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Adaptive apparel refers to clothing and footwear designed to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities and conditions. We explore the US market, including consumer needs, growth opportunities, recent developments and industry initiatives that are helping to expand the space—with highlights from FFORA, Global Brands Group, Ministry of Supply and Zappos Adaptive.

This report is part of the Coresight Research Think Tank series, which delves into the trends and segments that we have identified as presenting growth opportunities in retail in 2021 and beyond, as outlined in our Retail 2021: Global Trends report. Other reports in the Think Tank series include Textile Innovations in the Apparel and Footwear Market, SPACs in Retail and Community Group Buying in China.

Click here to read more Coresight Research coverage of the apparel and footwear sector.

Contents

What’s the Story? 

Why It Matters

The US Adaptive Apparel Market: A Think Tank

Market Potential

A Closer Look at the Adaptive Consumer

Recent Developments: Consumer-Centricity, Technical Innovation and Community Are Pushing Adaptive Forward

Competitive Landscape.

Two Primary Catalysts for Market Growth

What We Think