India athleisure brands shift differentiation to performance fabrics

As India’s athleisure market crowds, domestic brands are prioritising four-way stretch, elastic recovery, durability and moisture management. The category is projected to exceed US$47 billion by 2033.

— Filed Mon, 27 Jul, 2026, 13:14 IST · Source Apparel Resources India · Updated

India’s increasingly crowded athleisure market is shifting differentiation toward performance fabrics, with domestic brands prioritising four-way stretch, elastic recovery, durability and moisture management. The market is projected to exceed US$47 billion by 2033.

Why this matters

No related recent signals were supplied. The shift shows Indian athleisure brands competing through fabric performance as the category becomes more crowded.

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