Market Insights

The Adaptive Clothing Market was projected to grow from USD 2.10 Billion in 2021 to USD 5.67 Billion by 2028 at a CAGR of over 15.24% during the forecast period of 2022-2028.

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What is Adaptive clothing?

Clothes designed for people with physical disabilities and the elderly, infirm, and post-surgery patients are Adaptive clothing. These people consider adaptive clothing, as it is difficult to dress and undress themselves. Adaptive clothes are generally replaced with magnetic closures from the buttons and zipper or Velcro. These garments make it easier for caretakers or caregivers to dress or undress patients or people that lack the full range of motion, required for self-dressing. Adaptive clothing is available for people suffering from spinal cord injury, arthritis, Parkinson’s disease, incontinence, contractures, and others.

Key Players

Key players operating in the global adaptive clothing market are-

• PVH Corp. (The U.S.),
• Silvert’s Adaptive Clothing & Footwear (Canada),
• NBZ Apparel International (The U.S.),
• Able2Wear (UK),
• Adaptions By Adrian (The U.S.),
• Professional fit Clothing (The U.S.),
• Adaptive Clothing Showroom (The U.S.),
• Creation Comfort (Canada),
• Buck & Buck (The U.S.), and
• Izzy Camilleri (Canada).

Market Dynamics

The growing geriatric population along with increasing disabilities in people, among kids as well as adults, is a key driver propelling the adaptive clothing market.

• As per World Bank, around 15% of the global population is experiencing some kind of disability.
• Also, according to the United Nation, in 2017, the number of people aged 60 or above was 962 million and the geriatric population is growing at a steady rate of 3% annually, thus offering immense opportunities to the industry participants.
• However, limited awareness regarding the availability of adaptive clothing is one of the restraining factors.

Segment Analysis

End Use Trends

Based on end use, the global adaptive clothing market has been bifurcated into geriatric population and disabled adults & children.

• The geriatric population segment accounted for the highest market share in 2021 and is likely to register a steady CAGR during the review period.
• This is mainly attributed to the surging geriatric population in the developed countries of Europe, and Japan.
• Further, increasing standard of living and raising awareness of adaptive clothing in old-age homes and hospitals further boosts the segment growth.

Regional Trends

By region, the European market garnered the highest market share in 2021 and is likely to grow at a healthy CAGR during the review period.

• Europe has the highest percentage of population aged 60 and above, with 25% of the global geriatric population, thus has a large consumer base for adaptive clothing, booting the regional demand.
• Also, high prevalence of orthopaedic diseases among aged population, further bolsters the European market growth.
• Italy, Germany, France, and Spain have large population of aged population, thus contribution substantially to the regional market.

COVID-19 Impact on Global Adaptive Clothing Market

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected the clothing industry due to the temporary and permanent shutdown of production units as well as the limited availability of raw material. Furthermore, a limited workforce and restricted transportation affected the supply chain of adaptive clothing. The disabled kids and senior adults are confined in their homes, resulting in fewer sales of new garments, thus affecting the adaptive clothing market.

Critical Questions Answered in the Report

• What are the key trends in the global adaptive clothing market?
• How the market (and its various sub-segments) has grown in the last five years and what would be the growth rate in the next five years?
• What is the impact of COVID-19 on global adaptive clothing market?
• What are the key strategies adopted by the major vendors to lead in the global adaptive clothing market?
• What is the market share of the top vendors?

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Target Audience

The following is a list of the customers that the adaptive clothing market aims to convert the most:

• Adaptive clothing companies
• Adaptive clothing vendors
• Clothing companies
• Old age homes
• Home for disabled

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