Gitnux/Report 2026

Bra Industry Statistics

The global bra market is estimated at $42.72 billion in 2026, explore bra figures behind growth, company activity and technology shifts.
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Samuel NorbergWritten by Samuel Norberg·Fact-checked by Maya Johansson
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How this report is researched
01Editorial Scope

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02Source Research

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01 Industry overview

The bra industry at a glance

The global bra market is estimated at $42.72 billion in 2026, with comfort, sports participation and online retail supporting continued growth despite fragmented competition and differing market definitions.

$42.72B[15]
Global market size, 2026
6.19%[15]
Forecast CAGR, 2026–2031
$1B+[52]
U.S. sports-bra sales, annual
83.62%[15]
U.S. share of North American lingerie, 2025
Market size
Mordor Intelligence estimates the global bra market at $40.23 billion in 2025 and $42.72 billion in 2026. A separate estimate from Fortune Business Insights places the 2025 market at $27.38 billion, illustrating the effect of differences in market scope and methodology.[15][53]
Forecast & CAGR
Mordor Intelligence forecasts growth from $42.72 billion in 2026 to $57.68 billion in 2031, equivalent to a 6.19% CAGR for 2026–2031. Fortune Business Insights forecasts a higher 9.16% CAGR from 2026 to 2034, reaching $60.13 billion.[15][53]
Market share & regions
Asia-Pacific is identified as the largest and fastest-growing regional market in Mordor Intelligence’s 2026 assessment. In North American lingerie, the United States held 83.62% of regional market share in 2025.[15]
Segmentation
The market is segmented by product, material and distribution channel, including sports, nursing, multi-way, adhesive and other bras; cotton, chiffon, silk, satin and other materials; and supermarkets, specialty or branded stores, online retail and other channels. In North American lingerie, brassieres represented 52.05% of category share in 2025.[53][15]
Key players & concentration
The global market has medium concentration, with major participants including Hanesbrands, Victoria’s Secret, Wacoal, Jockey and L Brands-related brands, alongside digitally native and specialist competitors. Mordor Intelligence describes competitive intensity as moderate, leaving room for incumbents and newer brands to gain share.[15][53]
Pricing
In North American lingerie, mass-market products accounted for 70.18% of market value in 2025. Premium products were forecast to grow at a 6.05% CAGR through 2031, indicating simultaneous scale in value segments and expansion at the upper end.[15]
Trends, drivers & challenges
Demand is being supported by sports and fitness participation, comfort-focused wireless designs, inclusive sizing, performance fabrics and online fit tools. Key challenges include differing sizing systems, supply-chain exposure to Asia, tariff and logistics risks, and pressure to substitute conventional fibers with recycled or bio-based materials.[15][54]
Consumer behavior & competition
Sports bras generate more than $1 billion in annual U.S. sales, according to Circana data reported by The Associated Press in 2026. Competition is shifting toward comfort, inclusive fit, digital-native brands, virtual try-ons and direct-to-consumer distribution; Victoria’s Secret’s U.S. lingerie share was reported at 18.7% in 2021, down from 31.2% in 2017.[52]
M&A
Gildan completed its acquisition of HanesBrands on December 1, 2025, in a transaction valued at approximately $2.3 billion. The acquired portfolio included major innerwear and bra brands such as Bali, Playtex, Maidenform, Wonderbra, Bras N Things and Berlei; Wacoal Europe also acquired Bravissimo in September 2024 for an undisclosed sum.[14][55]
Regulation
In the United States, most textile apparel must disclose fiber content, country of origin and the responsible manufacturer or marketer. The FTC Care Labeling Rule also requires manufacturers and importers to provide visible care instructions, including washing or dry-cleaning guidance where applicable.[56][57]
Latest news
The most recent industry-related developments identified were Gildan’s December 1, 2025 acquisition of HanesBrands and continued 2026 focus on sports bras, which now exceed $1 billion in annual U.S. sales. Current market forecasts place 2026 global bra-market estimates between $29.81 billion and $42.72 billion, reflecting substantial differences in report scope.[14][52][53][15]

02 Ranking

Top 10 Companies in the Bra Industry

The leading companies in the bra industry, ranked on market impact, performance, momentum, innovation and brand popularity.

Updated November 11, 2026 · Next review December 11, 2026

Verdict

MAS Holdings stands out for bra and intimate-apparel production because its global Intimates division serves leading brands, while Victoria's Secret & Co. focuses on women’s bras and lingerie since it returned its bra business to annual growth in 2025.

Ranked by Overall score · How we score ↓

Editor's top 3 picks

Where to start, by need.

  1. #1 Overall · Leader in intimate apparel manufacturing

    MAS Holdings

    LK

    Ranked #1 · 9.4 · Intimate apparel manufacturing

    Why we picked it: It serves leading brands through a global Intimates division focused on bra and intimate-apparel production.

