Swimwear and Beachwear

I.INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITION
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Swimwear and Beachwear: A Prelude
Growth Drivers
Market Outlook
Review by Geographic Region
Review by End Use Segment
Key Market Trends
Surfwear Apparel Industry to Witness Significant Growth
Global Swimwear Market Hamstrung by High Costs
Swim Makers Conquer the Swim Industry With their Trendy Women Swimsuits
Asymmetric Prints and Designs to Dominate Women’s Swimwear
Design Craze Gets Underway
New Trends in Women’s Swimwear
Significance of a Correct Fit and Control Fabric
Men’s Swimwear Market Witnesses Significant Up Trend
New Trends in Men’s Swimwear
A Peek Into What the Manufacturers are Up to…
Rising Competition Drives Swimwear Makers to Develop Niche Products
Out-of-Season Warm Weather in Some Countries Works in Favor of Swimsuit Makers
Swimwear Market for Mature Women Gains Traction
Non-Skimpy Swimwear Gains Attention
Plus-Size Swimwear Exhibits Significant Potential for Growth
Supercomputing Techniques to Refine Swimwear Designs
Swimwear Transcends to Street-Wear Styles
Technological Innovations Boost Performance Swimwear Market
Beach Towel Revives into a Fashion Accessory
Intimate Apparel Industry Under Transformation
2.SWIMWEAR AND BEACHWEAR: AN OVERVIEW
Swimsuits: An Overview
Evolution of Swimsuits
Advantages of Swimwear
Classification of Swimwear by End User
Women’s Swimwear
One-Piece Swimsuits
Tank Suits
Sling Bikini
Pretzel suit
Monokini
Maillots
Two-Piece Swimsuits
Kneeskin
Bodyskin
Racerback
Men’s Swimwear
Racing Suits
Drag Suits
Square Leg Suits
Men’s Bikinis
Swim Trunks
Speedos
Legskin
Kids Swimwear
Kids Bathing Suits
Girls Swimsuits
Beachwear – More Substantial Wear
Evolution of Beachwear
Beach-Ready Combinations
Classification of Beachwear
Women’s Beachwear
Styles in Vogue
Materials in Use
Bandeaux
Bikinis
Bathrobes
Beach Pants
Cover-ups
Joggers
Kimono
Pareos
Sarongs
Swim Pants
Thongs
Burkini Beach Wear
Men’s Beachwear
Men’s Shirts
Men’s Shorts
Men Board Shorts
Men’s Beach Pants
Waterproof Pants
Kids/Children’s Beachwear
Kids Capris
Girls Shirts
Boys Shorts
3.DISTRIBUTION SCENARIO
Distribution of Swimwear and Beachwear
Innovative Products to Attract Customers on a Large Scale
Changes in Manufacturing and Retailing Strategies for Easy Accessibility
Development of Better Distribution Channels to Meet Customers’ Requirements
Beachwear Accessories Offered as Add-ons to Increase Profits
Growth in Innovative Sales Channels for New Sales Avenues
Chain Stores- The Major Distribution Channel
Distribution through Super Stores
Role of Sports Stores
4.PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS
Swimwear World Launches Latest Luxury Swimwear Stock
Opelontex Launches Swimsuit Material with Improved Strength
Christian Audigier to Launch Ed Hardy Swimwear Collection
Wideasia International Launches Two-piece Swimsuit
Speedo Launches LZR Racer Swimsuit
Bancon Unveils Dual Purpose Swimwear
P.J.Salvage Introduces Beachwear Collection
Dani Kates Introduces KanDi Swim by Dani Kates 2009 Line
Cala Ossidiana Launches Top-End Swimwear Line
TYR Sport Launches Tracer Rise
Syrup Swimwear Introduces Exclusive Bikini Collection
Haoxin Launches New Bikini Model
Speedo to Introduce Printed Swimwear Collection
Wahfu Sportswear Introduces New Bikini Model
Liaoning Jiulong Swimwear Launches Bikini Featuring Zigzag Edges
Zhejiang Textiles Unveils Two-Tone Bikini
Allure Introduces Printed Skirt Suitable for Beachwear
Rosa Chá to Introduce Bikinis in Santiago Fashion Stores
Speedo Introduces Innovative Swimsuit
Hennes & mauritz to Launch Bohemianchic Beachwear
Diana Presents Innovative Swimwear Range
Jessica Simpson Unveils Swimwear Collection
5.RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
Iconix Brand Group Acquires Stake in Hardy Way
Rei Kawakubo Partners with Speedo to Launch New FS LZR Racer Swimsuit
Nike to Divest Elite Swimwear Business
Warnaco Divests Lejaby Business
Kellwood Divests Hanna Andersson and Gerber Childrenswear
Goldwin to Increase Production of Speedo Swimsuits
Jolidon Acquires 65 Infiore Stores
Billabong Takes Over Tigerlily
Weinstein Co and Hilco Consumer Capital Take Over Neema Clothing
Christina America Acquires Baltex Swimwear Business
In Mocean Acquires Swimwear Group Brands
Fashion Fund Takes Over Vilebrequin
Perry Ellis Inks a Licensing Deal with ES Apparel
Seaside Enters into a Licensing Agreement with Liabel
S & X Bags two New Contracts
Warnaco to Restructure Swimwear Business Operations
Good Prospect Secures Speedo Licensing and Distribution Rights
Vencor International Takes Over 3 New Labels
American Apparel to Merge with Endeavor Acquisition
Catalog Holdings Takes Over Venus Swimwear
Iconix to Acquire Ocean Pacific Brand
Bear Growth Takes Over Water Water Everywhere
6.FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS
American Apparel, Inc. (USA)
Diana Sport (USA)
Eveden Group (UK)
Equatorsun Ltd. (UK)
Jantzen, Inc. (USA)
La Perla Group (Italy)
