Knit Underwear and Nightwear

I.INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Outlook
Market Dynamics
Knit Underwear & Nightwear Market through the Recession
Focusing on Emerging Markets
Men Trade Down to Low-Price Brands
‘Consumer the King’
New Fashion Trends in Men’s Underwear…
Style, Fashion and Fabric – Hallmarks of Present Day Intimate Apparel Sector
Women’s Wear
Men’s Wear
Children’s Wear
Lingerie Market: An Overview
Invisible Intimates of Underwear Market
Women’s Rapidly Changing Underwear Trends keeps Manufacturers on their Toes
Plus-Size Trendy Intimate Wear Gaining Popularity
Boxer Shorts: The Most Preferred in Men’s and Boys’ Underwear Market
Men’s Underwear Shifting Focus from Retail to eRetail
Nightwear/Sleepwear: A Primer
Decline of Nightwear/Sleepwear Industry
Counterfeiting Activities: A Threat to the World Apparel Market
Globalization of Apparel and Textile Industries
2.APPAREL INDUSTRY – GENERAL SYNOPSIS
3.DYNAMICS IN THE INTIMATE APPAREL INDUSTRY
Review of Intimate Sports Apparel Section
Women’s and Girls Wear
Men’s and Boy’s Wear
Trends in Men’s and Boys’ Underwear and Nightwear Segment
Underwear Means Much More for Today’s Men in Style
Underwear and Nightwear Potential Lures Fashion Apparel Manufacturers
Major Apparel Makers Take M&A Route for Market Entry
Men’s Underwear Now Range from Bikini Briefs to Baggy Boxers
Growing Awareness of Underwear Apparel Brands in Young Men
Comfort and Relaxation - Basic Sought-after Underwear Garment Features
Boys’ Underwear Still in Mass Market
Children’s Intimate Apparel
Challenges in the Girls' Intimates Market Changing Trends
Retail Space
Restriction of Rules
Subdued Advertising
4.PRODUCT OVERVIEW
5.MARKET SCENARIO
Shift in Distribution Channels
Competitive Factors
Technology and Global Fashion
Baby Boomers
Marketing Strategies
Promotion - The Vital ‘P’ for any Marketing Game Plan
Few of the Promotion Vehicles:
Women-Centric Targeting Picks Up in Marketing
Creativity and Comfort - Features to Drive the Future
Apparel Retail Industry - Trends
Distribution - Reaching the Customer
Discount Stores
Specialty Stores
Department Stores
Rejuvenation of Men’s Wear Retail Market
Leading Retailers
Charming Shoppes (US)
Gap Inc (US)
Intimate Brands (US)
Limited Brands (US)
The May Department Stores Company (US)
Victoria’s Secret (US)
World Co (Japan)
The Wormser Company (US)
Wal-Mart Stores (US)
6.PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS
7.PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS – A HISTORIC PERSPECTIVE BUILDER
8.RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
9.STRATEGIC CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS – A HISTORIC PERSPECTIVE BUILDER
10.FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS
Benetton Group S.p.A. (Italy)
Bella Di Notte, S.L (Spain)
Berlei (Australia)
Berkshire Hathaway (USA)
Fruit of the Loom, Inc. (USA)
Cia Hering (Brazil)
Calvin Klein, Inc. (USA)
Delta Galil Industries Ltd. (Israel)
Donna Karan International Inc. (USA)
Everlast Worldwide Inc (USA)
Gunze Ltd. (Japan)
Jockey International, Inc. (USA)
Joe Boxer (USA)
Maidenform Brands Inc (USA)
Perry Ellis International Inc. (USA)
Parisa AFR Apparel International Inc. (USA)
Stanfield’s Limited (Canada)
Triumph International (Germany)
Tefron Ltd. (Israel)
The Bali Company (USA)
Warnaco Group Inc. (USA)
Wacoal Holdings Corp. (Japan)
Wacoal America Inc. (USA)
11.GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
Table 4: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Knit Underwear and Nightwear by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 5: World Historic Review for Knit Underwear and Nightwear by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 6: World 15-Year Perspective for Knit Underwear and Nightwear by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
III. MARKET
1.THE UNITED STATES
A. Market Analysis
An Insight into What Lies Beneath
Growth Factors
Greater Emphasis upon Fashion
Developments in Lingerie
Trends in Women’s Innerwear Market
New Developments in Hosiery Segment
US Hosiery Statistics
New Developments in Bras Segment
New Developments in Panties Segment
New Developments in Shapewear Segment
New Developments in Sleepwear/Loungewear Segment
Trends in Pajamas
New Developments in Daywear
Comfortwear
Purchasing Trends Among Women
Factors Driving Growth
Women’s Innerwear Garments – Gaining Popularity
Rising Popularity of Women’s Sports Bra:
Market Analysis
Hanes: Leading Brand in Women’s and Girl’s Underwear
Men’s Wear
Scenario in Men’s Underwear
Products’ Image Enhancing Measures
Intimate Apparel Market
Ensuring Product Success