    See in ranking ↓Visit masholdings.com ↗

  2. Leader in bra brand retail

    Victoria's Secret & Co.

    US

    Ranked #2 · 9.0 · Bra brand retail

    Why we picked it: It reported its bra business returned to annual growth in 2025 while operating a direct channel and store network.

    See in ranking ↓Visit victoriassecretandco.com ↗

  3. #3 overall

    Regina Miracle

    HK

    Ranked #3 · 8.9 · Intimate apparel manufacturing

    Why we picked it: It concentrates on bra and intimate-apparel design manufacturing with a focus on innovative intimate-wear development.

    See in ranking ↓Visit reginamiracleholdings.com ↗

Pick 1 is the #1 company overall. Pick 2 is the highest-ranked company in the top 5 that adds a new segment; no further segment places in the top 5, so pick 3 follows rank.

Full ranking

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Top 10 companies in the bra industry, 2026 – Gitnux ranking
#CompanyOverall ↓Company snapshot
1

MAS Holdings

Intimate apparel manufacturing · LK

9.4
2

Victoria's Secret & Co.

Bra brand retail · US

9.0
3

Regina Miracle

Intimate apparel manufacturing · HK

8.9
4

Triumph International

Intimate apparel manufacturing · CH

8.9
5

Wacoal Holdings

Intimate apparel manufacturing · JP

8.8
6

Hop Lun

Bra-focused intimate-apparel manufacturing · HK

8.7
7

Oniverse

Intimissimi and Tezenis lingerie · IT

8.5
8

CALIDA GROUP

Premium underwear and lingerie · CH

8.4
9

Van de Velde

Premium lingerie and bra brands · BE

8.2
10

SKIMS

Bras, underwear and shapewear · US

7.9

How we score

  • Impact (30%): scale and weight in the market (revenue, market share, employees, market position).

Popularity (brand search demand, 15%) counts toward Overall but is not published as a column. Overall leaves out what is not known.

Scale Scores are shown on a 7–10 scale with one decimal; bars start at 7.0.

Cadence Recalculated when new figures are published; next review December 11, 2026.

Independence. Rankings are editorially independent. Scores, ranks, picks and the verdict follow the method above; no company can pay to change them.

Cite this ranking

APA

Samuel Norberg. (2026, November 11). Top 10 companies in the bra industry. In Bra Industry Statistics. Gitnux. https://gitnux.org/bra-industry-statistics/#top-companies

04 Statistics

Technology & Innovation

Technology adoption shows up in bra-fitting and fit tooling results, including 85% fewer returns reported in 2026. Enterprise and data tooling adoption trends also appear in software and cloud usage shares in 2023–2025 samples.

AI in the bra industry

  • 85% reduction in returns was reported by retailers using Brarista’s conversational AI among chat users in the UK, US and Australia in 2026.[1]
  • 15% lower operational costs were reported by retailers using Brarista’s conversational AI bra-fitting service in 2026.[1]
  • £510,000 was invested in Brarista’s AI bra-fitting startup in February 2025 to support international expansion and product development.[1]
  • 5x higher conversion rates were reported by retailers using Brarista’s AI bra-fitting platform in the UK, US and Australia in 2026.[1]

Digital Transformation in the fashion and textiles sector (sector benchmark)

  • 38.3% of textile-ecosystem SMEs in the EU used online platforms in 2023.[2]
  • 26% of textile-ecosystem companies in the EU reported having a concrete digital-transformation strategy in 2024.[2]
  • 4.8% of textile-ecosystem SMEs in the EU had adopted digital-twin technology in 2023.[2]
  • 65% of textile companies in the 2023 sample had a website, according to analysis of company websites in the EU textile ecosystem.[2]

Technology Adoption in the fashion and textiles sector (sector benchmark)

  • 54% of North American fashion and apparel manufacturers used product-lifecycle-management software in 2023.[3]
  • 40% of North American fashion and apparel manufacturers used electronic data interchange in 2023.[3]
  • 68% of North American fashion and apparel manufacturers used an online payment platform in 2023.[3]
  • 58% of North American fashion and apparel manufacturers used enterprise resource planning software in 2023.[3]
  • 58% of North American fashion and apparel manufacturers used supply-chain-management software in 2023.[3]
  • 44% of North American fashion and apparel manufacturers used warehouse-management systems in 2023.[3]

Cloud Computing in the fashion and textiles sector (sector benchmark)

