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Sportswear

Sportswear allows us to engage in recreational activities in a way that enhances both physical performance and safety. Sportswear has been a major factor in athlete performance and consumer lifestyle. Today, sportswear is used by athletes, athleisure enthusiasts, people in the workplace, and everyday consumers seeking the comfort and fashion sportswear offers as summarized in the table below.

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Sportswear revenues in 2023 were $450.8 billion worldwide and growing at 5.8% per year. These sportswear revenues were derived from the three-sportswear segments– sports footwear, apparel, and wearable devices. The global and U.S. revenues are provided over the last 5-years plus growth rates for ach of these segments as well as revenues for subsegments of performance, outdoor and sports inspired sportswear within each sportswear segment.

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Sportswear

Sports Footwear, Apparel & Wearable Devices

Sportswear has been a major factor in athlete performance and consumer lifestyle. Today, sportswear is used by athletes, athleisure enthusiasts, people in the workplace, and everyday consumers seeking the comfort and fashion sportswear offers. Before we get started on this core area of sports products, it is useful to review of how sportswear evolved in the video below.

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The Evolution of Sportswear

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