Distribution Channels
Rising Use of Internet
Increasing Role of Retailers
Rising Popularity of Jockey Brands
Import & Export Statistics – A Historic Review
B. Market Analytics
Table 55: US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Knit Underwear and Nightwear by Product Segment – Women’s, Men’s and Children’s Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 56: US Historic Review for Knit Underwear and Nightwear by Product Segment – Women’s, Men’s and Children’s Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 57: US 15-Year Perspective for Knit Underwear and Nightwear by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Women’s, Men’s and Children’s Market for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
2.CANADA – Segmentation Similar to the US
3.JAPAN
A. Market Analysis
Women's Intimate Apparel – Historical Overview
Import Trends
Japan’s Leading Import Brands in the Intimate Apparel Sector
Preferences of Young Women Regarding Underwear
Select Regional Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 80: Japanese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Knit Underwear and Nightwear by Product Segment – Women’s, Men’s and Children’s Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 81: Japanese Historic Review for Knit Underwear and Nightwear by Product Segment – Women’s, Men’s and Children’s Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 82: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Knit Underwear and Nightwear by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Women’s, Men’s and Children’s Market for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4.EUROPE
A. Market Analysis
Body-wear Market
Developments in the Bodywear Market
European Bodywear Product Overview
Underwear
Briefs
Teddies and Bodies
Slips and Camisoles
T-shirts
Foundation Wear
Bras
Alternative Foundations
Nightwear
Loungewear or Home Wear
Sleepwear Market – Improving Potential
B. Market Analytics
Table 83: European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Knit Underwear and Nightwear by Geographic Region– France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 84: European Historic Review for Knit Underwear and Nightwear by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 85: European 15-Year Perspective for Knit Underwear and Nightwear by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 86: European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Knit Underwear and Nightwear by Product Segment – Women’s, Men’s and Children’s Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 87: European Historic Review for Knit Underwear and Nightwear by Product Segment – Women’s, Men’s and Children’s Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 88: European 15-Year Perspective for Knit Underwear and Nightwear by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Women’s, Men’s and Children’s Market for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4a.FRANCE – Segmentation Similar to the US
4b.GERMANY – Segmentation Similar to the US
4c.ITALY – Segmentation Similar to the US
4d.THE UNITED KINGDOM – Segmentation Similar to the US
4e.SPAIN – Segmentation Similar to the US
4f.REST OF EUROPE
A. Market Analysis
Russia
Developments in Russian Apparel and Textiles Market
Developments in the Underwear/Hosiery Market
Children’s Wear
Netherlands
Intimate Apparel Market
Table 117: Netherlands Market for Intimate Apparel (2008-2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Purchasing Levels by Type - Female Lingerie and Sleepwear, Leg Wear, Male Underwear & Sleepwear and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Developments in Intimate Apparel Market
Consumption Trends
Distribution
Belgium & Luxembourg
Lingerie Market
Market Scenario in Belgium
Table 118: Belgium Bodywear Market (2006 & 2009): Percentage Breakdown of Production by Category-T-shirts, Hosiery, Night- and home wear, Foundations and Underwear (In Value terms) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Evolution of Undergarments Sector
Growing Lingerie Market
Import Market
Competition
Factors Affecting Sales
Switzerland
Lingerie Market
Overview
Select Regional Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 119: Rest of European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Knit Underwear and Nightwear by Product Segment – Women’s, Men’s and Children’s Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 120: Rest of European Historic Review for Knit Underwear and Nightwear by Product Segment – Women’s, Men’s and Children’s Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 121: Rest of European 15-Year Perspective for Knit Underwear and Nightwear by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Women’s, Men’s and Children’s Market for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5.ASIA-PACIFIC
