U.S. UPF Sun Protective Clothing Market Size, Share & Trends Report

U.S. UPF Sun Protective Clothing Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product (Hats and Caps, Shirts, T-shirts, Jackets, and Hoodies), By Distribution Channel, By UPF Rating, By End-use, And Segment Forecasts, 2024 - 2030

  • Report ID: GVR-4-68038-106-1
  • Number of Pages: 169
  • Format: Electronic (PDF)

Research Methodology

A three-pronged approach was followed for deducing the u.s. upf sun protective clothing market estimates and forecasts. The process has three steps: information procurement, analysis, and validation. The whole process is cyclical, and steps repeat until the estimates are validated. The three steps are explained in detail below:

Information procurement: Information procurement is one of the most extensive and important stages in our research process, and quality data is critical for accurate analysis. We followed a multi-channel data collection process for u.s. upf sun protective clothing market to gather the most reliable and current information possible.

  • We buy access to paid databases such as Hoover’s and Factiva for company financials, industry information, white papers, industry journals, SME journals, and more.
  • We tap into Grand View’s proprietary database of data points and insights from active and archived monitoring and reporting.
  • We conduct primary research with industry experts through questionnaires and one-on-one phone interviews.
  • We pull from reliable secondary sources such as white papers and government statistics, published by organizations like WHO, NGOs, World Bank, etc., Key Opinion Leaders (KoL) publications, company filings, investor documents, and more.
  • We purchase and review investor analyst reports, broker reports, academic commentary, government quotes, and wealth management publications for insightful third-party perspectives.

Analysis: We mine the data collected to establish baselines for forecasting, identify trends and opportunities, gain insight into consumer demographics and drivers, and so much more. We utilized different methods of u.s. upf sun protective clothing market data depending on the type of information we’re trying to uncover in our research.

  • Market Research Efforts: Bottom-up Approach for estimating and forecasting demand size and opportunity, top-down Approach for new product forecasting and penetration, and combined approach of both Bottom-up and Top-down for full coverage analysis.

  • Value-Chain-Based Sizing & Forecasting: Supply-side estimates for understanding potential revenue through competitive benchmarking, forecasting, and penetration modeling.

  • Demand-side estimates for identifying parent and ancillary markets, segment modeling, and heuristic forecasting.

  • Qualitative Functional Deployment (QFD) Modelling for market share assessment.

Market formulation and validation: We mine the data collected to establish baselines for forecasting, identify trends and opportunities, gain insight into consumer demographics and drivers, and so much more. We utilize different methods of data analysis depending on the type of information we’re trying to uncover in our research.

  • Market Formulation: This step involves the finalization of market numbers. This step on an internal level is designed to manage outputs from the Data Analysis step.

  • Data Normalization: The final market estimates and forecasts are then aligned and sent to industry experts, in-panel quality control managers for validation.

  • This step also entails the finalization of the report scope and data representation pattern.

  • Validation: The process entails multiple levels of validation. All these steps run in parallel, and the study is forwarded for publishing only if all three levels render validated results.

U.S. UPF Sun Protective Clothing Market Categorization:

The u.s. upf sun protective clothing market was categorized into four segments, namely product (Hats & Caps, Shirts, T-shirts, Jackets, & Hoodies,Pants & Shorts, Swimwear,), end-use (Men, Women, Kids), and regions (U.S).

Segment Market Methodology:

The u.s. upf sun protective clothing market was segmented into product, end-use, and regions. The demand at a segment level was deduced using a funnel method. Concepts like the TAM, SAM, SOM, etc., were put into practice to understand the demand. We at GVR deploy three methods to deduce market estimates and determine forecasts. These methods are explained below:

Market research approaches: Bottom-up

  • Demand estimation of each product across countries/regions summed up to from the total market.

  • Variable analysis for demand forecast.

  • Demand estimation via analyzing paid database, and company financials either via annual reports or paid database.

  • Primary interviews for data revalidation and insight collection.

Market research approaches: Top-down

  • Used extensively for new product forecasting or analyzing penetration levels.

  • Tool used invoice product flow and penetration models Use of regression multi-variant analysis for forecasting Involves extensive use of paid and public databases.

  • Primary interviews and vendor-based primary research for variable impact analysis.

Market research approaches: Combined

  • This is the most common method. We apply concepts from both the top-down and bottom-up approaches to arrive at a viable conclusion.

