Tailoring and Alteration Services Market Report 2026

The tailoring and alteration services market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $9.82 billion in 2025 to $10.3 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising awareness of garment customization, increasing demand for perfect fitting clothes, growing fashion consciousness, early dependence on tailoring services, rising need for repair based clothing sustainability.

The tailoring and alteration services market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $12.41 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing interest in personalized fashion, increasing trend toward sustainable apparel usage, rising demand for premium tailoring services, strengthening consumer focus on garment reusability, expanding fashion modification preferences. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing preference for customized clothing fit solutions, growing demand for clothing modification and style enhancement, rising trend of extending garment lifecycle through repairs, expansion of personalized fashion and tailoring services, strengthening adoption of professional alteration services.

The expanding fashion industry is anticipated to drive the growth of the tailoring and alteration services market in the coming years. The fashion industry encompasses the design, manufacturing, and retailing of apparel, accessories, and footwear, serving a wide range of styles and consumer preferences across various market segments. Growth in the fashion industry is supported by increased consumer spending on clothing, the expansion of online retail channels, and a stronger emphasis on trend-led and personalized fashion. Within the fashion sector, tailoring and alteration services provide customized garment modifications that ensure an optimal fit and enhance overall customer satisfaction. For example, in November 2023, according to a report released by the UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT), a UK-based organization representing fashion and textile companies, the UK fashion and textile industry contributed approximately $81 billion (£62 billion) to the country’s GDP in 2023 and supported around 1.3 million jobs. In addition, the sector generated more than $30 billion (£23 billion) in tax revenues. Therefore, the continued growth of the fashion industry is expected to support the expansion of the tailoring and alteration services market.

Major companies operating in the tailoring and alteration services sector are forming strategic partnerships to enhance the appearance and functionality of garments. These collaborations allow organizations to join forces to achieve common goals while maintaining their independence. For instance, in June 2024, Marks & Spencer, a UK-based retail giant, partnered with SOJO, a provider of clothing repair and tailoring services, to launch the M&S Fixed by SOJO clothing repair service. This online service offers zip replacements and invisible knitwear repairs, with items returned within seven to ten days. The initiative addresses findings that only 10% of consumers feel confident repairing clothes themselves, while 60% are seeking more sustainable retail options.

In May 2024, Brunello Cucinelli S.p.A., an Italy-based luxury fashion and manufacturing company, acquired Sartoria Eugubina Srl for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Brunello Cucinelli aimed to enhance its premium production capabilities and secure specialized artisanal tailoring expertise to support growth in luxury made-to-measure and couture collections. Sartoria Eugubina Srl is an Italy-based tailoring and couture atelier specializing in high-end tailoring, bespoke garments, and made-to-measure services, known for its craftsmanship and artisanal heritage.

Major companies operating in the tailoring and alteration services market report are Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Tailored Brands Inc., Etsy Inc., Ermenegildo Zegna, Suitsupply BV, Stitch-It Canada’s Tailor Inc., T.M.Lewin, The Savile Row Company, LookSmart Alterations, Ganni A/S, Alteration Express, Cad & The Dandy, Huntsman & Sons, Sojo, London Tailors, The Perfect Fit, Hemster Inc., The Fitting Room, Alterations Boutique, Manhattan Tailors, Harrods Limited, Argys Tailoring.

North America was the largest region in the tailoring and alteration services market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the tailoring and alteration services market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the tailoring and alteration services market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The tailoring and alteration services market includes revenues earned by entities by restyling, custom clothing design, size adjustments, designing, and sewing. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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