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Compression wear and shapewear: supporting health and fitness, 2026

Publisher Textiles Intelligence
Published Mar 01, 2026
Length 58 Pages
SKU # TXI21067612

Description

Compression wear and shapewear garments are form-fitting items of clothing which apply pressure to specific parts of the body in order to improve the shape of the wearer and/or the physiological and, in some cases, psychological state of the wearer.

Compression wear garments are targeted at a number of applications in the fields of sports and health care while shapewear garments are targeted at consumers who wear them for cosmetic purposes.

In the field of sports, compression wear is said to be capable of preventing injuries, improving athletic performance, and speeding up recovery from physical exercise.

Demand for athletic compression wear has been buoyed by growing demand for compression garments worn as casual wear.

In the health care market, demand is being underpinned by rises in the incidence of several diseases for which compression garments represent the most viable method of treatment.

Looking ahead, demand for athletic compression wear, medical compression wear and shapewear is set to rise at a healthy rate over the next few years, reflecting: ageing populations which require compression therapy for health conditions; an increased focus among consumers on health and well-being; and a strong focus on personal appearance.

Also, growth in demand will be spurred by rapid product development as manufacturers look to improve the style and comfort of their products in order to satisfy consumer demand, and as they look to incorporate innovative fibres which are more environmentally sustainable than virgin synthetic fibres in order to meet demand for products which have a lower impact on the environment.

Table of Contents

58 Pages
SUMMARY
FOOTWEAR COMPONENTS
Endurance footwear brand Mount to Coast has collaborated with BASF in the development of a high performance midsole foam
LAMINATE FABRICS
eVent Fabrics has developed a lightweight laminate fabric which offers high levels of breathability and weather protection
MILITARY TEXTILES AND EQUIPMENT
Researchers in the USA have developed a novel polymer which shows potential for use in the manufacture of ballistic fabrics and composite materials for hard body armour components
PROTECTIVE UNIFORMS
Milliken & Company (Milliken) has developed three types of materials which are free from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) for use in the manufacture of protective uniforms for firefighters
RECOVERY APPAREL
Nike and Hyperice have collaborated in the development of a boot and a vest which are capable of improving the warm-up rate and recovery rate of an athlete
RECYCLING TECHNOLOGIES
Aquafil has opened a dedicated demonstration facility after pioneering a new technology which is capable of chemically separating elastic fibres from nylon (polyamide) fibres
SHAPEWEAR
Spanx has developed a new shapewear collection which is made using Supima cotton
STRETCH FIBRES
Yulex has launched a new stretch fibre called Yulastic which is made using plant-based materials
YARNS
Unifi and Intrinsic Advanced Materials have collaborated in the development of biodegradable
Repreve branded products with CiCLO technology

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