SPORTSWEAR PRO IS THE GLOBAL SHOWCASE FOR PIONEERING TECHNOLOGIES IN ON-DEMAND AND CUSTOMISED SPORTS AND ACTIVEWEAR PRODUCTION
From sample design and automated digital workflows, to innovative materials and integrated wearable technologies, the exhibition and visionary trend forum will present sustainable, faster and leaner production solutions to sports and activewear brands and manufacturers.
ACCELERATING SPORTSWEAR DEMAND!
Driven by success and powered by innovation, the sportswear market continues to grow and is the most influential sector in apparel manufacturing. Through rising health and fitness awareness, participation in sport has increased and as a result the sports and activewear sector is expected to grow from $2,669 million in 2022 to $8,957 million by 2030, at a compound annual growth rate of 9.1% (source Grand View Research). Additional game changing growth factors include technological advancements, global sporting events, rising e-commerce trade and the emergence of new players entering the arena through social media platforms.
- Digital machinery market was valued at $320 million in 2018 and is now projected to reach $890 million by 2030 (source Future Market Insights).
- Global sublimation ink market is expected to grow from $1.02 billion in 2022 to $2.06 billion by 2030 (source Dataintelo).
- Market size and share revenue of global Heat Transfer Paper was valued at $579.68 million in 2022 and is estimated to grow to $805.62 million by 2030 (source Zion Market Research).
- According to McKinsey, “71% of fashion companies are looking into increasing nearshoring by 2025, which means they’ll bring manufacturing sites closer to the consumer market”.