical grade compression type which is intended for therapeutic use including vein disease like varicose veins or for post-surgical purposes. The Others category includes products such as Maternity Support Wear, Compression Arm Sleeves, and Recovery Suits; known for their functionality, some of these being for maternity support and post exercise recovery. These subsegments serve erogenous, unique and vast consumer needs and demands related to health, fitness, and beauty concern.

By Control Area

• Tummy/Waist
• Hips/Rear
• Back Support
• Thighs

The types of apparel in the compression wear and shapewear market are classified into various control zones to address different areas of the body for performance enhancement or appearance purposes. The tummy/waist cateogry is thus comprises of products such as cinchers, belts, and high waists shapewears that mainly compresses the abdominal region to make the tummy/waist appear smaller and to also correct posture. The hips/rear segment deals with products such as padded panties, hip enhancer that offer support to area of the buttocks in order to make it fuller. For back support, the segment entails postural braces and compression tops that assist in Correcting poor posture to give the right support of the spine for back pain sufferers and to remove hunchbacking. Finally, the thighs category includes shapers and shorts specially designed to conceal thigh areas and prevent chafing while providing a sculpted look for a slimmer and more toned appearance for the thighs. They all target different consumer needs, while performance wear addresses athletic needs, medical wear addresses health support needs, and coach wear addresses body shaping needs, thus highlighting how the compression wear and shapewear market is very versatile and has multiple uses.

By Gender Type

• Male
• Female

The compression wear and shapewear market are segmented by gender into two primary categories: sex were male and female. Different lifestyles characteristics and body aspects create varying needs and preferences in each segment. For males it also comprises compression wear including socks and shorts, tights, shirts and sleeves that are more frequently associated with sport performance and recovery. Shapewear specifically in the men’s category is not as large as in women but includes items such as compression shirts and undershorts that help men to have a smooth look when dressed up and even improves posture. Women account for the largest number of consumers, and the market offers a wide variety of products related both to the performance of physical activities and the reshaping of the silhouette. Compression wear clothing is aimed at improving the efficiency of exercises and the rate of recovery among female exercisers for sports and fitness activities, including leggings, sports bras and tops. There are expansion numerous types of shapewears available for women, including bodysuits, waist clinchers, girdles, control panties, and shaping bras. Such products meet a major need in the area of altering one’s figure and appearance, due to the influence of fashion and the aesthetic haircut. In terms of the overall impact, the greater variety of products and higher levels of consumption by female consumers affect market trends in the compression wear and shapewear industry more drastically than the male segment’s focus on the performance wear product type.

By Distribution Channel

• Multi-Retail Stores
• Specialty Retail Stores
• Online Channels

The distribution channel for the compression wear and shapewear market comprises multi-retail stores that include techno retail and traditional multi retailers, specialty retail stores such as Lifestyles stores, and online channels that include Web-only retail stores, specialty online stores, and Web-exclusive stores, with sub segments as per the target consumer. Multi-retail also covers vendo residential stores such as department stores and supermarkets that are big stores that showcase a variety of goods. Because of their good locations and comprehensive merchandise ranges, these stores enjoy large clientele interest. Fitness wear and lingerie are specialties and the stores selling the products are fitness wear and lingerie stores respectively which offer consulting services and proper size fitting services. One example can be made of sportswear boutiques and ladies lingerie shops, where customers receive specialized services and quality products. Internet sources have quickly come to the fore as a preferred medium due to the convenience and choices that they present. This segment includes brand specific websites, world’s largest online retailers like AMAZON and N ét iuq renowned online retailers dealing in compression wear and shapewear. The convenient availability of sales through online stores, increase in digital marketing, and social media platforms have also aided in a high sales rate. Every channel has its importance in catering to the various consumers with diversified products, increasing the market coverage, and strengthening the compression wear and shapewear market.

