Background of Shapewear

16th Century

  • Very tight
  • Strong emphasis on female curves

Developments in the 18th and Early 19th Centuries

  • Very difficult to bend over
  • The main function becomes to support the chest

Modern Times

  • Postpartum Repair

  • More focus on comfort and support

Shapewear is Prosperous

  • The global compression wear and shapewear market reached a value of US$14.19 Billion in 2021. Looking forward, the publisher expects the market to reach a value of US$22.27 Billion by 2027 exhibiting a CAGR of 7.50% during 2022-2027.
  • Nike, Inc.
  • Adidas AG
  • Spanx Inc.
  • Triumph International Corporation
  • Leonisa
  • Wacoal America, Inc.
  • Ann Chery
  • 2XU Pty. Ltd.
  • Under Armour Inc.
  • Skins International Trading AG

Market Size and Growth

Customer Segmentation

Competitor Analysis

Market Trend

  • The female segment accounted for the largest revenue share of 94.0% in 2020 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 7.9% over the forecast period.

  • The most popular compression wear items include bottoms, shirts, sleeves, and socks, while waist cinchers, bodysuits, and briefs are popular shapewear items in the United States.

  • Sankom Switzerland has produced an exclusive range of shapewear laced with aloe vera, which is antimicrobial and allows shapewear to calm the body. In addition, Skins International has introduced a line of compression clothing that is infused with fabric that is warp knitted with several fine quality yarns for enhanced performance

Market Size and Growth

  • The global compression wear and shapewear market reached a value of US$14.19 Billion in 2021. Looking forward, the publisher expects the market to reach a value of US$22.27 Billion by 2027 exhibiting a CAGR of 7.50% during 2022-2027.

Customer Segmentation

  • The female segment accounted for the largest revenue share of 94.0% in 2020 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 7.9% over the forecast period.

Competitor Analysis

  • Nike, Inc.
  • Adidas AG
  • Spanx Inc.
  • Triumph International Corporation
  • Leonisa
  • Wacoal America, Inc.
  • Ann Chery
  • 2XU Pty. Ltd.
  • Under Armour Inc.
  • Skins International Trading AG

Market Trend

  • The most popular compression wear items include bottoms, shirts, sleeves, and socks, while waist cinchers, bodysuits, and briefs are popular shapewear items in the United States.

  • Sankom Switzerland has produced an exclusive range of shapewear laced with aloe vera, which is antimicrobial and allows shapewear to calm the body. In addition, Skins International has introduced a line of compression clothing that is infused with fabric that is warp knitted with several fine quality yarns for enhanced performance