GLG Syndicated Report | Functional Garments

What’s in the Report?

The report focuses on providing an in-depth analysis of the Chinese footwear and apparel market, including its overview, growth trends, and value chain dynamics. Additionally, the report offers recommendations regarding key categories and functionalities to focus on, such as functional fibers, high-end yoga pants, windbreaker jackets and pants, sun-protective clothing, and quick-drying clothing. Its objective is to furnish GLG clients with insights into the potential development of the functional apparel industry

To compile this report, GLG consultants conducted nearly ten hours of one-on-one, in-depth interviews with experts from the functional apparel industry and its associated industry chain. These discussions were centered around the footwear and apparel industry chain covering topics on the market, company, products, etc. Furthermore, extensive research was conducted during the study period, involving the review of public announcements from listed companies and relevant public databases. This comprehensive approach aimed to objectively examine and analyze market trends, product offerings and other factors relating to functional footwear and apparel. By integrating desk research findings with insights obtained from in-depth interviews, the consultants developed this report. Key information of this report include:

1. Global and China market size and forecast of sports footwear and apparel market, as well as growth driver and barrier analysis
2. Value chain of footwear and apparel market as well as its value-add analysis
3. Key category and function analysis: functional fibers, high-end yoga pants, windbreaker jackets and pants, sun-protective clothing, and quick-drying clothing

DELIVERABLES

A report in PowerPoint format (50+ slides)

Content of the report:

1. Global and China market size and forecast of sports footwear and apparel market, as well as growth driver and barrier analysis

• Global footwear and apparel market sizing（2017-2027）
• China footwear and apparel market sizing （2017-2027）
• Global sports footwear and apparel market sizing （2017-2027）
• China sports footwear and apparel market sizing (2017-2027)
• China sports footwear and apparel market growth driver and barrier analysis
• China sports footwear and apparel market trends analysis

2. Value chain of footwear and apparel market as well as its value-add analysis

3. Key category and function analysis, with a focus on reason of choosing the category, consumers’ demand analysis as well as supply chain analysis

a. Functional fibers

• Polyester, polyamide and spandex are extensively utilized fibers in sportswear and outdoor clothing. Features and functionalities of those major textile fibers as well as potential enhancement are discussed
• The fiber production capacity and textile industry chain of major chemical giants
• Case study of Toray
• Fiber production capacity and investment of domestic leading polyester fiber manufacturers
• Industry trend analysis of functional fibers

b. High-end yoga pants

• Characteristics of polyamide fiber fabric
• Supply chain analysis for high-end yoga pants
• High-end yoga Pants fabric manufacturer analysis, including product analysis, key clients, core competencies, production capacity, etc.
• High-end yoga pants yarn manufacturers analysis, including core competencies, production capacity, financial analysis, etc.

c. Windbreaker jackets and pants

• Approaches to achieving waterproof, windproof, and breathable functionality
• Analysis on players with waterproof, windproof and breathability products, including product technical characteristics, value chain, core competencies, financial status, etc.

d. Sun-protective clothing

• Approaches to achieving sun protection functionality
• Key participants in the sun protection sector and their production capacity analysis

e. Quick-drying clothing

• Approaches to achieving quick-drying functionality
• Key participants in the quick-drying sector and their production capacity analysis

Disclaimer:

Please note that the GLG Syndicated Report is different from general GLG phone consultations, custom surveys, teleconference calls, etc. It is recommended that you consult your company’s relevant legal/compliance department to ensure that it can be included within the scope of your company’s contract with GLG.

GLG Syndicated Reports charges are not included in your standard contract but are much less expensive than regular GLG Custom Integrated Insights reports. The content of the report applies to clients in the financial industry.