North America Workwear Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Regional Analysis - by Product Type, Category, and End Use

The workwear market in North America is expected to grow from US$ 11,240.40 million in 2022 to US$ 15,347.10 million by 2028. It is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.3% from 2022 to 2028.

The lack of knowledge regarding workplace safety and probable health hazards at workplaces among workers is a significant concern. To raise awareness regarding the same, many government and non-government organizations are introducing various programs and campaigns related to the health and safety of the workers. According to the American Standard Organization, in North America, the US Department of Labor and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standardizes the field of occupational safety and health standards. Organizations involved in the development of standards for protective clothing include the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), American National Standard Institute (ANSI), American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC), and Industrial Safety Equipment Association (ISEA). The agencies most commonly refer to industry consensus standards issued by the International Safety Equipment Association and the American National Standards Institute. This is known as the ANSI/ISEA 107 Standard or American National Standard for High Visibility Safety Apparel and Headwear. These organizations guide industries such as construction, oil & gas, and manufacturing; mandate the use of protective workwear in the work environment; and impose other occupational safety standards. Thus, the introduction of a stringent regulatory framework for the industrial sector is supporting the market growth in the region.

Market Overview

Increasing cases of occupational injuries, an increase in the number of surgeries and occupational deaths, high demand for safety apparel, growing expenditure on work safety by the end users such as oil and gas, food, automotive, and the presence of major market players are some of the prominent factors propelling the workwear market growth in North America. In addition, stringent government regulations in the region regarding the safety of working professionals in factories and on-site workers, coupled with penalties for non-compliance with the standards, augmented the adoption of workwear. The rise in demand for industrial workwear, mainly from oil & gas, chemical, construction, healthcare, and other industries, is fueling the market growth in the region. Workers across these industries are exposed to various risks owing to the nature of the job or task. Therefore, these industries require functional and high-performance workwear, which endure such extremities at the workplace. Further, the demand for workwear in the healthcare industry escalated in North America owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. The US enacted special laws such as the Defense Production Act (DPA) to enhance the production of personal protective equipment and restrict the export of scarce medical resources for domestic use during the pandemic. Also, manufacturers are investing significantly in research and development activities to cater to the market's growth to offer high-quality products in North America. Further, 3M, Aramark, and Lakeland, Inc. are the prominent players operating in the region.

North America Workwear Market Segmentation

The North America workwear market is segmented into product type, category, end use, and country. Based on type, the market is segmented into topwear, bottomwear, coveralls, and others. The topwear segment registered the largest market share in 2022.

• Based on category, the North America workwear market is segmented into men, women, and unisex. The men segment registered the largest market share in 2022. Based on end use, the North America workwear market is segmented into construction, oil and gas, chemicals, healthcare, and others. The others segment registered the largest market share in 2022. Based on country, the market is segmented into US, Canada, and Mexico. US dominated the market share in 2022.

3M; Alexandra; Alisco Group; Aramark; Carhartt, Inc.; Fristads Kansas Group; Honeywell International Inc.; Hultafors Group AB; and Lakeland Industries Inc. are the leading companies operating in the workwear market in the region.