Nitches, Inc. (USA)
NOZONE Clothing Limited (Canada)
O'Neill, Inc. (USA)
PARAH S.p.A (Italy)
Pentland Group plc (UK)
Perry Ellis International, Inc. (USA)
Quiksilver, Inc. (USA)
Seafolly (Australia)
Seaspray (UK) Ltd. (UK)
Swim Suit Company (USA)
Tefron (Israel)
The Wet Seal, Inc. (USA)
TYR Sport, Inc. (USA)
VF Corporation (USA)
Warnaco Group, Inc. (USA)
7.GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
Table 1: Global Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Swimwear and Beachwear by Geographic Region – US, Europe, Brazil, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 2: Global Historic Review for Swimwear and Beachwear by Geographic Region- US, Europe, Brazil, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 3: Global 13-Year Perspective for Swimwear and Beachwear by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Europe, Brazil, and Rest of World Markets for 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 4: Global Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Swimwear and Beachwear by Geographic Region – US, Europe, Brazil, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 5: Global Historic Review for Swimwear and Beachwear by Geographic Region- US, Europe, Brazil, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 6: Global 13-Year Perspective for Swimwear and Beachwear by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Europe, Brazil, and Rest of World Markets for 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 7: Global Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Swimwear and Beachwear by End Use Segment - Men's Wear, Women's Wear, and Children's Wear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 8: Global 10-Year Perspective for Swimwear and Beachwear by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Men's Wear, Women's Wear, and Children's Wear Markets for 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
III. MARKET
1.THE UNITED STATES
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Swimwear Fashion Trends
Export & Import Statistics
Table 9: US Exports of Women's/Girl’s Knitted (Synthetic Fibres) Swimwear (2007 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Value Exports by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 10: US Imports of Women's/Girl’s Knitted (Synthetic Fibres) Swimwear (2007 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Value Imports by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 11: US Exports of Women’s/Girls Woven Swimwear (2007 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Value Exports by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 12: US Imports of Women’s/Girl’s Woven Swimwear (2007 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Value Imports by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 13: US Exports of Women's/Girl’s Knitted (Textile) Swimwear (2007 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Value Exports by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 14: US Imports of Women's/Girl’s Knitted (Textile) Swimwear (2007 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Value Imports by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 15: US Exports of Men's/Boy’s Knitted (Textile) Swimwear (2008): Percentage Breakdown of Value Exports by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 16: US Imports of Men's/Boy’s Knitted (Textile) Swimwear (2007 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Value Imports by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 17: US Exports of Men's/Boy’s Knitted (Synthetic Fibres) Swimwear (2007 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Value Exports by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 18: US Imports of Men's/Boy’s Knitted (Synthetic Fibres) Swimwear (2007 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Value Imports by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 19: US Exports of Men's/Boy's Woven Swimwear (2007 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Value Exports by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 20: US Imports of Men's/Boy's Woven Swimwear (2007 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Value Imports by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 21: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Swimwear and Beachwear - Annual Sales in Million Units for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 22: US Historic Review for Swimwear and Beachwear - Annual Sales in Million Units for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 23: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Swimwear and Beachwear – Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 24: US Historic Review for Swimwear and Beachwear - Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
2.EUROPE
A. Market Analysis
Market Outlook
Regional Overview
Distribution Scenario
Sports Stores Support Swimwear and Beachwear Sales
Advantages and Disadvantages of Large-Sized Department Stores