A. Market Analysis
Australia
Intimate Apparel Industry
Overview of Sleepwear, Underwear and Infant Clothing
Market Dynamics
China
Lingerie Market
Underwear Industry
Global Financial Crisis Pulls Down Chinese Underwear Exports
Chinese Undergarment Industry Braves Export Restrictions
Table 122: Chinese Market for Women’s Underwear (2008): Percentage Breakdown of Retail Sales by Brands –Maniform, Aimer, Embryform, Triumph, Gujin, Ordifen, Sunflora, Venies, Wacoal, Gracewell and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 123: Garment Market in China (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Category - Women's Outerwear, Men's Outerwear, Underwear/ Nightwear, Kids' Outerwear, Clothing Accessories and Socks and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
India
Indian Innerwear Market
Scenario in Indian Apparel Market
Women’s Wear Market
Market Snapshots
General Wear
Underwear & Lingerie
Consumer Behavior
Indian Consumer - Highly Conscious of Quality and Price
Players in Underwear and Nightwear
India’s Intimate Apparel Segment - Major Players & Brands
Competition
Underwear and Nightwear
Government Role
Government’s New Schemes
Enamor to Penetrate Women’s Intimate Apparel Market
Hong Kong
Distribution Channels
Imports
Indonesia
Textiles & Garment Industry
Korea
New Zealand
Pakistan
Women’s Intimate Apparel
Segmentation in the Brasserie Market
Singapore
Underwear Market
Select Regional Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 124: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Knit Underwear and Nightwear by Product Segment – Women’s, Men’s and Children’s Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 125: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Knit Underwear and Nightwear by Product Segment – Women’s, Men’s and Children’s Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 126: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Knit Underwear and Nightwear by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Women’s, Men’s and Children’s Market for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
6.LATIN AMERICA
A. Market Analysis
Brazil
Advertising Strategies
Lingerie Market
Men’s Underwear
Women’s Underwear
Argentina
Mexico
Table 127: Mexican Market for Men’s Underwear (2009): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Leading Brands – Rinbros, Fruit of the Loom, Playboy, Hanes, Calvin Klein, Trueno, Optima, Teycon and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Peru
Market Scenario
Local Industry
User Analysis
Colombia
Select Regional Player
B. Market Analytics
Table 128: Latin American Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Knit Underwear and Nightwear by Product Segment – Women’s, Men’s and Children’s Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 129: Latin American Historic Review for Knit Underwear and Nightwear by Product Segment – Women’s, Men’s and Children’s Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 130: Latin American 15-Year Perspective for Knit Underwear and Nightwear by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Women’s, Men’s and Children’s Market for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
7.REST OF WORLD
A. Market Analysis
New Positioning Strategies of Players
Saudi Arabia
An Overview of Women’s Innerwear Market
Changing Scenario
Preferences by Age and Climate
Dynamic Market Nature
Role of US Companies in Domestic Market
Future Sales Potential
B. Market Analytics
Table 131: Rest of World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Knit Underwear and Nightwear by Product Segment – Women’s, Men’s and Children’s Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 132: Rest of World Historic Review for Knit Underwear and Nightwear by Product Segment – Women’s, Men’s and Children’s Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 133: Rest of World 15-Year Perspective for Knit Underwear and Nightwear by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Women’s, Men’s and Children’s Market for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Total Companies Profiled: 308 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 321)
Region/CountryPlayers
The United States
Canada
Japan
Europe
France
Germany
The United Kingdom
Italy
Spain
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)
Latin America
Africa
Middle East

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