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U.S. Seamless Apparel Market

Published Jan 02, 2026
Length 110 Pages
SKU # GV20873332

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U.S. Seamless Apparel Market Summary

The U.S. seamless apparel market size was estimated at USD 17.43 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 30.18 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 7.1% from 2026 to 2033. Advances in 3D knit-to-shape manufacturing have become particularly influential, enabling U.S. producers to minimize fabric waste, reduce labor intensity, and shorten production cycles. Industry coverage across textile and apparel media has highlighted how next-generation knitting systems can significantly cut material offcuts by producing garments directly in three dimensions, aligning with U.S. brands’ growing focus on cost efficiency, sustainability compliance, and near-market manufacturing.

Seamless construction is widely embedded across American activewear, athleisure, and intimates, where consumers associate fewer seams with improved comfort, flexibility, and durability. Performance-led brands such as Nike and Under Armour have expanded seamless knitting across training tops, base layers, and compression apparel, positioning seamless design not as a premium add-on but as a functional standard. For instance, in June 2025, Nike introduced a new performance material called FlyWeb, created using 3D printing technology from a flexible TPU polymer. This innovation enables the design of ultra-light, seamless garments with precisely engineered zones for support, breathability, and stretch, eliminating the need for bulky seams or multiple fabric layers. First showcased in a custom sports bra worn by elite runner Faith Kipyegon during a record attempt, FlyWeb represents Nike’s move toward next-generation apparel that merges cutting-edge manufacturing with athlete-centric functionality, signaling a shift in how performance wear may be produced in the future. This shift reflects evolving U.S. consumer expectations around fit precision, movement adaptability, and garments that transition easily between workouts, work-from-home routines, and casual wear.

Seamless garments appeal due to their body-conforming structure, reduced friction points, and lightweight feel, which enhances all-day comfort. At the same time, sustainability considerations are becoming integral to purchase decisions. Flat knitting, bonded construction, and reduced paneling help lower material usage and energy consumption, resonating with environmentally conscious American shoppers who expect transparency around waste reduction and responsible manufacturing.

Furthermore, companies such as Spanx and SKIMS have expanded seamless offerings that emphasize invisible finishes, targeted compression zones, and smooth silhouettes under clothing. These collections respond to strong demand for second-skin aesthetics, size-inclusive fits, and discreet performance, reinforcing seamless apparel’s relevance beyond sportswear into everyday essentials. For instance, in May 2025, SPANX rolled out a fresh wave of innovations across several categories, blending its signature shaping technology with everyday wardrobe staples. The latest drop includes updated shapewear pieces designed to smooth and contour under clothing, comfortable loungewear and activewear that don’t compromise on style, and a flattering new denim range with cuts from straight-leg to subtle flares in both classic and seasonal hues. Each piece is crafted to offer support, comfort, and a sculpted finish, proving the brand’s ongoing commitment to versatile, confidence-boosting fashion.

U.S. Seamless Apparel Market Report Segmentation

This report forecasts volume & revenue growth at the country level and provides an analysis of the latest trends and opportunities in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the U.S. seamless apparel market report on the basis of product, material, and end use.
  • Product Outlook (Volume Million Units; Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)
  • Sports Bra
  • Leggings
  • Tops
  • Underwear
  • Material Outlook (Volume Million Units; Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)
  • Polymide
  • Polyester
  • Elastane
  • Blends
  • End Use Outlook (Volume Million Units; Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)
  • Lifestyle
  • Athletes
  • Shapewear Consumers
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Table of Contents

