As intimate wear or apparels are worn as second layer of clothes, it is also referred as second skin. Predominantly, intimate wear is used to alter body shape and maintain personal hygiene. Initially, lingerie was a term for intimate wear worn by women. However, etymology has changed with the emergence of brands such as Menagerie that focus on the male intimate wear. Although, intimate wear seldom received attention; yet the changing perspective of intimate wear from need-based to aspiration-based has resulted in surge in demand for these apparels. The focus has drifted from only durability and comfort to fashion.
Moreover, change in lifestyle, rise in awareness regarding hygiene, change in demographic dividend, and customization of product portfolios have boosted the intimate wear market. In addition, high fashion consciousness among women is also expected to propel this market. However, prevalence of dermatological conditions in some cases has affected the growth of this market. However, upgrading the fabric being used to manufacture it, offers promising opportunities for market players.
Furthermore, market has witnessed a growing trend of use of stretchable fabric by key players. For instance, Jockey is planning to cater to the rise in demand for stretchable fabric as they offer extra comfort and fitting. Moreover, initiatives in developing countries such as "Make in India" campaign by Indian government has made this market more profitable for these market players. For instance, this campaign has attracted international brands to set up their manufacturing plants in India. Similarly, the U.S. government has designed an innerwear that is equipped with sensors, to get data about fighters' wellbeing during war. These inner wears are designed in response to rising rate of pelvic injuries among armed forces at war zone. Use of manufacturing undergarments with such innovative concepts by industry players would help consumers to track health issues as well as provide extra protection.
The intimate wear market is analyzed by gender, age, price, distribution channels, and geography. Based on gender, it is broadly categorized for women and men. Furthermore, women intimate wear comprises shape-wear, sleepwear, sportswear, and maternity wear, while for men, it includes vests, briefs, and others. Based on age, the market is divided into age groups of 13-17 years, 18-35 years, and 36 years & above. By price, intimate wear is categorized into luxury, super-premium, premium, medium, economy, and low. Different distribution channels taking part in supply chain management are mass merchandizers, specialized stores, mono brand stores, and others. The market has been analyzed across four geographical regions namely North America (the U.S., Canada, and Mexico), Europe (Germany, France, Italy, UK, Russia, and rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, and rest of Asia-Pacific), and LAMEA (Latin America, Middle East, and Africa).
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MARKET SEGMENTATION
The global intimate wear market is segmented by gender, age group, price, distribution channels, and geography.
BY GENDER
Women
Lingerie
Shape Wear
Sleep wear
Sports Wear
Maternity Wear
Men
Vests
Briefs
Regular Briefs
Boxer Briefs
Boxer Shorts
Trunks Briefs
Others
BY AGE GROUP
13-17 years
18-35 years
36 years & above
BY PRICE
Luxury
Super-premium
Premium
Medium
Economy
Low
BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL
Mass merchandizers
Mono brand stores
Specialized stores
Others
BY GEOGRAPHY
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
France
Germany
UK
Italy
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
India
Rest of APAC
LAMEA
Latin America
Middle East
Africa
Key players in the value chain
L Brand Inc.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
American Eagle Outfitters (Aerie)
Hanes Brands Inc.
Jockey International Inc.
Triumph International Ltd.
Hanky Panky Ltd.
PVH Corporation
MAS Holdings Ltd.
Chantelle SA
Beijing Bird Fibrils Garments
Bare Necessities Inc.
Cosmo Lady (China) Holdings
JC Penny Co.
Lise Charmel Lingerie SA
Shenzhen Maniform Lingerie Co. Ltd.,
Beijing Tinsino Clothing Co Ltd Tinsino
Stella McCartney Ltd
Wacoal Corporation
Urban Outfitters Inc.
Wolf Lingerie Ltd.
Shenzhen Huijie Group Co., Ltd.
