The global Undergarment (Intimate Apparel) market size was estimated at USD 79020 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 119443.91 million by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.30% during the forecast period.
North America Undergarment (Intimate Apparel) market size was estimated at USD 22503.63 million in 2024, at a CAGR of 4.54% during the forecast period of 2025 through 2032.

Report Overview
Intimate Apparel, also known as undergarment, refers to a kind of clothing that people wear close to skin or under other clothes. Intimate Apparel products can be divided into four major product segments, namely, bras, underpants, sleepwear and loungewear, Shapewear and thermal clothes. The following table sets forth these four segments of Intimate Apparel.
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Global Undergarment (Intimate Apparel) Market: Market Segmentation Analysis
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The research report includes specific segments by region (country), manufacturers, Type, and Application. Market segmentation creates subsets of a market based on product type, end-user or application, Geographic, and other factors. By understanding the market segments, the decision-maker can leverage this targeting in the product, sales, and marketing strategies. Market segments can power your product development cycles by informing how you create product offerings for different segments.
Key Company
- L Brands
- Hanes Brands
- Berkshire Hathaway (Fruit of Loom)
- Triumph International
- Wacoal
- Marks & Spencer
- Fast Retailing
- PVH
- Cosmo Lady
- American Eagle (Aerie)
- Gunze
- Jockey International
- Page Industries Ltd.
- Embrygroup
- Huijie (Maniform Lingerie)
- Aimer
- Your Sun
- Lise Charmel
- Rupa & Co. Limited
- Debenhams
- Wolf Lingerie
- Hanky Panky
- Tinsino
- VIP Clothing Ltd.
- Shin Young Wacoal Inc
- Nam Yeong Vivien
- BYC Co.
- Ltd
- Good People
- Ssangbangwool
- M Corset
Market Segmentation (by Type)
- Bras
- Underpants
- Sleepwear and Homewear
- Shapewear
- Thermal Clothes
- Others
Market Segmentation (by Application)
- Department/General Merchandise Stores
- Specialty Stores
- Supermarket
- Online Sales
Geographic Segmentation
- North America (USA, Canada, Mexico)
- Europe (Germany, UK, France, Russia, Italy, Rest of Europe)
- Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, India, Southeast Asia, Rest of Asia-Pacific)
- South America (Brazil, Argentina, Columbia, Rest of South America)
- The Middle East and Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Rest of MEA)
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- Industry drivers, restraints, and opportunities covered in the study
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- Recent industry trends and developments
- Competitive landscape & strategies of key players
- Potential & niche segments and regions exhibiting promising growth covered
- Historical, current, and projected market size, in terms of value
- In-depth analysis of the Undergarment (Intimate Apparel) Market
- Overview of the regional outlook of the Undergarment (Intimate Apparel) Market:
FAQs on the Global Undergarment (Intimate Apparel) Market
1. What is the current size of the global Undergarment (Intimate Apparel) market?
- The global Undergarment (Intimate Apparel) market is valued at USD 79,020 million in 2024.
2. What is the projected market size by 2032?
- The market is expected to reach USD 125,774.43 million by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 5.30% during the forecast period.
3. What factors are driving the growth of the Undergarment (Intimate Apparel) market?
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Increasing demand for comfort-focused and stylish lingerie.
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Growing awareness of personal hygiene and self-care trends.
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Rising disposable income, especially in emerging economies.
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Innovation in fabric technologies, such as moisture-wicking and antimicrobial fabrics.
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Expanding e-commerce platforms offering a wide variety of intimate wear.
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Sustainability trends pushing demand for eco-friendly and organic fabrics.
4. What are the key segments in the Undergarment (Intimate Apparel) market?
The market is segmented by:
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Type: Bras, panties, shapewear, loungewear, thermals, and others.
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Gender: Men's, women's, and children's undergarments.
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Distribution Channel: Online retailers, department stores, specialty stores, and hypermarkets.
5. Which consumer trends are shaping the intimate apparel market?
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Preference for sustainable and organic lingerie (e.g., bamboo and cotton fabrics).
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Growing demand for size-inclusive and body-positive designs.
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Popularity of wireless bras and seamless underwear for everyday comfort.
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Increased adoption of athleisure and functional lingerie (e.g., sports bras, shapewear).
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Rising demand for premium and designer intimate wear.
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Chapter Outline
- Chapter 1 mainly introduces the statistical scope of the report, market division standards, and market research methods.
- Chapter 2 is an executive summary of different market segments (by region, product type, application, etc), including the market size of each market segment, future development potential, and so on. It offers a high-level view of the current state of the Undergarment (Intimate Apparel) Market and its likely evolution in the short to mid-term, and long term.
- Chapter 3 makes a detailed analysis of the market's competitive landscape of the market and provides the market share, capacity, output, price, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information of the main manufacturers in the market.
- Chapter 4 is the analysis of the whole market industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry, as well as Porter's five forces analysis.
- Chapter 5 introduces the latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
- Chapter 6 provides the analysis of various market segments according to product types, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
- Chapter 7 provides the analysis of various market segments according to application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
- Chapter 8 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region from the consumer side and its main countries and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and capacity of each country in the world.
- Chapter 9 shares the main producing countries of Undergarment (Intimate Apparel), their output value, profit level, regional supply, production capacity layout, etc. from the supply side.
- Chapter 10 introduces the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales revenue, sales volume, price, gross profit margin, market share, product introduction, recent development, etc.
- Chapter 11 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region during the forecast period.
- Chapter 12 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each market segment during the forecast period.
- Chapter 13 is the main points and conclusions of the report.