Functional Workwear Apparel Market Expected to Reach $9.1 Billion by 2032—Allied Market Research

According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “Functional Workwear Apparel Market," The functional workwear apparel market was valued at $5.6 billion in 2022, and is estimated to reach $9.1 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2023 to 2032.

Functional workwear apparel has specific features such as moisture-wicking properties, ergonomic designs, and breathability in workwear that have significantly contributed to worker satisfaction and productivity. Thus, there is a growing preference among companies and employees for specialized work attire that prioritizes comfort and enhances performance. Moreover, the increased focus on branding has had a significant impact on the demand for functional workwear apparel market demand.

There is an increase in emphasis on investing in specialized workwear that offers comprehensive protection against workplace hazards as companies prioritize the well-being of their employees and compliance with safety standards. The implementation of such regulations has led to a growing awareness of the importance of functional workwear in ensuring worker safety, which, in turn, has driven the increased demand for work attire that meets specific safety requirements, contributing to the functional workwear apparel market growth.

The growing awareness of occupational health has surged the market demand for functional workwear apparel. Companies are increasingly recognizing the significance of providing their employees with specialized clothing that ensures their safety and well-being in the workplace. There is a higher preference for functional workwear that offers protection against specific workplace hazards with a focus on preventing occupational health issues and injuries. This increased emphasis on worker safety and well-being drives the functional workwear apparel market size, catering to the evolving needs of various industries.

The increase in smart technology integration has surged market demand for functional workwear. The incorporation of embedded sensors, communication tools, and other smart features in work attire has revolutionized the way workers operate in various industries. Smart workwear enhances safety, productivity, and communication among employees, making it a highly sought-after solution for modern workplaces. As a result, companies and workers alike are increasingly seeking functional workwear with smart technology, driving the growth of the functional workwear apparel market share.

Moreover, there is a rise in the demand for functional workwear, owing to changes in workforce demographics. This new generation of workers seeks attire that not only meets their comfort and style preferences but also aligns with environmental consciousness. There is a rise in the preference for eco-friendly and sustainable workwear options among end users. Companies are focusing on the importance of providing workwear that caters to the evolving preferences of their workforce, results as an functional workwear apparel market trends.

The functional workwear apparel market is segmented on the basis of product type, material, application, distribution channel and region. By product type, the market is classified into trousers, shirts, bibs and braces, coats, caps and hats, safety vests, coverall, gloves, and others. By material, the market is divided into synthetic material, blended material, natural material, and others.By application, the market is categorized into construction, manufacturing, services, mining, agriculture and forestry industry, sports industry, transportation, and others. By distribution channel, the market is fragmented into direct sales, retail channels, subcontractors, online channel, and others. Region wise, the market is analyzed across North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico), Europe (Germany, France, UK, Spain, Italy, and Rest of Asia-Pacific), Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, Australia, South Korea, and Rest of Europe), and LAMEA (Brazil, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Argentina, and Rest of LAMEA).

By product type, the trousers segment held the major share in the market in 2022, owing to increasing awareness of workplace safety and regulations for specialized work trousers that offer protection against various hazards. Thus, it contributes toward the major share in the market. However, the bibs and braces segment are expected to grow with the highest CAGR during the forecast period, due to extensive protection for the upper body, covering the chest, shoulders, and back with secure straps over the shoulders.

By material, the blended material segment held the major market share in the functional workwear apparel industry, due to its combined advantageous properties of different fibers, creating workwear with improved performance, durability, and comfort. However, the natural materials segment is expected to grow with the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

By application, the construction segment held the major share in the market. The growth in construction activities is increasing the need for specialized workwear to protect workers from various on-site hazards. However, the mining segment is expected to grow with the highest CAGR during the forecast period as mining operations increase globally, there is a higher demand for specialized workwear that can provide adequate protection and safety for workers in this difficult environment.

By distribution channel, the retail channels segment held the major market share in the functional workwear apparel market, as it includes various avenues like brick-and-mortar retail stores, and specialty workwear shops. However, the online channel segment is expected to grow with the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

The Asia-Pacific held the major share in the functional workwear apparel market and is expected to grow with the highest CAGR during the forecast period, as the adoption of eco-friendly and sustainable workwear materials, advancements in high-tech and smart workwear, growing emphasis on ergonomics and comfort, and increasing demand for gender-specific workwear in this region.

Some of the key players in the functional workwear apparel market include VF Corporation, The Workwear Group Australia, Wenaas Workwear AS, Carhartt, Inc., PVH Corp., Bisley Sales Pty Ltd, Cat Workwear, Hultafors Group AB, Blaklader LLC and Engelbert Strauss GmbH & Co. KG.

KEY FINDINGS OF THE STUDY   

• By Product Type, the trousers segment was the highest revenue contributor to the market in 2022 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period in the functional workwear apparel market analysis.
• By Material, the blended material segment was the highest revenue contributor to the market in 2022 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.
• By Application, the Construction segment was the highest revenue contributor to the market in 2022 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.
• By Distribution Channel, the Retail Channels segment was the highest revenue contributor to the market in 2022 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.
• By region, the Asia-Pacific region was the highest revenue contributor to the market in 2022 and is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.