The future of blank apparel industry is bright. With a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of roughly 4.7% from 2024 to 2032, the global market for blank clothes is expected to increase from its estimated USD 14.65 billion in 2023 to USD 22.15 billion by 2032.
Let's dig a bit deep to understand the main factors that drive the famous blank apparel industry.
Rise of Sustainable Clothing
With expanding population and shift of customers towards ethical consumption blank apparel is favored over other customized apparels available in the market. Asia Pacific Region is the hub of apparel industry and now the end users have to become aware of the hardships that apparel industry workers suffer.
The blank clothing industry aligns itself with minimalist wardrobe practices and sustainable practices. Right from procuring organic cotton, avoiding over production, reducing environmental harm to ensuring healthy workplace environments for the employees, the blank apparel industry has taken note of the do's and don'ts to avoid losing potential customers.
Ease of Customization and Caters to Every Customer Segment
Plain apparels serves both types of retail customers. One segment belongs to those who prefer simple fashion and others are those looking for apparel customization ranging from minimal to distinctive designs. Not just that, blanks are gender neutrals and comes in various sizes and colors, making them an exceptionally versatile garment
Talking about corporate customers, blank apparels provide a fantastic branding opportunity to existing and new business alike. Blank apparels have even been helpful in promotion of social messages when worn by individuals.
Customer's Preference for Athleisure and Activewear
Athleisure and activewear are more popular among the masses thus boosting demand for the blank apparels. Though activewear is limited to sports enthusiasts and fitness oriented individuals.
Active wear is designed to allow individuals superior comfort and free movement during strenuous activities like sports practice, doing gym, yoga classes and other outdoor pursuits. Athleisure is more versatile and combines both function and fashion. Athleisure wear are great as an everyday wear and in any non-sport settings.
Highlights of Blank Apparel Market
- The major players of blank market industry are BELLA+CANVAS, Alternative Apparel, Spectra USA, Gildan, Independent Trading, Los Angeles Apparel, and many more.
- B2B segment dominates the blank apparel industry as compared to B2C (both offline and online market platforms). Why? Because corporate houses, educational institutions, NGOs, sports teams, etc. purchase blanks in bulk to customize them with their unique logos, slogans, designs and artworks for promoting brand identity, supporting a social cause and advertising.
- Majors revenue contributors region wise are North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America, Middle East & Africa.