Sportswear will continue to grow through 2028 with footwear remaining a favourite but will shoppers choose fashion brands over sportswear specialists? In the years between 2023-2028, sportswear will continue to dominate the apparel market, though growth will be more muted and High Street brands more frequently shopped for sportswear. What categories present the biggest opportunities in sportswear to 2028? According …

Hosiery, full-length stockings, and socks are essential items in the US apparel market, combining both functional and aesthetic qualities. With demand driven by seasonal fashion trends and year-round utility, these products have established a steady presence in the US market. Leading exporters include China, El Salvador, Vietnam, Pakistan, and India, each of which plays a significant role in fulfilling US …

Sportswear will continue to grow through to 2028 but its growth will be more muted, according to the latest research from GlobalData. Sportswear experienced its boom moment around the time of the pandemic where more people were at home and looking for comfortable clothing but also took more of an interest in their health and wellbeing. Over the next few …

The US market for women’s synthetic trousers is characterised by intense competition, with Asian countries playing a dominant role in exports. This analysis delves into the market performance of leading exporters, assessing key indicators such as export values, revealed comparative advantage (RCA), unit value realisation (UVR), and the effect of tariff rates. By analysing export values, RCA, UVR, and tariff …

The global sporting goods industry faced a difficult environment last year, with softer growth prospects, persistent inflation and cautious consumer spending testing companies’ resilience, according to McKinsey & Company.   Despite these hurdles, the industry managed to sustain a growth rate of 7 per cent a year from 2021 to 2024. The growth outlook for 2024 to 2029 is projected …

A new report from UKFT, which is centered on ethical compliance in UK supply chains, says the relationship dynamic between buyers and sellers must change for the true potential of “Made in the UK” to be realised. The Responsible UK Fashion and Supply Chain report notes the UK garment manufacturing sector has hit global headlines in the past for all …

New research suggests UK consumers have a significant preference for shopping fashion retail brands in physical stores as opposed to online. The study conducted by Voyado, the Swedish retail technology platform, which surveyed 2,000 UK consumers, underscores the enduring attraction of physical stores, despite the rapid growth of ecommerce. The survey found that while UK department store John Lewis and …

The Apparel Export Council of Egypt participated in the “Source Fashion London” exhibition which held in the British capital, London, from February 18 to 20, 2025. The delegation included 13 leading Egyptian companies in the apparel industry, in cooperation with the Egyptian Commercial Office ECS. The participation of the Egyptian delegation is supported by the Center for the Promotion of …

The Apparel Export Council of Egypt in collaboration with the Egyptian General Authority for Exhibitions and Conferences organized the Egyptian pavilion at “Sourcing at Magic” in Las Vegas, USA, from February 9 to 12, 2024 with a delegation of 15 Egyptian apparel companies This exhibition is one of the most important event at the apparel and fashion sector. It is …

The Apparel Export Council of Egypt, in collaboration with the Textile Export Council of Egypt, organized a virtual webinar titled “Key Facts on Sweden Study Tour” This trip was conducted as part of the second phase of the GTEX MENATEX Egypt project, aimed at studying the Swedish market and keeping up with the latest trends and technological advancements in the …