The global adaptive clothing market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.1 per cent over 2018 to 2026. Demand for adaptive clothing from an aging population and rising disabilities in adults and children worldwide is fuelling growth in this sector.

The increasing percentage of people with disabilities in the US is expected to propel growth of the adaptive clothing market. The percentage of people with disabilities in the US increased to 12.8 per cent in 2016 from 11.9 per cent in 2010.

Asia Pacific is expected to witness high growth, owing to the significant amount of population with various disabilities, particularly in economies such as India. Around 2.21 per cent of the population in India has some type of disability. Although the low presence of adaptive clothing retailers in the country is hindering market growth, it is also providing growth opportunities for new companies to enter the adaptive clothing market.

Demand for stylish adaptive clothing is rising as such clothing, apart from providing solutions to disabled people, also provides a stylish look. Brands such as Runway of Dreams and Tommy Hilfiger are offering a wide range of stylish adaptive clothes for disabled children and adults.