# Versatile Plus-Size Activewear Forever 21's Newest Collection Celebrates First Plus-Size Fitness By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-01-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plussize-activewear References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/2016/01/100699/forever21-plus-size-activewear) & [forever21](http://www.forever21.com/Product/Category.aspx?category=promo_plus-sport) While Forever 21 has been carrying activewear collections since 2010, in order to to kick off 2016 in style, it newly launched a line of plus-size activewear. The collection comes at a time where consumers expect brands to support body positivism, as well as at the beginning of a new year, where many people are looking to overhaul their lifestyle choices. The plus-size activewear line includes sizes from XL to 3X for bras, pullover shirts, leggings and jackets. These garments are organized into low, medium and [high-performance gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legendary-capsule-collection), depending on what a consumer wants to get out of their workout. Design details in the 28-piece collection includes mesh panels, stretch materials, cutouts and pockets for the storage of small valuables. Many of the fitness garments blur the lines between [activewear and athleisure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-athleisure-collection), especially ones with playful sayings like: "No Days Off." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Body Positive Activewear:** Opportunity to disrupt the activewear industry by creating inclusive and fashionable clothing for plus-size individuals. - **Customizable Performance Gear:** Disrupt the activewear market by offering customized activewear options for different workout preferences. - **Functional Athleisure:** Innovative opportunity to combine functionality and fashion in athleisure wear for versatile everyday use. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can tap into the growing demand for plus-size activewear and offer stylish options for the market. - **Sporting Goods:** Sporting goods companies can explore the production of customizable activewear to cater to individual fitness needs and preferences. - **Athleisure:** Opportunity for athleisure brands to create functional and stylish clothing for everyday use, blurring the lines between activewear and casual wear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Athleisure Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorias-secret-relaunched.md) - [Athleisure Line Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performance-in-the-city.md) - [Essential 90s-Inspired Activewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/90sinspired-activewear.md) - [Performance-Focused Athleisure Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dicks-sporting-goods-1.md) - [High-Performance Workout Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athleta-2.md) - [Summery Compression Clothing Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spanx-active.md) - [Activewear Lounge Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-motions-collection.md) - [Supportive Activewear Silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joe-fresh-1.md) - [Versatile Athletic Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brunette-the-labels-sport-collection.md)