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

The workwear market in APAC is expected to grow from US$ 7,859.22 million in 2022 to US$ 12,465.23 million by 2028. It is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.9% from 2022 to 2028.

The workwear industry is constantly innovating, driven by changes in the market, and the rising trend of technological innovation supports the growth. The rise in demand for lighter protective apparel and equipment due to the increasing focus on comfort, safety, and durability is anticipated to drive the market in the region. The key producers are continually seeking ways to increase efficiency, boost quality, and increase their overall productivity. They are incorporating better properties in their fabric, along with enhanced breathability, to improve the wearer's comfort and prevent hazards in workplaces. Also, the growing need for lighter workwear has driven the innovations in textiles and ultimately led to garment design modifications.

Moreover, companies operating in the healthcare workwear market are developing new and innovative reusable personal protective equipment to decrease medical waste and the overall cost of PPE. For instance, in July 2020, Loyal Textile Mills Limited introduced the Viral Shield, a new line of reusable PPE, masks, and protective clothing range to protect from anti-microbial activity, particularly against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Thus, increasing product innovation with new technology by various key manufacturers is emerging as a significant trend in the overall workwear market.

Market Overview

The Asia Pacific workwear market is segmented into China, India, Australia, Japan, South Korea, and the rest of Asia Pacific. These emerging countries are witnessing an upsurge in work safety majors and expenditures on work safety, which offers ample opportunities for the key market players in the workwear market. Asia Pacific is one of the prominent global workwear markets due to the rising number of occupational accidents, poor infrastructure, and initiatives to reduce workplace fatality rates. According to International Labour Organization (ILO), in 2021, every year, more than 1.1 million people lose their lives to occupational accidents or work-related diseases in Asia Pacific. The countries such as India are the source of the least protected, least informed, and least trained workforce. Women, children, disabled workers, migrant workers, and ethnic minorities are the most affected population and are often involved in occupational accidents. Hence, to reduce such occupational accidents and injuries, the industries such as construction, manufacturing, oil & gas are extensively investing in the worksafety of their employees. Hence, the increasing awareness regarding work safety is driving the demand in the Asia Pacific region. Besides, the increasing number of campaigns through the organization such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Labor Organization (ILO), and the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) in Asia Pacific in this region to raise awareness related to health hygiene and enhancing work infrastructure in developing countries is propelling the demand for industrial, and healthcare workwear in industry.

APAC Workwear Market Segmentation

The APAC 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 APAC workwear market is segmented into men, women, and unisex. The men segment registered the largest market share in 2022. Based on end use, the APAC 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 China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Rest of APAC. China dominated the market share in 2022. 3M, Alisco Group, Aramark, Honeywell International Inc., and Lakeland Industries Inc. are the leading companies operating in the workwear market in the region.