  • 19% of apparel organizations with revenue of $100 million or more had already moved to cloud ERP in 2025.[3]
  • 48% of apparel organizations with revenue of $100 million or more were in the process of moving to cloud ERP in 2025.[3]
  • 16% of apparel organizations with revenue below $100 million had already moved to cloud ERP in 2025.[3]
  • 39% of apparel organizations with revenue below $100 million were in the process of moving to cloud ERP in 2025.[3]
  • 33% of textile-ecosystem companies in the EU used cloud technology in 2024.[2]
  • 32.3% of textile-ecosystem SMEs in the EU had adopted cloud technologies in 2023.[4]

Big Data in the fashion and textiles sector (sector benchmark)

  • 12.8% of European textile SMEs had adopted Big Data and related data analytics in 2023, according to the European Monitor of Industrial Ecosystems survey.[2]
  • 12% of textile-ecosystem companies in the EU used big-data technology in 2024.[2]
  • 52% of surveyed Indian companies said they were likely or very likely to adopt Big Data analytics within five years in 2023; the report identifies textile companies among respondents.[5]
  • 12.8% of textile-ecosystem SMEs in the EU had adopted big-data technologies in 2023.[2]
  • 12% of companies in the European textile ecosystem reported Big Data adoption in 2024, based on the EMI Enterprise Survey.[2]

IoT in the fashion and textiles sector (sector benchmark)

  • 14% of European textile SMEs reported using Internet of Things technologies in 2023, according to the European Monitor of Industrial Ecosystems survey.[2]
  • 20% of textile-ecosystem companies in the EU used Internet of Things technology in 2024.[2]
  • 14% of textile-ecosystem SMEs in the EU used Internet of Things technology in 2023.[2]
  • 32.26% of textile-industry respondents in an Asia-Pacific survey reported moderate integration of smart technologies such as IoT and production data analytics in 2026.[6]
  • 20% of companies in the European textile ecosystem reported Internet of Things adoption in 2024, up from 14% in 2023.[2]

05 Statistics

Data & Analytics

Bra and lingerie analytics translate into measurable conversion and spend effects, alongside traceability and data-standard uptake. Reported examples include a 1% lower return rate for BRABAR chat sizing in the U.S. during Nov 2025–Jan 2026.

Business intelligence in the bra industry

  • More than 130 million data points powered True&Co’s proprietary algorithm for personalized intimate-apparel recommendations; 2017, global customer data.[7]
  • More than 5 million women had completed True&Co’s fit quiz, supplying data for its bra-fitting business model; 2017, global customer base.[7]
  • 13 million women had completed ThirdLove’s online quiz, creating a customer dataset used to guide product decisions; year not stated, global customer base.[8]

Data analytics in the bra industry

  • 1% lower was the return rate for BRABAR orders placed through its AI sizing chatbot than the site average; November 2025–January 2026, United States.[9]
  • 26.9% higher was the average spend of BRABAR customers who used its AI sizing chatbot; November 2025–January 2026, United States.[9]
  • 1.7% of BRABAR site sessions converted into a chat interaction through its AI sizing chatbot; November 2025–January 2026, United States.[9]
  • More than 600 million data points were collected by ThirdLove through its fit quiz and used for product development; year not stated, global customer base.[8]

Data Quality in the fashion and textiles sector (sector benchmark)

  • 44% of fashion and apparel businesses verified their current traceability data in 2025, based on a survey of more than 450 industry professionals globally.[10]
  • 77% of raw-material-level textile firms could report process input and output volumes at batch level in 2025 across the surveyed Global South markets.[11]
  • 51% of garment-level textile firms could report process input and output volumes at batch level in 2025 across the surveyed Global South markets.[11]
  • 46% of fashion and apparel businesses had visibility into Tier 4 raw-material suppliers in 2025, according to a global industry survey.[10]
  • 75% of fabric-level textile firms could report process input and output volumes at batch level in 2025 across the surveyed Global South markets.[11]
  • 79% of yarn-level textile firms could report process input and output volumes at batch level in 2025 across the surveyed Global South markets.[11]

Data Governance in the fashion and textiles sector (sector benchmark)

  • 32% of raw-material suppliers in the surveyed textile supply chains used recognized data-sharing standards in 2025, compared with 55% that used none.[11]
  • 45% of textile firms not affected by the EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation reported using industry data-sharing standards in 2025.[11]
  • 83% of surveyed textile firms in the Global South actively shared product-related data with suppliers in 2025, while 17% had not adopted this practice.[11]
  • 30% of textile firms using recognized data-sharing standards reported using ISO/IEC 27001 in 2025, making it the most commonly cited standard.[11]
  • 52% of textile firms affected by the EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation reported using industry data-sharing standards in 2025.[11]
  • 38% of surveyed textile firms in the Global South used recognized industry standards for data sharing in 2025, while 44% used none and 18% were unsure.[11]

KPIs in the bra industry

  • 10% was Bravissimo’s conversion rate for shoppers using its algorithm-based Bra Fit Finder; 2022, United Kingdom.[12]
  • 3% was Bravissimo’s average online conversion rate, compared with 10% when shoppers used its Bra Fit Finder; 2022, United Kingdom.[12]
  • 50% was the reported purchase conversion rate from some Bravissimo in-store bra fittings; 2020, United Kingdom.[13]

06 Statistics

Strategy & Growth

Growth strategy clusters around sports-bra expansion and channel mix, with category and company CAGRs cited for planning windows. Industry estimates also quantify cotton’s share in 2025 at 41.56% in Mordor Intelligence’s market estimate.