110 Pages
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
1.2. Market Definition
1.3. Information Procurement
1.3.1. Purchased Database
1.3.2. GVR’s Internal Database
1.3.3. Secondary Sources & Third-Party Perspectives
1.3.4. Primary Research
1.4. Information Analysis
1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
Chapter 2. Headwear market sizing & drivers
2.1. Market introduction
2.1.1. Market driver analysis
2.1.1.1. Fashion trends
2.1.1.2. Sports
2.1.1.3. Performance
Chapter 3. Headwear market: Product Estimates & Trend Analysis
3.1. Headwear market, By Product: Key Takeaways
3.2. Product Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2025 & 2033
3.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, by Product, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
3.3.1. Caps
3.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
3.3.2. Beanies
3.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
3.3.3. Neckwear
3.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
3.3.4. Hats
3.3.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
3.3.5. Others
3.3.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
Chapter 4. Headwear market: Material Estimates & Trend Analysis
4.1. Headwear market, By Material: Key Takeaways
4.2. Material Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2025 & 2033
4.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, by Material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
4.3.1. Cotton
4.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
4.3.2. wool
4.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
4.3.3. Polyester
4.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
4.3.4. Nylon
4.3.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
4.3.5. Others
4.3.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
Chapter 5. Headwear market: End Use Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1. Headwear market, By End Use: Key Takeaways
5.2. End Use Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
5.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, by End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
5.3.1. Men
5.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
5.3.2. Women
5.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
5.3.3. Kids
5.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
Chapter 6. Headwear market: Distribution Channel Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1. Headwear market, By Distribution Channel: Key Takeaways
6.2. Distribution Channel Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
6.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, by Distribution Channel, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
6.3.1. Retail
6.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
6.3.2. E-commerce
6.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
6.3.3. DTC
6.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
Chapter 7. Headwear market : Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
7.1. Regional Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2025 & 2033
7.2. Regional Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2025 & 2033
7.3. North America
7.3.1. U.S.
7.3.1.1. Key country dynamics
7.3.1.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
7.3.2. Canada
7.3.2.1. Key country dynamics
7.3.2.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
7.4. Europe
7.4.1. Germany
7.4.1.1. Key country dynamics
7.4.1.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
7.4.2. UK
7.4.2.1. Key country dynamics
7.4.2.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
7.4.3. France
7.4.3.1. Key country dynamics
7.4.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
7.4.4. Italy
7.4.4.1. Key country dynamics
7.4.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
7.4.5. Spain
7.4.5.1. Key country dynamics
7.4.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
7.4.6. Poland
7.4.6.1. Key country dynamics
7.4.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
7.4.7. Czech Republic
7.4.7.1. Key country dynamics
7.4.7.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
7.4.8. Croatia
7.4.8.1. Key country dynamics
7.4.8.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
7.4.9. Hungary
7.4.9.1. Key country dynamics
7.4.9.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
7.5. Asia Pacific
7.5.1. China
7.5.1.1. Key country dynamics
7.5.1.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
7.5.2. Japan
7.5.2.1. Key country dynamics
7.5.2.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
7.5.3. India
7.5.3.1. Key country dynamics
7.5.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
7.5.4. South Korea
7.5.4.1. Key country dynamics
7.5.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
7.5.5. Australia & New Zealand
7.5.5.1. Key country dynamics
7.5.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
7.5.6. Indonesia
7.5.6.1. Key country dynamics
7.5.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
7.5.7. Thailand
7.5.7.1. Key country dynamics
7.5.7.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
7.5.8. Malaysia
7.5.8.1. Key country dynamics
7.5.8.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
7.5.9. Vietnam
7.5.9.1. Key country dynamics
7.5.9.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
7.6. Central & South America
7.6.1. Brazil
7.6.1.1. Key country dynamics
7.6.1.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
7.6.2. South America
7.6.2.1. Key country dynamics
7.6.2.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
7.7. Middle East & Africa
7.7.1. UAE
7.7.1.1. Key country dynamics
7.7.1.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
7.7.2. Bahrain
7.7.2.1. Key country dynamics
7.7.2.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
7.7.3. Kuwait
7.7.3.1. Key country dynamics
7.7.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
7.7.4. Oman
7.7.4.1. Key country dynamics
7.7.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
7.7.5. Qatar
7.7.5.1. Key country dynamics
7.7.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
7.7.6. Saudi Arabia
7.7.6.1. Key country dynamics
7.7.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
Chapter 8. Headwear market: Competitive Analysis
8.1. Company Market Share Analysis, 2024 (%)
8.2. Strategy Mapping
8.3. Company Profiles
8.3.1. Intersport
8.3.2. H&M (sport)
8.3.3. Zalando
8.3.4. Inditex
8.3.5. Dick's Sporting Goods
8.3.6. Lululemon
8.3.7. Skechers
8.3.8. New Balance
8.3.9. Columbia Sportswear
8.3.10. Lidl (sport)
8.3.11. Hoka
8.3.12. Deckers
8.3.13. JD Sports
8.3.14. Brooks (Brooks Sports, Inc)
8.3.15. Fila
8.3.16. Under Armour
8.3.17. Superdry
8.3.18. Asics
8.3.19. Ice Breaker
8.3.20. Patagonia
8.3.21. Anta Group
8.3.22. Li Ning
8.3.23. Kari Traa
8.3.24. Salomon
8.3.25. Odlo
8.3.26. Gymshark
8.3.27. Xbionic
8.3.28. On Running
Chapter 9. Headwear market: Business and Marketing Benchmarking
9.1. Financial Performance, 2024
9.2. Pricing and Cost
9.2.1. Estimated Average Sales Price, 2024
9.2.2. Estimated Cost of Goods Sold, 2024
9.3. Operational Efficiency
9.3.1. Estimated Inventory Turnover, 2024 (Times)
9.4. Sourcing & retail
9.4.1. List of Suppliers
9.4.2. Distribution Channel Split, 2024 (%)
9.4.2.1. DTC
9.4.2.2. Wholesale
9.5. Marketing & Digital
9.5.1. Brand Positioning Matrix
9.5.2. Strategies (Innovations & Acquisitions)
9.6. Strategic opportunities
9.7. The list of key companies analyzed in this section includes:
9.7.1. The New Era Cap Company
9.7.2. Adidas
9.7.3. Nike
9.7.4. Puma
9.7.5. VF Corporation (North Face / Timberland)
9.7.6. Barts
9.7.7. Decathlon
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