The UK market for men's or boys' underpants, briefs, nightshirts, pyjamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns, and similar knitted or crocheted textile articles stood at 163.47 million in 2023. After peaking in 2016, the market decreased markedly by 2020, followed by a recovery to moderate growth. Between 2022 and 2023, the market experienced modest growth of 0.63%. However, over the last five years, there was an average annual decline of 0.29% (CAGR), indicating a fairly stagnant market overall.
Future trends to watch for:
- Increasing consumer demand for sustainable and eco-friendly textile products.
- Potential impacts of e-commerce growth on purchasing patterns.
- Innovations in material technology that may influence consumer preferences.