Regional Market Methodology:

The u.s. upf sun protective clothing market was analyzed at a regional level. The region was divided into U.S., keeping in focus variables like consumption patterns, export-import regulations, consumer expectations, etc. These regions were further divided into countries, namely, 

All three above-mentioned market research methodologies were applied to arrive at regional-level conclusions. The regions were then summed up to form the global market.

U.S. upf sun protective clothing market companies & financials:

The u.s. upf sun protective clothing market was analyzed via companies operating in the sector. Analyzing these companies and cross-referencing them to the demand equation helped us validate our assumptions and conclusions. Key market players analyzed include:

  • Coolibar Sun Protective Clothing -Coolibar Sun Protective Clothing is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of sun-protective clothing products and accessories. It provides its products through online and offline stores to customers across the globe. The products offered by the company include a diversified range of tops, bottoms, swimwear, dresses, gloves & sleeves, hats, beach cover-ups, and scarves & bandanas for men as well as women. Furthermore, it provides sun protection clothing such as sun hats and swimwear for kids and babies.

  • SummerSkin -SummerSkin. is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of diversified sun-protective clothing, accessories, and skincare products for women. Furthermore, the company provides its products to customers across the globe through an online shopping website. The company’s sun-protective clothing product line consists of a wide range of sun-protective UPF tops, dresses, pants, skirts, scarves, and wraps. These products are designed in Oregon and manufactured in Oregon and California. Furthermore, the products are available in diversified sizes & colors and are suitable for various occasions such as traveling, sports, casual outings, and office.

  • Solumbra - Solumbra is engaged in providing sun-protective clothing, accessories, and sunscreens for sun-sensitive people. The products manufactured and offered by the company are medically approved. Its products include shirts, pants, hats, and accessories such as scarves, bandanas, handguards, face guards, gloves, cover-ups, and arm protector sleeves. The company manufactures and offers a diversified range of products suitable for men, women, and kids. In addition, the products are manufactured using engineered fabrics and are suitable for leisure, active sports, everyday wear, and water use.

  • UV Skinz, Inc.-UV Skinz, Inc. is engaged in the design and development of a diversified range of UPF sun protective apparel and accessories. In addition, the company manufactures and supplies its products to customers across the globe. The company’s sun-protective apparel product portfolio includes sun & swim shirts, sun shrugs, tanks & swim bras, pants, hoodies, jackets, shorts, skirts, one-pieces, bikini tops, bikini bottoms, cover-ups, and dresses. In addition, it offers sun-protective accessories such as hats, shawls, sleeves, and neck shields.

  • Solbari - Solbari manufactures and provides sun-protective clothing and accessories for men and women. It has offices in Melbourne, the UK, and the U.S. The clothing portfolio includes a diversified range of tops, shirts, T-shirts, dresses, swimwear, trousers, and cover-ups. Furthermore, it offers a wide range of sun protective accessories such as gloves, hats, arm sleeves, hand covers, and sun shawls.

  • Cabana Life -Cabana Life is engaged in spreading awareness about optimum UV protection and maintaining a sense of style by manufacturing a wide range of sun-protective clothing and accessories for men, women, and kids. Its sun-protective clothing product line includes several sun essentials such as dresses, hats, bathing suits, tunics, cover-ups, rash guards, pants, and shirts. The fabrics used for manufacturing these products exhibit a number of characteristics such as breathability, UV protection, wrinkle resistance, and lightness

  • Columbia Sportswear Company - The company offers an extensive portfolio of UPF sun-protective clothing products, including jackets, shirts, bottoms, shoes, and equipment that are available for men and women. It also manufactures and provides apparel and footwear for girls, boys, and toddlers. The company markets its products through various brands, including Columbia, Sorel, Mountain Hardwear, and prAna. The apparel, accessories, and equipment manufactured and offered by the company are suitable for a wide range of outdoor activities such as snowboarding, skiing, climbing, water sports, hiking, mountaineering, trail running, golf, yoga, fishing, camping, hunting, and adventure travel.

  • Little Leaves Clothing Company - Little Leaves Clothing Company is a private company that designs, manufactures, and markets sun-protective clothing products to customers located across the globe through its online shopping portal. The products are manufactured using a bamboo fiber blend, which creates a soft fabric suitable for eczema-prone and sensitive skin. The company’s sun-protective clothing product portfolio includes sun-protective shirts and pants for men, women, boys, and girls. The products are available in various designs, colors, and sizes. Furthermore, the fabrics used for manufacturing the products offer various characteristics such as moisture-wicking, hypoallergenic, anti-bacterial, odor-resistant, and anti-fungal properties.

