As per the 9th Wave of the Coronavirus Consumer Response Survey by the latest Things to Know infographic from Cotton Incorporated, consumer spending on clothing surged in the US and Mexico since the start of the pandemic, while it dropped in China. In December 2021, around 60 per cent people shopped for clothing in physical stores in the US, while in Mexico and China, the percentage was 58 and 68 per cent respectively

Consumers continue to focus on comfort. About 51 per cent plan to purchase casual tops and bottoms, 52 per cent plan to purchase loungewear and 52 per cent are interested in T-shirts and denims. Additionally, about 53 per cent plan to go for activewear and athleisure, while 56 per cent are looking to but dress pants, shirts or blazers.

Around 40 per cent people in Mexico revealed plans to purchase casual tops and bottoms, 40 per cent said, they plan to purchase loungewear and 47 per cent evinced interest in T-shirts and denims. Additionally, about 42 per cent said, they plan to go for activewear and athleisure, while 48 per cent are looking to but dress pants, shirts or blazers.

In China 96 per cent consumers also plan to focus on comfort. Around 39 per cent said, they plan to purchase casual tops and bottoms, 40 per cent plan to purchase loungewear and 46 per cent are interested in T-shirts and denims. Additionally, about 43 per cent plan to go for activewear and athleisure, while 50 per cent are looking to but dress pants, shirts or blazers.