Compression Garments and Stockings Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The compression garments and stockings market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.24 billion in 2024 to $3.44 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to medical advancements and applications, aging population demographics, sports and fitness industry adoption, fashion and style integration, medical and therapeutic needs.

The compression garments and stockings market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.29 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to regulatory support and standardization, online retail expansion, athleisure and comfort wear trends, fashion integration and style, increasing awareness and education, expanding medical applications. Major trends in the forecast period include regulatory support and standardization, athleisure trends and comfort wear, online retail and e-commerce growth, awareness and education initiatives, fashion and style integration.

The anticipated rise in obesity is expected to drive the growth of the compression garments and stockings market. Obesity, characterized by an unhealthy accumulation of body fat, is a prevalent medical condition affecting billions of adults and children globally. Compression garments play a crucial role in supporting individuals who are overweight or obese by providing relief from pain and discomfort, improving circulation, and reducing swelling and inflammation, common issues in this demographic. As reported by the World Heart Federation in March 2023, the current trend indicates that the number of people living with obesity will reach 2.7 billion by 2025. Consequently, the increasing incidence of obesity serves as a key factor propelling the expansion of the compression garments and stockings market.

The growing prevalence of chronic diseases is expected to contribute significantly to the market's growth. Chronic diseases, enduring medical conditions that progress slowly and persist over an extended period, impact the lives of millions globally. Compression garments and stockings play a vital role in improving the quality of life for individuals with chronic conditions such as venous insufficiency, chronic venous diseases, lymphedema, and circulation problems related to diabetes. These garments apply external pressure to enhance blood flow, reduce edema, and prevent blood pooling, crucial elements in managing chronic conditions and preventing complications. According to the World Health Organization in September 2022, the annual global death toll from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) or chronic diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes, is substantial. The rising prevalence of chronic diseases is thus a significant driver of the compression garments and stockings market.

Key players in the compression garments and stockings market are increasingly focusing on introducing medical-grade compression garments with innovative features, such as the FlexFit Comfort Ankle, to boost their market revenue. The FlexFit Comfort Ankle is a unique foot design that incorporates sliding compression sections, helping to improve blood circulation, lymphatic flow, and ankle flexibility. For example, in July 2023, The Marena Group, a US-based manufacturer of medical-grade compression products, launched a lipedema compression garment featuring the FlexFit Comfort Ankle. This design is crucial for ensuring comfort and managing discomfort during recovery. The garment was specifically designed to support individuals recovering from lipedema reduction procedures. Additionally, the new garment incorporated Marena's proprietary TriFlex Fabric, known for its post-surgical recovery benefits following liposuction. This fabric provides multidirectional 3D stretch, moisture-wicking and cooling effects, shape-enhancing properties, and features that inhibit microbial growth.

In October 2024, Go Global Retail, a US-based investment platform, acquired HATCH Collection through its Janie and Jack Holdings Inc. platform for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition aims to broaden Go Global Retail and Janie and Jack’s portfolio into the premium maternity fashion sector, enhancing customer loyalty and addressing the growing demand for early parenthood products. HATCH Collection LLC, a US-based company, specializes in offering a range of compression garments and stockings tailored for pregnant women.

Major companies operating in the compression garments and stockings market report are 3M Company, BSN Medical Pvt. Ltd., Medi GmBH & Co. KG, SIGVARIS Group, Medical Z, Medtronic PLC, Paul Hartmann AG, Biocompression Systems, 2XU Pty Ltd., Smith & Nephew PLC, Lymphedivas, Narang Medical Limited, Sanyleg SRL, Santemol Group Medikal, Leonisa S.A., Creswell Sock Mills LLC, Spanx Inc., Julius Zorn GmbH, Comfort Plus Corporation, VIM & VIGR LLC, Tommie Copper Inc., Venosan, Tactile Medical, Design Veronique, Medico International Inc., Marena Group LLC, Therafirm LLC, Ann Chery Beauty Inc., Colfax Corp., Zensah Company.

North America was the largest region in the compression garments and stockings market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the compression garments and stockings market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the compression garments and stockings market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The compression garments and stockings market consists of sales of anti-embolism stockings, post-surgical compression garments and stockings, athletic compression garments and stockings, flat-knit compression garments and stockings, and circular-knit compression garments and stockings. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

Compression garments and stockings are specialized garments crafted with elastomeric fibers to apply substantial mechanical force on specific body areas, offering stability, compression, and support to the underlying tissues. These garments find applications in medical therapy, sports, and various other contexts.

The primary products within compression garments and stockings include compression garments and compression stockings. Compression garments are snug, compressive forms of clothing constructed from materials such as elastin, nylon, or breathable fabrics. They are distributed through diverse channels, including hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, clinics, online sales, and other healthcare facilities. These garments cater to various applications such as varicose veins, wound care, burns, oncology, and others.

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