Role of Distribution Circuits
Import Statistics
Table 25: European Imports of Swimwear for the Year 2007 (Value in US$ Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 26: European Imports of Knitted Synthetic Swimwear by Category for the Year 2007 (Volume in Million Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
B. Market Analytics
Table 27: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Swimwear and Beachwear by Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 28: European Historic Review for Swimwear and Beachwear by Geographic Region- France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 29: European 13-Year Perspective for Swimwear and Beachwear by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, and Rest of Europe Markets for 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 30: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Swimwear and Beachwear by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 31: European Historic Review for Swimwear and Beachwear by Geographic Region- France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 32: European 13-Year Perspective for Swimwear and Beachwear by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, and Rest of Europe Markets for 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
2a.FRANCE
A. Market Analysis
Overview
Strategic Corporate Development
B. Market Analytics
Table 33: French Recent Past, Current, and Future Analysis for Swimwear and Beachwear - Annual Sales in Million Units for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 34: French Historic Review for Swimwear and Beachwear - Annual Sales in Million Units for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 35: French Recent Past, Current, and Future Analysis for Swimwear and Beachwear - Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 36: French Historic Review for Swimwear and Beachwear - Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
2b.GERMANY
Market Analysis
Table 37: German Recent Past, Current, and Future Analysis for Swimwear and Beachwear - Annual Sales in Million Units for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 38: German Historic Review for Swimwear and Beachwear - Annual Sales in Million Units for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 39: German Recent Past, Current, and Future Analysis for Swimwear and Beachwear – Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 40: German Historic Review for Swimwear and Beachwear with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
2c.ITALY
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 41: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Swimwear and Beachwear - Annual Sales in Million Units for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 42: Italian Historic Review for Swimwear and Beachwear - Annual Sales in Million Units for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 43: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Swimwear and Beachwear – Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 44: Italian Historic Review for Swimwear and Beachwear - Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
2d.THE UNITED KINGDOM
A. Market Analysis
Market Overview
Export & Import Statistics
Table 45: UK Exports of Women's and Girl's Swimwear for the Year 2007 - Value (In US$ Thousands) and Volume (In Thousands)
Table 46: UK Imports of Women's and Girl's Swimwear for the Year 2007 - Value (In US$ Thousands) and Volume (In Thousands)
Table 47: UK Exports of Men's and Boy's Swimwear for the Year 2007 - Value (In US$ Thousands) and Volume (In Thousands)
Table 48: UK Imports of Men's and Boy's Swimwear for the Year 2007 - Value (In US$ Thousands) and Volume (In Thousands)
Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 49: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Swimwear and Beachwear - Annual Sales in Million Units for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 50: UK Historic Review for Swimwear and Beachwear - Annual Sales in Million Units for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 51: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Swimwear and Beachwear - Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 52: UK Historic Review for Swimwear and Beachwear - Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
2e.SPAIN
Market Analysis
Table 53: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Swimwear and Beachwear – Annual Sales in Million Units for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 54: Spanish Historic Review for Swimwear and Beachwear - Annual Sales in Million Units for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 55: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Swimwear and Beachwear – Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 56: Spanish Historic Review for Swimwear and Beachwear - Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
2f.REST OF EUROPE
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Swimwear Market in Greece
