ADAPTIVE CLOTHING MARKET ANALYSIS

Market Challenges And Opportunities

Global Adaptive Clothing Market- Drivers

Growing Geriatric Population along with Increasing Disabilities in People

Growing geriatric population along with increasing disabilities in people, among kids as well as adults, is a key factor driving the global adaptive clothing market growth. According to a report presented by the World Health Organization, in November 2021, globally over 1 billion people are estimated to experience disability. This corresponds to about 15% of the world's population, with up to 190 million (3.8%) people aged 15 years and older having significant difficulties in functioning, and require health care services. Moreover, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services., In 2020, the number of Americans age 60 and older increased by 34% from 55.7 million to 74.6 million. In 2019, 30 million women and 24.1 million men were age 65 and older, thus, offering immense opportunities to the industry participants.

Rising Demand for Adaptive Clothing from Hospitals

There has been huge demand for adaptive clothing from hospitals as such clothing is convenient for caregivers, nurses or hospice staff to undress or dress patients. Adaptive clothing is preferred by patients suffering from diseases such as arthritis, paraplegics, and quadriplegics. Clothing has a crucial role for patients to get treatment. The adaptive clothes have openings, it makes easier for the doctors to attach any medical equipment to the patient’s body without sacrificing dignity. Thus, it helps to get the quicker access to the medical devices.

Global Adaptive Clothing Market- Restraints

Less Awareness about the Adaptive Clothing in the Emerging and Underdeveloped Regions

Less awareness and comparative high cost of the adaptive clothes are expected to restrain the market growth during the forecast period. A large number of the population across the world is unaware of the use of adaptive clothing, and another factor affecting the market is the cost of the adaptive clothing. The adaptive clothing are comparatively costlier than normal clothes.  It allows people with disabilities to feel comfortable and confident in their appearance, however, not everyone with disabilities has the option to purchase adaptive clothing due to its high cost and limited supply.