Asia Pacific To Drive Decorated Apparel Market

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Asia Pacific To Drive Decorated Apparel Market

Global decorated apparel market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 10.92% during 2016-2021. This is revealed by Research and Markets' latest report - "Global Decorated Apparel Market - By Printing Technique, By Product Type, By Region, By Country: Trends, Opportunities and Forecasts (2016-2021).

The strong growth in decorated apparel market is driven by increasing population, rise in per capita disposable consumer income, and demand for customised apparel. Development of efficient printing technologies is also driving growth. Embroidery holds the major percentage share in the total decorated apparel market. The Asia-Pacific holds the largest market share, according to the report. Decorated apparel industries are increasingly demanding more energy efficient and technologically advanced printwear equipment. However, North America is expected to grow at a faster pace.

Besides embroidery, the report looks at other decoration techniques - screen printing, dye sublimation, digital printing, heat transfer, direct to garment, etc, in womenswear, menswear and others. An emerging trend is 3D technology. The report identifies sustainability certifications as a challenge to the growth of this industry.