  • IBKUL - IBKUL manufactures sports apparel for men and women. It manufactures its products using innovative fabrics, along with a wide range of prints. The company’s products are widely used by tennis players, golfers, yoga enthusiasts, and equestrians. Sun protective clothing products offered by the company include tops, bottoms, and dresses for women as well as polos, t-shirts, and pullovers for men. The company uses the patented IceFil fabric to manufacture sun-protective apparel that features UPF 50. Furthermore, the fabric offers anti-microbial and wicking properties along with exclusive patterns and prints

  • Nozone Clothing -Nozone Clothing is engaged in manufacturing sun-protective clothing, as well as sunscreens that offer protection from harmful sun rays. It initially began its operations by manufacturing sun-protective products for kids & babies, later followed by adult sun-protective clothing products. The company offers its products through offline as well as online stores. The company’s product portfolio includes a wide range of sun-protective clothing, including shirts, shorts, swimsuits, shawls, blankets, and hats. These products are available in a wide range of colors, designs, and sizes.

Value chain-based sizing & forecasting

Supply Side Estimates

  • Company revenue estimation via referring to annual reports, investor presentations, and Hoover’s.

  • Segment revenue determination via variable analysis and penetration modeling.

  • Competitive benchmarking to identify market leaders and their collective revenue shares.

  • Forecasting via analyzing commercialization rates, pipelines, market initiatives, distribution networks, etc.

Demand side estimates

  • Identifying parent markets and ancillary markets

  • Segment penetration analysis to obtain pertinent

  • revenue/volume

  • Heuristic forecasting with the help of subject matter experts

  • Forecasting via variable analysis

U.S. UPF Sun Protective Clothing Market Report Objectives:

  • Understanding market dynamics (in terms of drivers, restraints, & opportunities) in the countries.

  • Understanding trends & variables in the individual countries & their impact on growth and using analytical tools to provide high-level insights into the market dynamics and the associated growth pattern.

  • Understanding market estimates and forecasts (with the base year as 2022, historic information from 2018 - 2021, and forecast from 2023 to 2030). Regional estimates & forecasts for each category are available and are summed up to form the global market estimates.

U.S. UPF Sun Protective Clothing Market Report Assumptions:

  • The report provides market value for the base year 2022 and a yearly forecast till 2030 in terms of revenue/volume or both. The market for each of the segment outlooks has been provided on region & country basis for the above-mentioned forecast period.

  • The key industry dynamics, major technological trends, and application markets are evaluated to understand their impact on the demand for the forecast period. The growth rates were estimated using correlation, regression, and time-series analysis.

  • We have used the bottom-up approach for market sizing, analyzing key regional markets, dynamics, & trends for various products and end-users. The total market has been estimated by integrating the country markets.

  • All market estimates and forecasts have been validated through primary interviews with the key industry participants.

  • Inflation has not been accounted for to estimate and forecast the market.

  • Numbers may not add up due to rounding off.

  • Europe consists of EU-8, Central & Eastern Europe, along with the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

  • Asia Pacific includes South Asia, East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Oceania (Australia & New Zealand).

  • Latin America includes Central American countries and the South American continent

  • Middle East includes Western Asia (as assigned by the UN Statistics Division) and the African continent.

Primary Research

GVR strives to procure the latest and unique information for reports directly from industry experts, which gives it a competitive edge. Quality is of utmost importance to us, therefore every year we focus on increasing our experts’ panel. Primary interviews are one of the critical steps in identifying recent market trends and scenarios. This process enables us to justify and validate our market estimates and forecasts to our clients. With more than 8,000 reports in our database, we have connected with some key opinion leaders across various domains, including healthcare, technology, consumer goods, and the chemical sector. Our process starts with identifying the right platform for a particular type of report, i.e., emails, LinkedIn, seminars, or telephonic conversation, as every report is unique and requires a differentiated approach.

We send out questionnaires to different experts from various regions/ countries, which is dependent on the following factors:

  • Report/Market scope: If the market study is global, we send questionnaires to industry experts across various regions, including North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and MEA.

  • Market Penetration: If the market is driven by technological advancements, population density, disease prevalence, or other factors, we identify experts and send out questionnaires based on region or country dominance.

The time to start receiving responses from industry experts varies based on how niche or well-penetrated the market is. Our reports include a detailed chapter on the KoL opinion section, which helps our clients understand the perspective of experts already in the market space.

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