Strategic Corporate Developments
B. Market Analytics
Table 57: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Swimwear and Beachwear - Annual Sales in Million Units for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 58: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Swimwear and Beachwear - Annual Sales in Million Units for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 59: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Swimwear and Beachwear - Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 60: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Swimwear and Beachwear - Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
3.BRAZIL
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Scenario of Domestic Textiles Market in Brazil
Emergence of Brazilian Label
Brazilian Products to Continue to Dominate Domestic Market
Swimwear Purchasing Patterns in Brazil
Brazil’s Beachwear Exports to Europe
Product Launch
B. Market Analytics
Table 61: Brazilian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Swimwear and Beachwear - Annual Sales in Million Units for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 62: Brazilian Historic Review for Swimwear and Beachwear - Annual Sales in Million Units for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 63: Brazilian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Swimwear and Beachwear – Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 64: Brazilian Historic Review for Swimwear and Beachwear - Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4.REST OF WORLD
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Swimwear Segment Witnesses Upsurge in Sales in Southeast Asia
Focus on Select Regions
Canada
Export & Import Statistics
Table 65: Canadian Exports of Women's/Girl’s Knitted (Synthetic Fibres) Swimwear (2007 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Export Value by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 66: Canadian Imports of Women's/Girl’s Knitted (Synthetic Fibres) Swimwear (2007 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Import Value by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 67: Canadian Exports of Women's/Girl’s Knitted (Textile) Swimwear (2007 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Export Value by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 68: Canadian Imports of Women's/Girl’s Knitted (Textile) Swimwear (2007 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Import Value by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 69: Canadian Exports of Women’s/Girl’s Woven Swimwear (2007 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Export Value by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 70: Canadian Imports of Women’s/Girl’s Woven Swimwear (2007 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Import Value by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 71: Canadian Imports of Men's/Boys Knitted Textile Swimwear (2007 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Value Imports by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 72: Canadian Exports of Men's/Boy’s Knitted (Synthetic Fibres) Swimwear (2007 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Export Value by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 73: Canadian Imports of Men's/Boy’s Knitted (Synthetic Fibres) Swimwear (2007 and 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Import Value by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 74: Canadian Exports of Men's/Boy's Woven Swimwear (2007 & 2008): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Value by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 75: Canadian Imports of Men's/Boy's Woven Swimwear (2007 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Import Value by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
China
Market Overview
China- The Largest Exporter of Swimwear
Challenges Faced by the Chinese Swimwear Industry
Price Competitions
Labor Shortage
Export Restrictions
Efforts Taken to Revive the Swimwear Industry
China’s Domestic Market Witnesses Increased Flow of Locally Produced Swimwear
Thailand
Swimwear Market to Grow, Exports to Fall
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 76: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Swimwear and Beachwear - Annual Sales in Million Units for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 77: Rest of World Historic Review for Swimwear and Beachwear - Annual Sales in Million Units for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 78: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Swimwear and Beachwear - Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 79: Rest of World Historic Review for Swimwear and Beachwear - Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Total Companies Profiled: 236 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 246)
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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