Over the course of the forecast period, rising diabetes prevalence is anticipated to fuel the expansion of the global market for adaptive apparel. In hospitals and healthcare facilities, there is a rising need for adaptive clothing, such as adaptive socks. Patients with diabetes can protect their feet against microbial or fungal infections by wearing adaptive clothing. The World Health Organization (WHO) reported in November 2021 that there were 422 million cases of diabetes worldwide in 2014, up from 108 million cases in 1980. Compared to high-income nations like North America and Europe, prevalence has been increasing more quickly in low- and middle-income regions like Africa and Latin America.
Global Adaptive Clothing Market was valued at US$ 334.5 Billion in 2021 in terms of revenue, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.9% during the forecast period (2022 to 2030).
Leading Companies in the Adaptive Clothing Industry:
1. Silvert’s Adaptive Clothing & Footwear
Founded in 1930, Silvert’s Adaptive Clothing & Footwear has been providing reliable adaptive apparel and became one of the first companies to focus solely on people with dressing difficulties. It has headquarters situated in Concord, ON.
2. NBZ Apparel International
Provider of an online clothing retail platform created to make and sell customized and durable clothing and was founded in 2016.
3. Adaptions By Adrian
Founded in 1993 Adaptions by Adrian customizing individually made adaptive clothing for special needs. The company has headquarters situated in San Marcos, CA.
4. PVH Corp.
PVH was founded in 1881 is one of the world’s largest and most admired fashion companies, connecting with consumers in over 40 countries. The company is based in New York, New York. PVH Corp. in November, 2022 announced it has extended most of its license agreements with G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. for Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER in U.S. and Canada, largely pertaining to the women’s North America wholesale business. Both the Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER agreements will now have staggered expirations from 2025 through 2027.
5. Lycra Company.
Founded in 1958 LYCRA Company innovates and produces fiber and technology solutions for the apparel and personal care industries. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware. In November, 2022 Lycra company announced the launch of LYCRA® naturalFX™ technology, a proprietary textile finishing process for 100% cotton knit garments designed for mass market applications.
6. Creation Confort
Creation Confort was founded in 1985 and is development, manufacturing and marketing of clothing that is designed specifically to meet their needs. The company headquarters is in Montréal, Québec.
*Definition- Adaptive clothing are garments designed with medical function in mind for post-surgery patients, the disabled, elderly, rehabilitation patients, special needs children and adults, people with arthritis, stroke victims etc.