Growth in the bra industry

  • 200 million dollars was the annual run-rate cost-synergy target announced for the Gildan-Hanesbrands combination within three years of closing.[14]
  • 1.4% was Victoria’s Secret & Co.’s direct-channel net-sales growth in fiscal 2024 compared with fiscal 2023.[14]
  • 6.9 billion dollars was Gildan’s expected pro forma revenue after acquiring Hanesbrands, including the combined innerwear business.[14]
  • 10.7% was Victoria’s Secret & Co.’s international net-sales growth in fiscal 2024 compared with fiscal 2023.[14]

Differentiation in the bra industry

  • 6.65% was the projected 2025–2031 CAGR for sports bras in Mordor Intelligence’s global bra-market estimate.[15]
  • 38.13% of the global bra market was attributed to T-shirt bras in 2025 in Mordor Intelligence’s market estimate.[15]
  • 41.56% of the global bra market was attributed to cotton in 2025 in Mordor Intelligence’s market estimate.[15]

Mergers and acquisitions in the bra industry

  • 217 million dollars of HanesBrands net sales were included in Gildan’s consolidated results from the December 1, 2025 acquisition date through year-end.[14]
  • 353.8 million HanesBrands shares were outstanding for purposes of calculating the non-cash share consideration at the December 1, 2025 closing.[14]
  • 4.4 billion dollars was the enterprise value implied by Gildan’s 2025 acquisition of HanesBrands, which owns multiple bra brands.[14]
  • 0.102 Gildan common shares plus $0.80 in cash were offered for each HanesBrands share in the 2025 merger agreement.[14]

Strategic partnerships in the bra industry

  • 24% of Hanesbrands’ 2024 total net sales came from Walmart, Amazon and Target combined, based on customer concentrations of 24%, 13% and 11%.[16]
  • 500-plus Victoria’s Secret & Co. stores operated internationally through franchise, license and wholesale partners in fiscal 2024.[14]
  • 11 Hanesbrands distribution centers were operated by third-party logistics providers in 2024.[14]

07 Statistics

People & Workforce

Workforce metrics emphasize retention and training participation inside bra and lingerie operating models. Victoria’s Secret & Co. reports 100% of associates completed annual Code of Conduct training and certification in 2025.

Hiring in the bra industry

  • 2% of PVH’s total associate population was represented by unions in the United States as of February 1, 2026.[14]
  • 64% of PVH associates worked in company-operated retail stores as of February 1, 2026.[14]
  • 31,000 associates were employed by Victoria’s Secret & Co. as of February 1, 2025, including approximately 18,000 part-time workers.[17]
  • 26,000 associates were employed by PVH as of February 1, 2026, with 34% based in the United States.[14]

Employee retention in the bra industry

  • 89% was Victoria’s Secret & Co.’s 2025 retention rate for distribution-center associates.[17]
  • 63% was Victoria’s Secret & Co.’s 2025 retention rate for store associates.[17]
  • 89% was Victoria’s Secret & Co.’s 2025 retention rate for home-office associates.[17]
  • 5.7 years was the average tenure of Victoria’s Secret & Co.’s full-time associates in 2025.[17]

Remote Work in the fashion and textiles sector (sector benchmark)

  • In a global survey of more than 1,000 fashion professionals, 65% identified flexible working policies as the most important employer benefit.[18]
  • In 2024, 15% of non-factory-floor employees at surveyed global manufacturers worked fully remotely, compared with 8% of factory-floor employees.[19]
  • Among non-manager manufacturing employees able to work remotely, 67% can work from home two days per week, according to a 2024 member survey.[20]
  • Across U.S. manufacturers, 95% of employees with work flexibility use it, according to a 2024 member survey covering operations and production roles.[20]

Hybrid Work in the fashion and textiles sector (sector benchmark)

  • Across surveyed manufacturers in 2025, 79% operated a hybrid model for non-production employees, while 17% were fully back in the office.[20]
  • Among global manufacturers in 2024, 42% of non-factory-floor employees worked in hybrid arrangements, compared with 10% of factory-floor employees.[19]
  • Among fashion and beauty professionals globally, 52% preferred a hybrid schedule with two or three days in the office.[18]
  • In 2025, 23% of surveyed manufacturers were actively updating hybrid policies to add more structure around required office days.[20]

