The dye sublimated custom-printed apparel market, including hoodies, sweatshirts and T-shirt made from polyester and poly-blends is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 8.25 percent between now and 2030, topping out at $8.25 billion worldwide, according to a recent report by 360iResearch.
Dye sublimated apparel is produced via a printing technique that transforms the dye into a gas that is then embedded directly into fibers comprising the garment in question, allowing for vibrant, detailed and durable prints.
Dye Sublimated Custom Apparel
According to the report, “The increasing demand for personalized and unique clothing items makes dye sublimated apparel necessary for both personal use and professional settings, such as team uniforms and promotional merchandise. Key applications comprise sportswear, corporate apparel, casual wear, event merchandise and the fashion industry.”
The report goes on to say, “End-users include individual consumers, sports teams, corporate entities, fashion brands, retailers, and event organizers…market growth is influenced by the demand for customization, technological advancements, eco-friendliness, and durability.”
On the downside, 360iResearch say it believes that among the challenges currently facing the industry are “intense market competition,” the continuous need for technological upgrades, and fluctuating raw material costs.
According to 360iResearch, areas for innovation and research [include] advanced printable fabrics, sustainable inks, enhanced printing technology, and customization software.
“The dye sublimated apparel market is characterized by creativity, high customization demand and sustainability trends…Significant growth opportunities are driven by customization and durability, although technological demands and market competition pose challenges,” the report says.
For more information, or to obtain a complete copy of the report, go to 360iresearch.com/library/intelligence/dye-sublimated-apparel. For more on 360iResearch, click here.
