Antimicrobial textiles are textile products with antimicrobial finish. The final product goes under finishing process which is also known as finishing treatment or finishing. Antimicrobial textile has significant functions such as preventing spread of diseases and ensuring hygienic conditions in places such as baby nurseries, hospitals, and others. Microbes developed on textiles during their use and storage, lead to discoloration of the fabric, reduction in the fabric strength, and unpleasant odor, and other characteristics. Therefore, antimicrobial finishes protect the textiles from the damage caused by the microbes.

The outdoor recreational industry is growing rapidly with the increasing inclination to relax, enjoy, explore new places, and undertake new outdoor activities. Outdoor activities are also witnessing a high surge in the US. It was estimated that outdoor recreational activities contributed around $730 billion to the US economy in 2017. Further, with the changing pattern of customer expectations, the outdoor recreational industry has not only confined to hiking and camping but also has expanded to water sports activities. Water sports is considered as the most potential activity in the industry and is anticipated to grow exponentially with the increasing willingness toward water-based activities.

Compression garments include clothing such as leggings, vest, socks, and bodysuits that can be made from elastic/non-elastic laminates and elastomeric fibers. They are designed to apply pressure on targeted zones such as legs, abdomen, chest, arms, and feet. The key functions of compression garments are compressing, stabilizing, supporting the underlying tissues, and regulating blood flow. As of 2019, compression garments were primarily used as sports and athletic wear, healthcare and therapeutic, and body-shaping (slimming).

The global plus size clothing market is analyzed on the basis of its prospects and future growth rate. The report highlights numerous factors that influence the growth of the plus size clothing market, which include market forecast, drivers, restraints, opportunities, and role of different key players operating in the market. The report further emphasizes on the current market trends and future growth opportunities of the various types, age groups, and price points of plus size clothing. Plus size clothing refers to the apparels proportioned explicitly for various, more curvaceous body types. The application of the term varies across countries, and according to the industry the consumer is involved in. Generally, plus size is referred for clothing identified as sizes 18 and over, or sizes 1X to 7X and above. By type, the market is segmented into casual wear, formal wear, sportswear, and others. On the basis of gender, the market is bifurcated into male and female.