Forecast Period 
Market Size (Base Year) 
Market Size (Forecast Year)
CAGRGlobal Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) Sun Protective Clothing Market, By Type (Hats and Caps, Shirts, T-shirt, Jacket and Hoodies, Pants and Shorts, Swimwear, Others), UPF Type (UPF 30+, UPF 40+, UPF 50+, UPF 100+, Others), End-User (Women, Men, Children), Sales Channel (Offline, Online) – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2030.
Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) Sun Protective Clothing Market Analysis and Size
The rising prevalence of chronic diseases such as skin cancer among men and women is expected to drive market growth. In addition, the growing awareness about the harmful effects of Ultraviolet (UV) radiation on the skin is expected to drive market growth.
Data Bridge Market Research analyzes that the global Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) sun protective clothing market, which was USD 745.49 million in 2022, would rocket up to USD 1,540.82 million by 2030, and is expected to undergo a CAGR of 9.5% during the forecast period of 2023 to 2030. “Hats and Caps” dominates the type segment of the market due to their ease of use, versatility, and effectiveness in providing sun protection for the face, head, and neck.
In addition to the insights on market scenarios such as market value, growth rate, segmentation, geographical coverage, and major players, the market reports curated by the Data Bridge Market Research also include in-depth expert analysis, geographically represented company-wise production and capacity, network layouts of distributors and partners, detailed and updated price trend analysis and deficit analysis of supply chain and demand.
Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) Sun Protective Clothing Market Scope and Segmentation
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Report Metric |
Details |
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Forecast Period |
2023 to 2030 |
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Base Year |
2022 |
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Historic Year |
2021 (Customizable to 2015-2020) |
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Quantitative Units |
Revenue in USD Thousand, Volumes in Units, Pricing in USD |
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Segments Covered |
By Type (Hats and Caps, Shirts, T-shirt, Jacket and Hoodies, Pants and Shorts, Swimwear, Others), UPF Type (UPF 30+, UPF 40+, UPF 50+, UPF 100+, Others), End-User (Women, Men, Children), Sales Channel (Offline, Online) |
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Countries Covered |
U.S., Canada, Mexico, Germany, France, U.K., Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Russia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Rest of Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific, Saudi Arabia, U.A.E., South Africa, Egypt, Israel, Rest of Middle East and Africa, Brazil, Argentina, and Rest of South America |
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Market Players Covered |
Coolibar (U.S.), Columbia Sportswear Company (U.S.), Patagonia, Inc. (U.S.), The North Face (U.S.), Under Armour, Inc. (U.S.), Outdoor Research (U.S.), ExOfficio (U.S.), Eddie Bauer LLC (U.S.), Marmot (U.S.), O'Neill (U.S.), Quiksilver (U.S.), Helly Hansen (Norway), Kathmandu, Holdings Limited (New Zealand), Jack Wolfskin (Germany), UV-Fashions (Netherlands), and Solumbra (U.S.) among others |
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Market Opportunities |
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Market Definition
UVPF or UPF stands for Ultraviolet Protection Factor. The main difference between sun-protective clothing and regular clothing is the UPF, a measurement of a garment's ability to allow UV rays to pass through the fabric when exposed to UV radiation. Furthermore, treatments, weight, wetness, fabrics, weave, stretch, dyes, and fabrics all have an impact on the UPF of clothing that protects against the sun.
Global Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) Sun Protective Clothing Market Dynamics
Drivers
- Increasing Awareness about Skin Health
The growing awareness of the harmful effects of UV radiation on the skin is driving the demand for UPF sun protective clothing. Consumers are becoming more aware of the need to protect themselves from the harmful rays of the sun, which is leading to an increase in the use of UPF clothing.
- Rising Incidence of Skin Cancer
The rising global incidence of skin cancer is driving the demand for UPF sun protective clothing. Skin cancer is primarily caused by UV radiation exposure, and the use of UPF clothing provides an effective barrier against harmful UV rays, lowering the risk of skin cancer.
Opportunities
- Growing Fashionable Sun Protective Clothing
Sun-protective clothing is in high demand for more reasons than just practicality. Sun protection features are increasingly being added to fashionable and stylish clothing. This provides a chance for producers to provide a wide selection of stylish and appealing UPF clothing options to appeal to fashion-conscious consumers.
