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# Expanding Panty Sizes
The 'Big Bloomers Company' 15XL Underwear is the World's Largest

By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-12-01 | Business
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-bloomers-company-15xl
References: [bit.ly](http://bit.ly/fyrIkK) & [thebigbloomerscompany](http://www.thebigbloomerscompany.co.uk/ssbriefs.html)

Although the featured model is quite skinny, this fact doesn't keep her from wearing the world's largest 'Big Bloomers Company' 15XL size underwear over here jeans. Capable of fitting at least three of her in one leg alone, this is a pair of panties for women weighing over 600lbs with waistlines of just under 9ft.

Dianne and Laura Mannering started the unmentionables company fairly recently, but have only just increased their size range from 9XL to XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXL upon countless requests from global consumers. These 'Big Bloomers Company' 15XL undies can now be purchased online for those who aren't accommodated in stores.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.8/10
- Popularity: 80% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Plus-size Underwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create stylish and comfortable underwear options for plus-size individuals.
- **Inclusive Sizing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop clothing lines that offer a wide range of sizes to cater to diverse body types.
- **Body Positivity:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create marketing campaigns and products that promote body acceptance and diversity.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Fashion Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement inclusive sizing strategies to appeal to a larger customer base.
- **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build online platforms that cater to the needs of plus-size consumers.
- **Body Image and Wellness:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop technologies and services that support body positivity and self-confidence.

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