Functional Workwear Apparel Market

Functional Workwear with Protective Properties to Witness High Adoption

The global Functional Workwear Apparel market is playing a pivotal role in redefining the wardrobe of workers across several end-use industries over the last decade. Functional Workwear Apparel is known for its modern and protective attributes, along with its unparalleled quality and long-lasting performance. Companies are increasingly defining Functional Workwear Apparel in accordance with the nature of the profession.

Functional Workwear Apparel is also witnessing significant demand in several sports verticals such as mountaineering, skiing, swimming and cycling. Incorporating mixed fabrics and spandex have helped to develop lightweight and durable Functional Workwear Apparel that is being endorsed by several sport personalities, invariably uplifting the global Functional Workwear Apparel market.

However, with the ongoing restrictions on large gatherings and big events due to Covid-19, the global market for Functional Workwear Apparel is witnessing a bearish pattern. Upon, lockdown, several power industries, which are the primary consumers of Functional Workwear Apparel have shut down and there has been a dip in outdoor sports activities.

“Athleisure” To Become the Contemporary Benchmark in the Functional Workwear Apparel Market

The concept of ‘athleisure’ has revolutionized casual clothing but stretchy suits, smart sneakers and high-tech fabrics are being worn at the workplace as well. The ‘athleisure’ industry has recorded staggering growth in the past decade and has begun to seep into workwear as office clothing gradually becomes comfort-oriented. It's a phenomenon in which fitness wear as a fashion style; clothes designed for sporting activities are worn for other purposes such as work clothes, casuals, school or social occasions.

Fashionable athleisure goods have seen an increase in demand, leading to higher acceptance by female consumers for apparel. Furthermore, an increase in the involvement of women in physical activity is one of the major factors driving demand for athleisure goods.

Growing numbers of female fitness models, sports players and athletes have developed a holistic attitude towards sports by female consumers. Fabrics developed for athletic use in extreme sports is being deployed to create Functional Workwear Apparel that is breathable, temperature-regulated, sweat-wicking and wrinkle proof.

APAC to Account for 25% Share with Burgeoning Industrial Sectors

Growing job prospects and developments in the manufacturing industry are expected to revive demand in South Asia for Functional Workwear Apparel. On a regional basis, the Functional Workwear Apparel market in South Asia is expected to represent a leading area in the global market for Functional Workwear Apparel during the forecast period and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of over 5.0%.

The Functional Workwear Apparel market in East Asia is expected to reflect positive growth, behind growing investments in fabric production and product research and development. In this area, manufacturers are further focused on equipping workwear with advanced fabric that is durable, water-resistant and maintains body temperature.

Moderately Fragmented Market Structure with Players Focusing on Key Segments

The global Functional Workwear Apparel market is moderately fragmented in nature with the presence of a few prominent competitors such as VF Corporation, Williamson-Dickie Mfg. Co, Blundstone Australia Pty Ltd and several emerging regional players whose main focus is on local workwear. Several new players have divided Functional Workwear Apparel into two categories that are neat, non-uniform and even.

Major companies are looking to focus on a particular workwear segment specifically. In January 2020, VF Corporation announced a review of strategic options for Functional Workwear Apparel. The strategic review reflects the continued focus of management on transforming the company into a more consumer-focused and retail-focused business with a portfolio of growth-oriented active, outdoor and workwear brands.

Functional Workwear Apparel Market: Segmentation

Fact MR’s study has done the segmentation of the Functional Workwear Apparel market on the basis of product type, material type, demographics, end-use, sales channel and region.

• By Product Type :

  • Trousers
  • Jackets
  • Shorts & Skirts
  • Bib & Braces
  • T-Shirts
  • Shirts
  • Belts & Straps
  • Sweatshirts
  • Coveralls
  • Coats
  • Caps and Hats
  • Boots and Socks

• By Material Type :

  • Synthetic Materials
  • Blended Materials
  • Natural Materials

• By Demographics :

  • Men
  • Women

• By End-Use :

  • Manufacturing
  • Construction
  • Mining & Agriculture
  • Healthcare
  • Services
  • Homeland Security & Defense

• By Sales Channel :

  • Direct Sales / Tender
  • Subcontractors
  • Retail Channels
  • Online Channels

• By Region :

  • North America
  • Latin America
  • Europe
  • South Asia
  • East Asia
  • Oceania
  • MEA