MARKET OVERVIEW - ASIA PACIFIC DISPOSABLE INNERWEAR MARKET
The Asia Pacific disposable innerwear is driven by the increasing population and increasing growth for e-commerce will drive the demand for the market. Disposable Innerwear is made for use once and then thrown away, called disposable innerwear. There are main types of disposable innerwear such as non-woven and cotton underwear, and incontinence underwear. Disposable innerwear is often referred to as non-woven underwear and is less commonly referred to as paper underwear. Cotton is a more expensive fabric than polypropylene and is less commonly used in disposable underwear but it allows the skin to breathe so it is very popular as premium quality disposable underwear. The disposable innerwear is mostly used for spa and maternity applications. These products eliminate odors and moisture and provide proper hygiene hence mostly used by the healthcare and beauty industry.
MARKET DRIVERS
The Asia Pacific disposable innerwear is attributed to the increasing population and the growing e-commerce industry is the major driving factor behind the market growth. The increasing awareness about hygiene among Asia Pacific consumers will boost market growth. the increasing health consciousness among consumers is a huge factor in market growth, making sustainability a fashion trend and creating opportunities for many brands to switch to more ethical production will boost the market growth. In addition, the growing disposable incomes, and changing consumer preferences will propel the market growth. Moreover, the increasing spa and tourism industry will boost market growth.
MARKET OPPORTUNITIES
The increasing penetration of disposable innerwear in the mainstream market is driving a marked acceleration in the future. The increasing demand for nursing-friendly innerwear, rising awareness of pregnancy garments, and increasing urban population with high disposable income among Asia Pacific consumers will boost the market growth. In addition, the emergence of 3D printing in disposable undergarments coupled with growth in the e-commerce industry is boosting the market growth over the forecast period. Furthermore, the disposable innerwear market for maternity care is anticipated to expand during the forecast period.
MARKET RESTRAINTS
Disposable Innerwear has some health concerns as it is associated with skin itchiness and rashes will let down the market growth to some extent. Even many prefer eco-friendly innerwear over disposable due to environmental issues. These are factors that limit the market growth over the forecast period.
MARKET GROWTH CHALLENGES
Disposable Innerwear is being challenged by factors such as disposable incontinence products have yet to reach the status of a normal lifestyle product and are still plagued by stigma in social life. the development of high-tech fabric and the ability to design incontinence products with the visual appeal of regular and attractive underwear should be noted and serve as a challenge in the market over the forecast period.
CUMULATIVE GROWTH ANALYSIS
The report provides an in-depth analysis of the Asia Pacific Disposable Innerwear market, market size, and compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for 2022-2028, considering 2021 as the base year. The increasing demand for disposable innerwear in the spa and healthcare industry is expected to propel growth at a specific CAGR from 2021-2028.
DISPOSABLE INNERWEAR MARKET SEGMENTAL OVERVIEW
The Asia Pacific Disposable Innerwear market comprises different market segments like product type, material type, application, distribution channel and Country.
DISPOSABLE INNERWEAR MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE
By product type, Disposable Innerwear includes key segments of
- Menswear
- Vests
- Briefs/Boxers
- Shorts/Pyjamas
- Sleepwear
- Womenswear
- Brassieres
- Panties
- Camisoles
- Shorts/Pyjamas
- Sleepwear
- Maternity Wear
The menswear segment dominates the Asia Pacific market because of the increased application in salons and spa and healthcare centers even though male products in the market is fewer as compared to females but the consumption is much higher among men will drive the market growth.
In Womenswear, Brassieres is the leading segment, and the growth is attributed to the increasing demand for salon and healthcare treatment, spa treatments, and tanning sessions will boost the market growth over the forecast period.
DISPOSABLE INNERWEAR MARKET BY MATERIAL TYPE
By material type, Disposable Innerwear includes key segments of
The disposable cotton innerwear market is witnessing major growth during the mentioned forecast period. cotton-based innerwear offers a variety of features, including skin-friendliness, elasticity, and comfortable designs even though it is a bit more expensive than paper-based material type. In addition, the advancement in cotton-based products in terms of innovations and elasticity, and comfort will drive the market demand.
