Sports And Fitness Clothing - A Global Market Perspective
Report description
Intersection of sportswear, leisurewear, and fitness clothing is steadily obscuring the difference between sports apparel, fitness clothing, and casual, active wear, thereby leading to changes in target audiences. Changing lifestyles, and attitude towards fitness outerwear, are dictating fashion trends with women exhibiting a proclivity towards fashionable workout wear. Growing emphasis on versatility, convenience, fashion, comfort, style, and performance is creating a strong demand for sports and fitness clothing, which offers both functional performance and style appeal.
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Table of contents
1.METHODOLOGY
2.GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW AND OUTLOOK
Sports and Fitness Apparel: Sporty, Fit and Fine
Competitive Scenario
Core Competencies to Excel in Sportswear Market
Favorable Trends Drive Growth
Versatility and Functionality – Key Growth Drivers
Women Participation Revs up the Engine of Apparel Growth
3.PRODUCT FACTS
Sports Apparel
Fitness Clothing
4.TRENDS/ISSUES
Intersection of Casual Wear and Sports Apparel
Fashion Conscious Women Trigger Changes in Player Strategies
Growing Awareness in Consumers about Technical Specifications
What’s on the Tracks - Sport-Specific Apparel
Intimate Sports Apparel - An Emerging Market
Growth of E-Commerce Presents Innumerable Opportunities
Team Sports Apparel - Fueling Growth
Performance Fabrics Drive Clothing Market
New Age Performance Wear
Moisture Management- A New Generation Fiber Trend
Sportswear Makers and Sports Associations Join Hands
Active Sportswear – Cool, Casual Wear!
Most Happening Sports Clothing Market
Adventure Travel Sets Tone for Fabric Innovations
5.CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS
6.MAJOR PLAYERS
Adidas AG (Germany)
Reebok (USA)
Algo Group (Canada)
Amer Sports Corporation (Finland)
Ashworth Inc (USA)
ASICS America Corporation (USA)
Benetton Group S.p.A (Italy)
Billabong International Limited (Australia)
Blacks Leisure Group Plc (UK)
Columbia Sportswear Company (USA)
Descente Ltd. (Japan)
Eddie Bauer Inc (USA)
Escada AG (Germany)
Everlast Worldwide Inc. (USA)
Fila Online Inc. (USA)
Foot Locker Inc. (USA)
Lady Foot Locker
Foot Locker
Kids Foot Locker
Champs Sports
FUBU (USA)
Gap Inc. (USA)
Banana Republic (USA
Old Navy (USA)
Gildan Activewear Inc (Canada)
Hanesbrands Inc. (USA)
HartMarx Corp (USA)
Hugo Boss AG (Germany)
Jacques Moret Inc (USA)
JJB Sports Plc (UK)
Jockey International (USA)
Jones Apparel Group Inc (USA)
Levi Strauss & Co. (USA)
Liz Claiborne Inc (USA)
Louis Garneau Sports Inc. (Canada)
New Balance (USA)
Nike Inc. (USA)
Onward Holdings Company Ltd. (Japan)
Perry Ellis International Corporation (USA)
Phillips - Van Heusen Corp (USA)
Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation (USA)
Prada S.p.A Group (Italy)
Quiksilver Inc. (USA)
Russell Corporation (USA)
Brooks Sports, Inc. (USA)
The Athletic Sportshow Inc (Canada)
The Timberland Company (USA)
T.J. Maxx (USA)
Tommy Hilfiger (USA)
Tommy Hilfiger Europe
Triumph Apparel Corporation (USA)
Triumph International AG (Germany)
Umbro Plc (UK)
Under Armour, Inc (USA)
V.F. Corporation (USA)
Nautica Enterprises Inc (USA)
Majestic Athletic (USA)
Wacoal Holdings Corporation (Japan)
Warnaco Group Inc. (USA)
7.GLOBAL MARKET ANALYTICS
8.THE UNITED STATES
Sports Apparel - A Versatile Interpretation
Athletics and Americans – High Health Consciousness
Women Participation Revs up the Engine of Apparel Growth
What Consumers Want
Changing Pricing Scenario
Baby Boomers - Present Good Prospects
Brand Ubiquity: The In-thing in Sportswear
Increasing Popularity of Specialty Stores
Running Apparel Segment – Picking Up Pace
2006 – Surging Demand for Advanced Performance Apparel Drives Market Growth
2005 – Year of Excellent Growth
Fitness Instructors and Personal Trainers to Market Athletic Wear
Ladies Sports Shirts in Demand
Sports Apparel to Outperform Total Apparel Market
Racket Squad: Apparel for Tennis Players
Sales of Ski and Snowboard Apparel
New Challenges in the Sports Apparel Market
US Activewear Market
Activewear: A Segment with High Growth Opportunities
Performance is not the Only Criterion for Buying Active
Active Styles to Re-Emerge
Intense Competition in the Active Wear Market
Sports Application of Activewear – A Peek into Past Trends
Mass Merchandisers & Discounters Dominate Retailing
Casualwear Market
An Overview of Casualwear Market
Casual Sportswear
Licensed Sports Apparel
Market Highlights
Licensed Sports Apparel for Children – A Growing Market
Rebirth of Sports Licensing
Consumer Segments
Women’s Sports Apparel Segment
Teenage Girls: Enthusiastic Purchasers
Women’s Penchant for Cool Cotton
Men’s and Boy’s Sportswear Market
Children’s Sportswear
Snowboard Sports
Hip Snowboard Clothing Popular with Winter Athletes and Skiers
Soft Adventure Snow Sports
Volleyball
Football (Tackle)
Soccer
Trail Running, Adventure Racing, and Triathlons
Hiking Picks Up Pace
Sports Apparel – Snapshots of Sales Trends in Past Years
Ten Significant Facts about Sports Apparel – A Historic Insight
Swimming
Surfing
Retail Outdoor Apparel Market
Lifestyle/Beach Apparel
Branded Activewear
Bodywear
Performance Apparel
Sports Logo Clothing Sales Decline
Sporting Goods Outlets
9.CANADA
Market Snapshots
Dominating US Presence
Antimicrobial Microfiber Undergarments for Hockey Players
Sportswear Retailing
10.JAPAN
Sports Apparel Market
Overview
Review of Popular Categories of Sportswear
Golf Wear
Ski and Snowboard Wear
Tennis Wear
Outdoor Wear
Competitive Wear
Training and Athletic Wear
Distribution Channels for Select Sportswear Segments
Sports Participation
Consumer Segments
Men’s Wear Market
Casual Friday Dress Concept in Japan
Women’s Sportswear Market
Influence of American Fashion Trends
Consumer Profile
Swimwear Market
Children’s Sportswear Market
American Fashion Catches On
11.EUROPE
a.France
b.Germany
c.The United Kingdom
d.Italy
e.Spain
f.Russia
g.Rest of Europe
12.ASIA-PACIFIC