Upskilling in the bra industry

  • 94% of Victoria’s Secret & Co. employees participated in regular performance and career-development reviews in 2025.[17]
  • 39% of Victoria’s Secret & Co. roles were filled by internal candidates in 2025, indicating internal mobility across the workforce.[17]
  • 100% of Victoria’s Secret & Co. associates completed annual Code of Conduct training and certification in 2025.[14]

Employee Engagement in the fashion and textiles sector (sector benchmark)

  • Burberry reported a colleague engagement score of 74 points in its fiscal 2023/24 Glint survey.[21]
  • NEXT Group reported a 75% overall employee-engagement score in 2025/26, exceeding its cited UK fashion-retail benchmark of 64%.[22]
  • H&M Group reported an employee satisfaction score of 76 out of 100 in 2024, up from 75 in 2023.[23]
  • Global Fashion Group reported that 76% of employees would recommend it as a great place to work in its 2025 engagement survey.[24]
  • Moncler Group recorded a 76% employee engagement rate in 2024, based on responses from 6,777 employees worldwide.[21]

DEI in the bra industry

  • 64% of Leonisa’s workers were women, according to the company’s workforce information available in 2026.[25]
  • 86.7% of Victoria’s Secret & Co.’s 27,085 associates were female in 2025.[17]
  • 93% of Bravissimo employees were women in the company’s 2025 gender-pay-gap report.[26]
  • 20% of Leonisa’s U.S. employees identified as LGBTQ+ in the company’s published workforce information.[25]
  • 95.7% of Victoria’s Secret & Co. store associates were female in 2025.[17]

Change Management in the fashion and textiles sector (sector benchmark)

  • Fashion and apparel companies attributed a 35% improvement in inventory and warehousing KPIs to digital transformation in a 2023 survey.[3]

08 Statistics

Customer & Sales

Customer conversion and returns are framed with fit-assistance outcomes and loyalty effects. Brarista’s chat is tied to 85% fewer returns in 2026, while Bravissimo reports 10% online conversion with its Bra Fit Finder in 2022.

Customer experience in the bra industry

  • 85% fewer returns were reported among customers using Brarista’s conversational AI bra-fitting chat in 2026.[1]
  • 75% higher Fit Finder completion was achieved by ThirdLove after personalized bra-shopping experiences were introduced for first-time visitors.[27]
  • 5x higher conversion rates were reported by retailers using Brarista’s personalized bra-sizing and recommendation service in 2026.[1]
  • 50% higher mobile conversion was achieved by ThirdLove after optimizing its mobile shopping experience.[27]

Customer retention in the bra industry

  • 70% was the average retention rate for ThirdLove products ordered through its Try Before You Buy promotion.[27]
  • 56% higher customer spend was recorded among ThirdLove loyalty-program redeemers than non-redeemers nine months after launch.[28]
  • 4.22% higher repeat-purchase rate was reported overall by ThirdLove nine months after launching its loyalty program.[28]

Customer acquisition in the bra industry

  • £510,000 of pre-seed funding supported Brarista’s expansion from one beta partnership into UK, U.S. and Australian retail markets.[1]
  • 347% year-over-year sales growth was reported by ThirdLove after applying data-driven marketing and customer-analysis methods.[27]
  • 3x higher conversion was achieved by ThirdLove’s advertising for its Try Before You Buy promotion compared with its normal conversion rate.[27]

Customer loyalty in the bra industry

  • 18% of ThirdLove’s customer base had joined or engaged with its loyalty program nine months after launch.[28]
  • 56% higher customer spend was generated by ThirdLove loyalty-program redeemers than by non-redeemers nine months after launch.[28]
  • 4.22% higher repeat-purchase rate was recorded overall by ThirdLove after its loyalty program launched.[28]

Lead generation in the bra industry

  • 75% higher Fit Finder completion was achieved by ThirdLove among first-time visitors after audience-specific personalization was introduced.[27]
  • 3% higher homepage hero-banner click-through rate was achieved by ThirdLove after tailoring messages to customer journey stage.[27]
  • 23% higher average revenue per user was achieved by ThirdLove for the target audience after personalized bra-discovery experiences were introduced.[27]

09 Statistics

Marketing & Brand

Marketing effectiveness is tied to digital channel contribution, search lift, and campaign-driven bookings. Victoria’s Secret & Co. reports 31% of total net revenue from digital channels in fiscal 2025.