DISPOSABLE INNERWEAR MARKET BY APPLICATION
The Disposable Innerwear market has applications such as
- Salon and Spa
- Hospitals and Healthcare
- Maternity
- Hotels
- Others
Salon and Spa are expected to lead the market during 2022 and is expected to continue its pace in the coming period. disposable undergarments for men and women to wear during spa treatments and tanning sessions is very helpful in salon and spa industry. They are made of facial mask materials and aromatherapy oils used in skincare can stain underwear. Such aromatherapy oil stains will never come out of underwear. You can use disposable underwear in spa salons, hot springs, and massage salons to avoid soiling your underwear.
DISPOSABLE INNERWEAR MARKET BY Distribution Channel
The Disposable Innerwear market is distributed across
- Online Retail
- Specialty Stores
- Dedicated Retail Stores
- Others
Specialty Stores are expected to lead the market over the forecast period. Specialty Stores consist of any items that require personal hygiene and care and are easily accessible to consumers.
Online Retail is growing at the fastest pace over the forecast period. The increasing e-commerce online shopping trend and changing consumer preference for buying things are expected to drive market growth over the forecast period.
DISPOSABLE INNERWEAR MARKET BY COUNTRY
The Asia Pacific Disposable Innerwear market is studied for the following countries
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Rest of the Asia Pacific
China is the largest market for Asia Pacific disposable innerwear. China and Southeast Asia (SEA) collectively account for over 70 percent of sales, with China bringing in the lion’s share in the Asia Pacific region. China accounted for USD28 billion in retail sales, while SEA accounted for USD6 billion, with Indonesia and Vietnam as the engines for growth in SEA. The retail sales of nappies/diapers/pants in the region are still expected to see growth over the next five years. Therefore, these factors are driving the market demand in China.
COVID-19 IMPACT ANALYSIS ON THE ASIA PACIFIC DISPOSABLE INNERWEAR MARKET
Axiom MRC provides a 360-degree analysis of micro and macro-economic factors in the Asia Pacific Disposable Innerwear market. In addition, a complete analysis of changes in the Asia Pacific Disposable Innerwear market expenditure, and economic and international policies on the supply and demand side is provided in this exclusive report. The report also studies the impact of a pandemic on Asia Pacific economies, international trade, business investments, GDP, and the marketing strategies of key players s present in the market.
The disposable innerwear has seen the ripple impact of COVID-19. During the ongoing pandemic, disposable innerwear was not considered a necessary product. Hence, the demand for disposable innerwear has seen a downfall. The lockdown caused by COVID-19 also impacted the import and export of disposable innerwear resulting in a shortage of stocks in the distribution channel. The disruption such as supply chain and stooped production had caused a gap in demand and supply which was accelerated due to the shutting down of Hypermarkets/supermarkets and specialty stores. Many production companies faced limited availability of labor, disrupted channels of raw material supply, and logistic issues that were turned down as challenges for companies during COVID-19.
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE ANALYSIS
The Disposable Innerwear market has leading operating players that are primarily focused on expanding the Asia Pacific growth of the Disposable Innerwear industry with new product innovation, business expansion, and the increasing presence of a range of manufacturers operating in the Disposable Innerwear sector has led to the growing demand for the market. Besides, the market offers a range of products in different applications to fulfill the required demand of consumers, which further contributes to healthy growth in the market.
The key players studied in the market are
- Essity AB
- Haypak
- One Wear Group
- Attindas Hygiene Partners
- Purcotton (Winner Medical Co. Ltd.)
- Nudies Essentials
- Babycare
- Drylock Technologies
- Paul Hartmann
- Underworks
- Qosmedix
RECENT DEVELOPMENT:
September 2022: Attindas Hygiene Partners has announced its innovative new adult disposable incontinence underwear product in Asia Pacific. Invisible under clothing while providing up to 100% leak-free protection, the new product leverages Maxi Comfort ultrasonic bonding technology for more elastic material that conforms to a range of body shapes.
October 2021: Drylock Technologies has introduced “Simpli” the first plant-based incontinence underwear made in the U.S for sustainable incontinence protection