- Expansion of Outdoor Activities and Tourism
UPF sun protective clothing is more in demand as outdoor recreation and tourism become more widespread. Opportunities for the market are being created by the demand from outdoor enthusiasts, athletes, and travelers for clothing that provides sun protection without sacrificing comfort and performance.
Restraints/Challenges
- Cost and Affordability
Some customers may be put off by the higher cost of UPF clothing compared to regular clothing. UPF clothing frequently necessitates specialized fabrics and manufacturing processes, which raises production costs. Striking a balance between affordability and performance becomes a challenge for manufacturers in the UPF clothing market.
- Seasonal Demand
UPF clothing is frequently in high demand during the summer months or in areas with high levels of sunlight. Manufacturers may face challenges in managing production and inventory levels to meet fluctuating demand patterns throughout the year.
Recent Developments
- In October 2022, the SOREL brand will relocate to an expanded headquarters building in early 2023, according to a recent announcement from Columbia Sportswear Company, a pioneer in active outdoor apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment. The new headquarters allows SOREL to continue luring the best talent in the sector and gives room for team and resource enhancement
- In April 2022, Under Armour announced that its iconic UA Flow technology won gold in the Performance Based Design category at the 2022 Edison Awards, the company's first-ever honor. The innovative lightweight and durable shoe technology was created and implemented in collaboration between the teams of Dow and Under Armour, including groups for innovation, product design, biomechanics, and athlete and consumer insights among others. The Curry Flow 8 basketball shoe's signature design element, UA Flow technology, debuted in December 2020
Global Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) Sun Protective Clothing Market Scope
The global Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) sun protective clothing market is segmented into four notable segments based on type, UPF type, sales channel, and end-user. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meager growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.
Type
- Hats and Caps
- Shirts
- T-shirt
- Jacket and Hoodies
- Pants and Shorts
- Swimwear
- Others
UPF Type
- UPF 30+
- UPF 40+
- UPF 50+
- UPF 100+
- Others
Sales Channel
- Offline
- Online
End-User
- Women
- Men
- Children
Global Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) Sun Protective Clothing Market Regional Analysis/Insights
The global Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) sun protective clothing market is analyzed and market size insights and trends are provided by country, type, UPF type, sales channel, and end-user as referenced above.
The countries covered in this market report are U.S., Canada, Mexico, Germany, France, U.K., Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Russia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Rest of Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific, Saudi Arabia, U.A.E., South Africa, Egypt, Israel, Rest of Middle East and Africa, Brazil, Argentina, and Rest of South America.
North America Pacific is expected to dominate the global Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) sun protective clothing market in terms of market share. The market growth in this region is attributed to the high-income levels among individuals, high awareness regarding sun-protective clothing, and stylish and innovative apparel in the countries.
Asia-Pacific is estimated to show lucrative growth over the forecast period of 2023-2030 due to the inclination towards skincare, especially among women, and the easy availability of these products on online platforms and in supermarkets and malls.
The country section of the report also provides individual market-impacting factors and changes in regulation in the market domestically that impact the current and future trends of the market. Data points like downstream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends, Porter's five forces analysis, and case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of global brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands and the impact of domestic tariffs and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.
Global Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) Sun Protective Clothing Industry Growth and New Technology Penetration
The global Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) sun protective clothing market also provides you with a detailed market analysis for every country's growth in the clothing industry, installed new production plant, the impact of technology using lifeline curves, and changes in nucleating and clarifying agents regulatory scenarios and their impact on the market. The data is available for the historic period 2015-2020.
Competitive Landscape and Global Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) Sun Protective Clothing Market Share Analysis
The global Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) sun protective clothing market competitive landscape provides details of competitors. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, and application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to the market.
Some of the major market players operating in the global Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) sun protective clothing market are:
- Coolibar (U.S.)
- Columbia Sportswear Company (U.S.)
- Patagonia, Inc. (U.S.)
- The North Face (U.S.)
- Under Armour, Inc. (U.S.)
- Outdoor Research (U.S.)
- ExOfficio (U.S.)
- Eddie Bauer LLC (U.S.)
- Marmot (U.S.)
- O'Neill (U.S.)
- Quiksilver (U.S.)
- Helly Hansen (Norway)
- Kathmandu Holdings Limited (New Zealand)
- Jack Wolfskin (Germany)
- UV-Fashions (Netherlands)
- Solumbra (U.S.)
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