Marketing in the bra industry

  • 5% was Victoria’s Secret & Co.’s comparable-sales growth in fiscal 2025, following renewed investment in bras, product innovation and marketing in the United States and internationally.[14]
  • 4 in 10 women in the United Kingdom were unsure of their bra size in research used by Marks & Spencer’s 2023 bra-fitting campaign.[29]
  • 21 million bras were sold by Marks & Spencer in the United Kingdom in 2022, equivalent to about 40 bras per minute, supporting its lingerie marketing campaign.[29]
  • 4.1% was the increase in Marks & Spencer bra sales reported after its Love Your Boobs campaign in the United Kingdom.[30]

Digital marketing in the bra industry

  • 200% was the increase in landing-page searches following Marks & Spencer’s Love Your Boobs bra-fitting campaign in the United Kingdom.[30]
  • 31% of Victoria’s Secret & Co.’s total net revenue came from digital channels, including websites and mobile applications, in fiscal 2025.[14]
  • Approximately one-third of Victoria’s Secret & Co.’s digital sales were generated by its mobile application in fiscal 2025.[14]
  • 67% was the increase in BraFit bookings after Marks & Spencer’s Love Your Boobs campaign in the United Kingdom.[30]

Branding in the bra industry

  • 150 million was Victoria’s Secret & Co.’s approximate global social-media follower count at fiscal year-end 2025.[14]
  • 1,400+ stores were operated by Victoria’s Secret & Co. and its partners worldwide at fiscal year-end 2025.[14]
  • $6.553 billion was Victoria’s Secret & Co.’s net sales in fiscal 2025, when the company reported renewed focus on its Victoria’s Secret and PINK brands.[14]
  • 22.9% was Marks & Spencer’s share of the United Kingdom lingerie market when it sold 21 million bras in the reported year.[29]

Social media in the bra industry

  • 150 million was Victoria’s Secret & Co.’s approximate number of followers across social media at fiscal year-end 2025.[14]
  • 4.1% was the reported increase in bra sales following Marks & Spencer’s integrated campaign using paid and organic social media, digital media and influencers.[30]
  • 1 all-day takeover of both Marks & Spencer Instagram accounts was included in its 2023 Love Your Boobs bra-fitting campaign.[29]
  • 2nd was Victoria’s Secret & Co.’s ranking among apparel brands by Instagram following at fiscal year-end 2025.[14]

Influencer Marketing in the fashion and textiles sector (sector benchmark)

  • 76% of fashion earned media value was generated by affordable fashion brands globally in 2025.[31]
  • 1.21 trillion impressions were generated by fashion influencer content globally in 2023, primarily on Instagram.[32]
  • 1.53% was the average engagement rate for fashion influencer content in 2023, rising to 2.26% on TikTok.[32]
  • 25% of fashion earned media value came from TikTok globally in 2025, following 45.2% year-over-year growth in TikTok fashion earned media value.[31]
  • $15.1 billion in earned media value was generated by the top 100 global fashion brands in 2025.[31]

10 Statistics

Operations & Execution

Operations coverage includes net sales timing, tariff pressure, and logistics scale. Victoria’s Secret & Co. reported $85 million of estimated net tariff cost in fiscal 2025.

Process optimization in the bra industry

  • 40% was the approximate share of annual net sales generated during the fourth quarter by the reported intimate-apparel retailer in fiscal 2024.[14]
  • $100 million was the increase in Victoria’s Secret & Co.’s gross profit in fiscal 2025, supported by lower promotional activity and increased regular-price selling.[14]
  • 85 basis points was Victoria’s Secret & Co.’s increase in adjusted operating-income rate from fiscal 2023 to fiscal 2025 after focusing on execution and cost control.[14]

Operational efficiency in the bra industry

  • 27% was the increase in Victoria’s Secret & Co.’s international-channel net sales in fiscal 2025.[14]
  • $85 million was Victoria’s Secret & Co.’s approximate net tariff pressure in fiscal 2025.[14]
  • $499 million was Victoria’s Secret & Co.’s operating cash flow in fiscal 2025, up $74 million from fiscal 2024.[14]
  • 3% was the increase in Victoria’s Secret & Co.’s North American stores-channel net sales in fiscal 2025, driven partly by higher average unit retail and improved conversion.[14]

Quality management in the bra industry

  • 15.8% was BrilliA’s gross-profit margin in fiscal 2025, up from 14.8% in fiscal 2024 after more efficient material sourcing and improved manufacturing-cost management.[14]
  • 14.8% was BrilliA’s gross-profit margin in fiscal 2024 before its reported sourcing and manufacturing-cost improvements.[14]

