# Recovery Apparel Post-workout clothing and accessories help speed up recovery. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Dec 1, 2021 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/recovery-apparel ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.7/10 - Evidence articles: 7 ## What is the Recovery Apparel trend? **Recovery Apparel:** Athleisure brands are now offering apparel with special features that help speed up post-workout recovery. Products in this space include cushioned supportive footwear and energy boosting clothing. ## The consumer insight behind the Recovery Apparel trend Consumers' increased focus on wellness now extends beyond traditional personal care habits like exercise, nutrition and adequate sleep. Now, people are adapting all sorts of wellness-based benefits into their everyday rituals, and are turning to brands that help them do this with ease. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 7 featured examples - Articles from: Oct 1, 2020 to Aug 10, 2023 - Published: Dec 1, 2021 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Themes within the Recovery Apparel trend ### Energy-Harnessing Clothing Collections Special smart fabric clothing that can harness the body's Far-Infrared Energy (FIR) and provide several other wellness benefits. ### Post-Workout Relaxation Footwear Athletic leisure brands focusing on shoes that provide extra cushioning and are easy to slip on and off to enhance comfort during leisure time post-workout ### Tech-Forward Innovative Recovery Boots Recovery boots, prescribed often by doctors, are being improved with technology for faster wound healing. ## What the Recovery Apparel trend means for industry ### For Athletic Apparel Innovative companies are increasingly developing wellness-focused, technology-infused apparel with features that help speed up post-workout recovery. ### For Footwear Athletic leisure brands are developing shoes that provide extra cushioning and are easy to slip on and off to enhance comfort during leisure time post-workout ### For Healthcare Doctors and other healthcare professionals are utilizing innovative recovery boots for faster wound healing. ## Workshop question How could your brand elevate its product/service to accommodate consumers' preference for wellness? ## Trend signals for Recovery Apparel Trend score 5.7 out of 10, from popularity 76%, activity 80%, freshness 15%. - Popularity: 76% - Activity: 80% - Freshness: 15% ## Examples of the Recovery Apparel trend 7 featured examples from Oct 1, 2020 to Aug 10, 2023. - [Post-Workout Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restfeel): Lululemon's Restfeel Slides Help Athletic Individuals Enter "Recovery Mode" (Category: Fashion) Implication: Industry can offer new products, such as performance enhancing shoes and comfortable post-workout slides, to the market. - [Durably Designed Recovery Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-acg-moc): The Nike ACG Moc Has a Cozy, Cloud-Like Construction (Category: Fashion) Implication: Opportunity for athletic footwear companies to prioritize recovery wear in their product lines with new, innovative footwear designs. - [Post-Adventure Recovery Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holden-puffy-slip-on): The Holden Puffy Slip On Acts Like a Sleeping Bag for the Feet (Category: Fashion) Implication: Brands in the athletic footwear industry could create new lines of footwear specifically designed for post-workout recovery, offering enhanced comfort and support. - [Post-Workout Relaxation Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recovery-shoe): The HOKA Ora 2 Recovery Shoe is Ideal for Leisure Wear (Category: Fashion) Implication: Companies have the opportunity to create athleisure lines of footwear that prioritize post-workout comfort and versatility. - [Tech-Forward Innovative Recovery Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-Recovery-boot): The Foot Defender Promotes Faster Wound Healing (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Opportunity for medical equipment manufacturers to differentiate themselves by creating innovative products with enhanced technology and improved effectiveness. - [Energy-Harnessing Clothing Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energywear): FIRMA Energywear Boasts a Smart Fabric with Added Benefits (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Fashion industry can explore incorporating technology and smart fabrics into their clothing lines to offer wellness-focused benefits. - [Perforated Recovery Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asics-actibreeze-hybrid-sandal): The ASICS ACTIBREEZE™ HYBRID SANDAL is Supportive and Breathable (Category: Fashion) Implication: The ASICS ACTIBREEZE™ HYBRID SANDAL introduces innovative features to enhance comfort and performance in athletic footwear. ## Recent trend clusters - [Calm Monitoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/calm-monitoring) (Lifestyle) - [Performance Powders](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/performance-powders) (Lifestyle) - [Task Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/task-beverages) (Lifestyle) - [Festive Fusions](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/festive-fusions) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - [Mystery Packaging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-not-laughing) - [Multi-Benefit Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comes-in-three-flavors) - [Commemorative Tennis Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-roger-centre-court) - [Rapid Concussion Screening Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infrared-eye-tracking) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)