Coolmax Applications Dominate Golf Attire Fabric OEM Companies
Major Markets
13.LATIN AMERICA
Sporting Life in Latin America
14.REST OF WORLD
Saudi Arabia
Market Snapshots
Consumer Segments
Women’s Apparel: Market Overview
Children’s Apparel Market
Table 1: Leading Players’ Value Sales for Consolidated and Sports Apparel Category in the Sports Apparel Market -
Table 2: Internet Features Attracting Consumers
Table 3: Global Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Region for the Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 4: Percentage Breakdown of Global Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Region for the Years 2008 &
Table 5: Global Sports Apparel Market by Region for the Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 6: Percentage Breakdown of Global Sports Apparel Market by Region for the Years 2008 &
Table 7: Global Fitness Clothing Market by Region for the Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 8: Percentage Breakdown of Global Fitness Clothing Market by Region for the Years 2008 &
Table 9: Percentage Breakdown of the US Sports and Fitness Apparel Market by Consumer Segment –
Table 10: Percentage Breakdown of the US Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment –
Table 11: Percentage Breakdown of Consumer Spending in the US Active Sports Apparel Market by Type of Sport –
Table 12: Percentage Breakdown of the US Sports Apparel Market by Retail Outlet –
Table 13: Percentage Breakdown of Leading Activewear Brands –
Table 14: Percentage Breakdown of Best-Selling Activewear Segments –
Table 15: Sales and Percentage Breakdown of Active Sports Apparel Market by Retail Store –
Table 16: Sales and Percentage Breakdown of the US Leading Women-Oriented Sports Apparel Manufacturers –
Table 17: Percentage Breakdown of Leading Labels in the Golf Apparel Market –
Table 18: Percentage Breakdown of Boy's Clothing Market by Category –
Table 19: Percentage Breakdown of Leading Performance Swimwear Manufacturers –
Table 20: Annual Sales Estimates and Percentage Breakdown of Swimwear Market by Consumer Segment –
Table 21: Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in the US: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 22: Percentage Breakdown of Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in the US for the Years 2008 &
Table 23: Percentage Breakdown of Canadian Sports Apparel Market by Retail Outlet –
Table 24: Market Shares of Canadian Men’s Sports Coats and Blazers Market by Retail Outlet –
Table 25: Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in Canada: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 26: Percentage Breakdown of Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in Canada for the Years 2008 &
Table 27: Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in Japan: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 28: Percentage Breakdown of Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in Japan for the Years 2008 &
Table 29: Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Region in Europe: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 30: Percentage Breakdown of Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Region in Europe for the Years 2008 &
Table 31: Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in Europe: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 32: Percentage Breakdown of Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in Europe for the Years 2008 &
Table 33: Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in France: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 34: Percentage Breakdown of Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in France for the Years 2008 &
Table 35: Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in Germany: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 36: Percentage Breakdown of Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in Germany for the Years 2008 &
Table 37: Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in the UK: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 38: Percentage Breakdown of Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in the UK for the Years 2008 &
Table 39: Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in Italy: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 40: Percentage Breakdown of Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in Italy for the Years 2008 &
Table 41: Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in Spain: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 42: Percentage Breakdown of Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in Spain for the Years 2008 &
Table 43: Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in Russia: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 44: Percentage Breakdown of Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in Russia for the Years 2008 &
Table 45: Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in Rest of Europe: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 46: Percentage Breakdown of Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in Rest of Europe for the Years 2008 &
Table 47: Percentage Breakdown of Leading Players in the Chinese Sportswear Market –
Table 48: Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in Asia Pacific: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 49: Percentage Breakdown of Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in Asia Pacific for the Years 2008 &
Table 50: Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in Latin America: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 51: Percentage Breakdown of Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in Latin America for the Years 2008 &
Table 52: Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in Rest of World: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 53: Percentage Breakdown of Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in Rest of World for the Years 2008 &
Companies Profiled
Related research categories
By sector: Apparel and clothing, Sports and performancewear
By market: Global