Supply chain in the bra industry

  • 78.74% of Bra Pro’s revenue came from its three largest customers in the year ended March 31, 2025.[33]
  • 89.83% of Bra Pro’s revenue came from its three largest customers in the year ended March 31, 2024.[33]
  • 3 countries—Thailand, Taiwan and Vietnam—were identified by Bra Pro as alternative sourcing locations for materials and accessories after the COVID-19 pandemic.[33]
  • 24% was the increase in BrilliA’s North American imports in fiscal 2025, equal to $10.762 million, while European imports declined 35.5%.[14]

Outsourcing / Offshoring in the fashion and textiles sector (sector benchmark)

  • Among U.S. fashion companies, more than 80% planned to further reduce apparel sourcing from China over the following two years through 2027.[34]
  • Among surveyed apparel and footwear brands globally, 49% prioritized transforming their supply base to increase margins or decrease costs over the next two years.[35]
  • Among U.S. fashion companies, 60% sourced less than 10% of their apparel products from China in 2025.[34]
  • Among large U.S. fashion companies with 1,000+ employees, approximately 60% sourced apparel from at least 10 countries in 2025.[34]
  • Across U.S. fashion companies, 46 countries were used as apparel sourcing destinations in 2025.[34]

11 Statistics

Finance & Pricing

Finance and pricing sections track margins, cash flow and cost pressures. Victoria’s Secret & Co. reported a 36.4% gross-profit rate in fiscal 2025 and a $499 million operating cash flow in fiscal 2025.

Pricing strategy in the bra industry

  • $2.042 billion was Victoria’s Secret & Co.’s direct-channel net sales in fiscal 2025, unchanged from fiscal 2024 as average unit retail increased but conversion declined.[14]
  • 36.4% was Victoria’s Secret & Co.’s gross-profit rate in fiscal 2025, compared with 36.7% in fiscal 2024, despite reduced promotions and increased regular-price selling.[14]
  • 3% was the increase in Victoria’s Secret & Co.’s North American stores-channel sales in fiscal 2025, driven by higher average unit retail and average transaction value.[14]

Cost reduction in the bra industry

  • $100 million was Victoria’s Secret & Co.’s fiscal-2025 gross-profit increase, partly reflecting reduced promotional activity and stronger regular-price selling.[14]
  • $2.221 million was BrilliA’s increase in operating expenses in fiscal 2025, primarily from depreciation, employee costs and listing-related professional fees.[14]
  • $85 million was Victoria’s Secret & Co.’s estimated net tariff cost in fiscal 2025, partially offsetting gross-profit improvement.[14]
  • 1.0 percentage point was BrilliA’s improvement in gross-profit margin from fiscal 2024 to fiscal 2025 after enhanced cost-control measures.[14]

Profitability in the bra industry

  • $161 million was Victoria’s Secret & Co.’s net income attributable to the company in fiscal 2025.[14]
  • $2.819 million was BrilliA’s net income for the year ended March 31, 2025.[14]
  • 15% was BrilliA’s fiscal-2025 revenue growth, reaching $64.391 million as sales of brassieres, tops and swimsuits increased.[14]
  • $271 million was Victoria’s Secret & Co.’s operating income in fiscal 2025, with a 4.1% operating-income rate.[14]

Financial planning in the bra industry

  • $7.703 million was BrilliA’s cash and cash equivalents at March 31, 2025, compared with $6.384 million a year earlier.[14]
  • $6.85 billion to $6.95 billion was Victoria’s Secret & Co.’s projected fiscal-2026 sales range.[14]
  • $518 million was Victoria’s Secret & Co.’s cash and cash equivalents at the end of fiscal 2025, up $291 million from fiscal 2024.[14]
  • $430 million to $460 million was Victoria’s Secret & Co.’s projected fiscal-2026 operating-income range.[14]

12 Statistics

Product & Service

Product specifics highlight inclusive sizing and fit experiences, alongside reported carbon footprint points from product-level assessments. ThirdLove reported 70 bra sizes in its inclusive sizing range in 2018.

Product development in the bra industry

  • 70 bra sizes were offered by ThirdLove in its inclusive sizing range; 2018, United States.[36]
  • 3.23 kgCO2e was the estimated carbon footprint of Adore Me’s Nymphadora Contour Bra, size 36C; 2022, product-level assessment.[37]
  • 13 million women had completed ThirdLove’s online fit quiz, generating more than 600 million data points used for bra product development; year not stated, global customer base.[8]
  • 1.37 kgCO2e was the lifecycle carbon footprint of a typical bra manufactured in Sri Lanka and retailed in the United Kingdom; 2016 study.[38]

Product lifecycle in the bra industry

  • 11.7% of the lifecycle carbon emissions of a bra manufactured in Sri Lanka were attributed to the user phase; 2016 study.[38]
  • 61% of the lifecycle carbon emissions of a bra manufactured in Sri Lanka were attributed to raw materials; 2016 study.[38]
  • 0.14 kgCO2e of a 3.23 kgCO2e product footprint for Adore Me’s Nymphadora Contour Bra came from manufacturing; 2022, product-level assessment.[37]
  • 2.65 kgCO2e of a 3.23 kgCO2e product footprint for Adore Me’s Nymphadora Contour Bra came from materials; 2022, product-level assessment.[37]

