The Next Wave of Retail Growth
Asia and South America are driving retail expansion, but success will depend on precise positioning in the value-driven mid-market.
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/ Rising demand for premium design, performance fabrics, and co-branded programs is turning uniforms into one of apparel’s most underestimated growth engines.
Uniforms are a fast growing apparel category that don’t often come up in conversations about garment manufacturing or brand opportunities.
Growth in the uniform industry through 2026 is expected to be steady, but outpacing broader apparel, with particular upside in service-sector corporate image wear and mid‑performance workwear (comfort, hygiene, light protection rather than full PPE).
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