Sustainable Athleisure Market Size is Projected to Reach USD 19

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    The global sustainable athleisure market size reached USD 106.3 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 198.7 Billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 6.7% during 2025-2033. This growth is driven by increasing consumer demand for eco-friendly products, stringent regulatory policies, expansion of e-commerce, advancements in sustainable textile manufacturing, and rising health and wellness trends. The study provides a detailed analysis of the industry, including the Sustainable Athleisure Market share, trends, growth, size, and industry growth forecast.

    Study Assumption Years

    • Base Year: 2024
    • Historical Years: 2019-2024
    • Forecast Period: 2025-2033

    Sustainable Athleisure Market Key Takeaways

    • Current Market Size: USD 106.3 Billion in 2024
    • CAGR: 6.7% during 2025-2033
    • Forecast Period: 2025-2033
    • The market growth is fueled by rising consumer awareness and demand for eco-friendly athleisure products.
    • Rapid technological innovations in sustainable textile manufacturing use recycled and biodegradable materials.
    • Prominent companies are integrating sustainability into corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
    • North America leads the market due to high consumer awareness, strong retail infrastructure, and sustainability-driven brands.
    • High cost of sustainable materials and production remains a barrier but innovation and economies of scale are reducing costs.

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    Market Growth Factors

    Consumer demand increase for eco-friendly athleisure products is expected to drive market growth. Due to consumers increasingly knowing about manufacturing's negative impact on the environment, market players are expected to grow popularthrough using sustainable materials and processes. The fashion industry uses a lotof water and contributes to carbon emissions, but interest exists in more sustainable supply chains through recycled polyester, organic cotton, and bamboo.

     

    Continuous technological innovationallows sustainable textile production to develop rapidly. The availability of recycled and biodegradable textiles extends the fabric production technologies available to address environmental problems. For example, Hyosung began selling certified sustainable textile solutions in November 2023 that presented the development of bio-based elastane and other eco-friendly materials.

     

    The market is driven by stringent policies and regulations. Regulations and policies are being implemented or proposed by governments and other governing bodies around the world to reduce environmental effects. The Eco-design for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) is a regulation, adopted in 2024 in the EU, that requires energy consumption, the use of sustainable materials, product durability, and product recyclability to be considered. It will be targeting the fashion sector to promote sustainable production.

     

    Consumer access, experience and choice have been further increased by e-commerce and other digital channels, with e-commerce sales of apparel and footwear growing by 3% in 2022. The online unit volume of women's activewear grew 84% in 2021. Online shopping is convenient, varied. Sustainable clothing has been promoted on social media. In athleisure, 54% of consumers search for new clothing via social media and are 71% more likely to buy athleisure upon hearing about it from someone else, leading to faster trend dissemination and niche appeal.

    Market Segmentation

    By Type:

    • Mass: Represents the majority share due to broad consumer base, affordability, and wide availability. Mass products focus on cost-effective, eco-friendly athleisure using materials like recycled polyester and organic cotton.
    • Premium: Not explicitly described in detail.

    By Product:

    • Shirts: Holds the largest market share, recognized for versatility, comfort, and use of eco-friendly materials such as organic cotton and bamboo.
    • Yoga Pants
    • Leggings
    • Shorts
    • Others

    By Gender:

    • Men: Largest segment, driven by increased adoption for athletic and casual use with eco-friendly material focus.
    • Women

    By Distribution Channel:

    • Offline: Dominant channel due to extensive physical retail networks allowing product evaluation and personalized shopping.
    • Online

    By Region:

    • North America: Largest regional market with high consumer awareness, strong retail infrastructure, and leading sustainable athleisure brands.
    • United States
    • Canada
    • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • South Korea
    • Australia
    • Indonesia
    • Others
    • Europe
    • Germany
    • France
    • United Kingdom
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Russia
    • Others
    • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Mexico
    • Others
    • Middle East and Africa

    Regional Insights

    North America is the largest regional market for sustainable athleisure, as it has a high awareness and demand for sustainable products, is supported with an established retail infrastructure, and also comprises some of the world's leading athleisure brands that work toward sustainability. Innovations in sustainable textile manufacturing processes are driving the market in this region.

    Recent Developments & News

    Pangaia Materials Science Limited released its Pangaia Motion collection in June 2023, which it claimed was the most bio-based material it had used to date. The collection featured 99.99% plant-based Evo nylon and 30% plant-based creora elastane. It included men's motion mesh t-shirts and tights, and women's sports bras, tank tops, shirts, shorts and leggings in many colors.

    Vuori and Clae collaborated and announced an environmentally conscious sneaker in June2023. The shoeshave vegan uppers that consist of 100% recycled polyester mesh. The Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certifies this. The shoe has also a polyester lining, recycled nylon laces, and PU foam insoles made of upcycled plastic waste.

    Key Players

    • Adidas AG
    • Eileen Fisher Inc.
    • Hanesbrands Inc.
    • Outerknown LLC
    • Wear Pact LLC
    • Pangaia Materials Science Limited
    • Patagonia Inc.
    • Under Armour Inc.
    • Vuori Inc.

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