By Application

• Performance and Recovery
• Body Shaping
• Lifestyle

Compression wear and shapewear divide major into many small applications. It can be understood that Compression wear used by Performance and Recovery aims to optimize the performance as well as minimize the period taken to recover after exercise. Some of the product categories contained in this segment include knee-high or thigh-high graduated compression socks and sleeves that are much preferred by sportsmen and other athletes. While most shapewear products are designed for support, Body Shaping shapewear is more like a figure system that creates aesthetic appeals and contours the figure to look slimmer. This segment encompasses bodysuits, waist trainers, and shaping leggings for consumers who in search of products that can give temporary control on body shapes. Compression wear for the purpose of leisure and daily use focuses on general well-being and tasks in which blood circulation is restricted such as in offices where people sit or stand for long hours. This covers travel and work compression stockings, catering for many people besides athletes just exercising themselves in the gym. Every subsegment thus caters to particular requirements of the consumer encompassing performance, looks and comfort to fuel the overall expanded market.

Regional Snapshots

• North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico)
• Europe (Germany, France, UK, Italy, Spain, Russia, Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, ASEAN, Rest of Asia-Pacific)
• LAMEA (Latin America, Middle East, Africa)

Reviewed regions for the market consist of North America, Europe, South America, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. Compression wear and shapewear market in North America turned into the largest regional market in the world with the market share of 39%. The company has no percent of the market revenue share in 2022. Thus, the major countries influencing the regional market development are the U. S. and its northern neighbors, Canada and Mexico. Due to the benefits that are associated with the compression wear, then its use stretches across professionals, frequent sports persons, and athletes. A large participation of large domestic and foreign firms in the sportswear segment helps to increase the overall market share. North America contributes a large portion of the construction garment market in the medical area. This is because many people in the specified area are likely to experience illnesses such as venous insufficiency and other associated diseases related to a growing elderly population, thus making utilization of medical care garments advisable. The market players in this region also participate in different strategies of entering and competing in the market like product development, product diversification, various combinations, joint ventures, collaborations etc to sustain themselves in the market.

Regional Analysis

The objective of the report is to present comprehensive analysis of Global Compression Wear and Shapewear Market including all the stakeholders of the industry. The past and current status of the industry with forecasted market size and trends are presented in the report with the analysis of complicated data in simple language.

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North America

• U.S.
• Canada

Europe

• Switzerland
• Belgium
• Germany
• France
• U.K.
• Italy
• Spain
• Sweden
• Netherland
• Turkey
• Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific

• India
• Australia
• Philippines
• Singapore
• South Korea
• Japan
• China
• Malaysia
• Thailand
• Indonesia
• Rest Of APAC

Latin America

• Mexico
• Argentina
• Peru
• Colombia
• Brazil
• Rest of South America

Middle East and Africa

• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• Egypt
• South Africa
• Rest Of MEA

Points Covered in the Report

• The points that are discussed within the report are the major market players that are involved in the market such as market players, raw material suppliers, equipment suppliers, end users, traders, distributors and etc.
• The complete profile of the companies is mentioned. And the capacity, production, price, revenue, cost, gross, gross margin, sales volume, sales revenue, consumption, growth rate, import, export, supply, future strategies, and the technological developments that they are making are also included within the report. This report analysed 5 years data history and forecast.
• The growth factors of the market are discussed in detail wherein the different end users of the market are explained in detail.
• Data and information by market player, by region, by type, by application and etc., and custom research can be added according to specific requirements.
• The report contains the SWOT analysis of the market. Finally, the report contains the conclusion part where the opinions of the industrial experts are included.

Key Questions

• How much the global Compression Wear and Shapewear Market valued?
• Which region has the largest share in 2024 for the global Compression Wear and Shapewear Market?
• What are the driving factors for the market?
• Which is the leading segment in the global market?
• What are the major players in the market?

Research Scope of the Market

• Historic year: 2019-2022
• Base year: 2023
• Forecast: 2024 to 2032
• Representation of Market revenue in USD Million