Product Code: ETC213275 | Publication Date: May 2022 | Updated Date: Jun 2024 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 40 | No. of Tables: 7 | |
The South Korea Functional Apparel Market is expanding with consumer demand for performance-oriented clothing and footwear designed for outdoor activities, sports, and leisure pursuits. Functional apparel integrates advanced materials and technologies such as moisture-wicking fabrics, UV protection coatings, and antibacterial treatments to enhance comfort, durability, and performance in diverse environmental conditions. The market growth is driven by active lifestyle trends, health and wellness awareness, and innovations in textile engineering for functional and fashion-forward apparel solutions.
The rising consumer demand for performance-driven clothing offering comfort, durability, and enhanced functionality is driving growth in South Korea`s functional apparel market. Functional apparel integrates advanced fabrics and technologies to improve moisture management, UV protection, thermal insulation, and odor control, catering to outdoor enthusiasts, athletes, and fashion-conscious consumers. Market drivers include health and wellness trends promoting active lifestyles, innovations in textile engineering enabling breathable and lightweight fabrics, and sustainable fashion initiatives driving adoption of eco-friendly and high-performance apparel solutions, driving market expansion across sportswear, athleisure, and outdoor apparel segments.
In South Korea, the functional apparel market encounters challenges related to consumer demand for multifunctional clothing that offers performance benefits such as moisture-wicking, UV protection, and antimicrobial properties. Innovating fabrics with these functionalities while ensuring comfort and fashion appeal poses a continuous challenge for manufacturers. Moreover, fluctuations in raw material costs and the need for sustainable production practices further complicate market dynamics, requiring agile strategies to meet evolving consumer preferences and regulatory requirements.
Regulations in South Korea govern the functional apparel market for sportswear, outdoor clothing, and performance textiles to ensure product performance, consumer safety, and textile sustainability. Government policies outline apparel material standards, labeling requirements, and environmental impact assessments. Regulatory frameworks support textile innovation in functional apparel, promote eco-friendly textile manufacturing practices, and ensure compliance with consumer protection and environmental regulations to meet market demand for high-performance and sustainable clothing options.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 South Korea Functional Apparel Market Overview |
3.1 South Korea Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 South Korea Functional Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, 2020 & 2030F |
3.3 South Korea Functional Apparel Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 South Korea Functional Apparel Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 South Korea Functional Apparel Market Revenues & Volume Share, By By Product Type, 2020 & 2030F |
3.6 South Korea Functional Apparel Market Revenues & Volume Share, By By Application, 2020 & 2030F |
3.7 South Korea Functional Apparel Market Revenues & Volume Share, By By Distribution Channel, 2020 & 2030F |
4 South Korea Functional Apparel Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 South Korea Functional Apparel Market Trends |
6 South Korea Functional Apparel Market, By Types |
6.1 South Korea Functional Apparel Market, By By Product Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 South Korea Functional Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By By Product Type, 2020 - 2030F |
6.1.3 South Korea Functional Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Sportswear, 2020 - 2030F |
6.1.4 South Korea Functional Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Activewear, 2020 - 2030F |
6.1.5 South Korea Functional Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Protective Clothing, 2020 - 2030F |
6.1.6 South Korea Functional Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2020 - 2030F |
6.2 South Korea Functional Apparel Market, By By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 South Korea Functional Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Sports Industry, 2020 - 2030F |
6.2.3 South Korea Functional Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Outdoor Clothing, 2020 - 2030F |
6.2.4 South Korea Functional Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Healthcare sector, 2020 - 2030F |
6.3 South Korea Functional Apparel Market, By By Distribution Channel |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 South Korea Functional Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Offline Store, 2020 - 2030F |
6.3.3 South Korea Functional Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Store, 2020 - 2030F |
7 South Korea Functional Apparel Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 South Korea Functional Apparel Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 South Korea Functional Apparel Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 South Korea Functional Apparel Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 South Korea Functional Apparel Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 South Korea Functional Apparel Market Opportunity Assessment, By By Product Type, 2020 & 2030F |
9.2 South Korea Functional Apparel Market Opportunity Assessment, By By Application, 2020 & 2030F |
9.3 South Korea Functional Apparel Market Opportunity Assessment, By By Distribution Channel, 2020 & 2030F |
10 South Korea Functional Apparel Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 South Korea Functional Apparel Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2023 |
10.2 South Korea Functional Apparel Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |