Deep Dive | May 12, 2021 Premium Think Tank: The US Adaptive Apparel Market—Its Purpose and PromiseAdaptive apparel refers to clothing and footwear designed to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities and conditions. In this Think Tank, we explore the US market, including consumer needs, growth opportunities, recent developments and industry initiatives that are helping to expand the space. Read More
Event Coverage | February 9, 2021 Register for Free Access CFDA on Adaptive Fashion: Coresight Research Highlights the Adaptive Retail OpportunityDeborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, joined the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) in its third panel in a series on adaptive fashion. The panel brought together leading researchers in the field of adaptive apparel to discuss the current retail opportunity in the market. We present five key insights from the panel, covering consumer demand and needs, retail challenges, the shopping experience for people with disabilities, and more. Read More
Insight Report | January 27, 2021 Register for Free Access The US Adaptive Apparel Market: Think Tank Preview—The Retail Opportunity in Clothing for People with DisabilitiesAdaptive apparel refers to clothing and footwear designed to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities and conditions. We present highlights from the US market, covering the adaptive consumer, retailers and brands in the adaptive space, recent innovations and catalysts for market growth. This free report is a preview to our upcoming Think Tank: US Adaptive Apparel Market. Read More
Insight Report | August 6, 2020 Premium Americans with Disabilities Act Celebrates 30 Years—Opportunities Still Exist for Inclusion, Education and Adaptive ApparelFollowing the 30-year anniversary of the ADA, we look at how inclusion for people with disabilities is being realized in the US and the role that adaptive apparel can play in facilitating this. We also discuss the opportunity that we see for brands and retailers to enter the adaptive apparel and footwear market and develop innovations to serve the community. Read More
Market Outlook | February 22, 2019 Premium The US Adaptive Clothing and Footwear Market Represents a $47.3 Billion Largely Untapped OpportunityCoresight Research estimates the potential global adaptive apparel market will reach $288.7 billion in 2019 and grow to $349.9 billion in 2023. More brands and retailers are launching adaptive collections but the adaptive clothing and footwear market remains underserved. Read More
Insight Report | October 3, 2018 Premium IZ Adaptive Relaunches Inclusive Fashion CollectionOn September 24, designer Izzy Camilleri launched IZ Adaptive, an extended inclusive 55-piece ready-to-wear collection for people with physical disabilities. The brand is available at www.IZAdaptive.com and will also feature at Zappos and Macy’s later this year. The collection marks one of the biggest launches in adaptive fashion. Read More
Insight Report | September 10, 2018 Premium New Swimwear Brand Alyned Together Launches Inclusive, Sustainable and Affordable CollectionThis summer, Alyned Together launched its first collection, an inclusive, eco-friendly swimwear line with a consumer-friendly price point. The contemporary lifestyle brand promotes environmental activism and body positivity and is one of the first swimwear brands that seeks to incorporate inclusivity and sustainability. Read More
Event Coverage | June 19, 2018 Register for Free Access Coresight Research and Alvanon Cohost Trailblazers 2018 Event – One Size Does Not Fit All: Inclusive Design & the Modern ConsumerCoresight Research and Alvanon, a global apparel and product development consultancy, cohosted a Trailblazers event called One Size Does Not Fit All: Inclusive Design & the Modern Consumer on June 14 in New York City. Read More
Market Outlook | June 11, 2018 Premium The Inclusive Clothing Market Represents a Significant, Largely Untapped OpportunityThe inclusive clothing and accessories market, which encompasses adaptive, smart and stress-free clothing designs as well as plus sizes and extended sizes, is underserved in retail. In this report, we focus on the adaptive clothing market opportunity and discuss some of the startups, retailers and designers that are working to meet the clothing needs of people with various disabilities and conditions. A future report will take a deep dive into inclusive design and the plus-size market opportunity. Read More