After-sales in the bra industry

  • 4.97 out of 5 was the average bra-fitter rating in M&S’s online bra-fitting trial of 100 customers; 2020, United Kingdom.[39]
  • 100% of customers in a 100-person trial rated M&S’s online bra-fitting experience 9 or 10 out of 10; 2020, United Kingdom.[39]
  • 10% was Bravissimo’s online conversion rate when customers used its Bra Fit Finder, versus 3% for the average online journey; 2022, United Kingdom.[12]
  • 80–90% was the conversion rate for Bravissimo’s Zoom bra-fitting appointments; 2022, United Kingdom.[12]

Value proposition in the bra industry

  • 29% of surveyed UK women said support was the most important feature when buying a bra; 2023, United Kingdom.[29]
  • 60% of surveyed UK women said comfort was the most important feature when buying a bra; 2023, United Kingdom.[29]
  • 72% of surveyed American women said they owned bras that were either comfortable or beautiful, but not both; 2016, United States.[40]
  • 96% of surveyed US women ideally wanted underwear that both felt amazing and looked great; 2016, United States.[40]

13 Statistics

Sustainability & Ethics

Sustainability data covers recycling volume, factory audit coverage and chemical compliance. Subset diverted 362,000 pairs of underwear, bras, socks and tights from landfill in 2024 in the U.S.

Sustainability in the bra industry

  • 362,000 pairs of underwear, bras, socks and tights were diverted from landfill by Subset; 2024, United States.[41]
  • More than 2 million intimate-apparel items had been recycled through Subset’s customer recycling program; 2025, United States.[41]
  • 99.8% of Savage X Fenty factories met ZDHC MRSL Level 1 chemical-compliance requirements; year not stated, global supply chain.[42]
  • 100% of fabric waste at Savage X Fenty’s offshore facilities was diverted from landfill to energy recovery, reuse or recycling; year not stated, global supply chain.[42]

ESG in the bra industry

  • 350 Chantelle employees received training on biodiversity impacts and textile-industry responsibilities; 2024, global company workforce.[43]
  • More than 97% of Victoria’s Secret & Co. lingerie and apparel factory audits were unannounced; 2025, global supply chain.[17]
  • 100% of Victoria’s Secret & Co. in-scope lingerie and apparel factories were audited against its labor code of conduct; 2025, global supply chain.[17]
  • 11,000 workers completed Victoria’s Secret & Co.-sponsored RISE Respect training; 2025, global lingerie and apparel supply chain.[17]

Ethics in the bra industry

  • 100% of Victoria’s Secret & Co. suppliers provided grievance mechanisms for workers in 2024 and 2025; global supply chain.[17]
  • 100% of Victoria’s Secret & Co. lingerie and apparel factories were audited in 2024 and 2025; global supply chain.[17]
  • More than 95% of non-compliant Victoria’s Secret & Co. factory findings were resolved within designated requirements in 2024 and 2025; global supply chain.[17]

CSR in the bra industry

  • 11,400 bras were donated to I Support the Girls by Soma in 2022; United States.[44]
  • 492 community investments were made by Savage X Fenty and its partners; year not stated, global operations.[42]
  • 2,251,529 lives were reported as impacted by Savage X Fenty community investments; year not stated, global operations.[42]
  • 57,936 volunteer hours were contributed through Savage X Fenty community initiatives; year not stated, global operations.[42]

Circular economy in the bra industry

  • More than 2 million intimate-apparel items had been recycled through Subset’s recycling program; 2025, United States.[41]
  • 3.67 tons of waste were diverted from landfill through Soma’s 2022 bra donation and recycling programs; United States.[44]
  • 50,000 bras had been recycled through Harper Wilde’s Recycle, Bra initiative since its 2019 launch; 2022, United States.[45]
  • 40,000 bras were recycled through Soma’s partnership with The Bra Recyclers; 2022, United States.[44]

Carbon footprint in the bra industry

  • 28.2 miles of average passenger-vehicle travel was the reported carbon-emissions equivalent of discarding 1 pound, or about 7 bras; 2022, United States.[44]
  • 1.37 kgCO2e was the carbon footprint of a typical bra manufactured in Sri Lanka and retailed in the United Kingdom; 2016 study.[38]
  • 3.23 kgCO2e was the total product carbon footprint of Adore Me’s Nymphadora Contour Bra, size 36C; 2022, product-level assessment.[37]
  • 61% of the carbon footprint of a Sri Lankan-made bra retailed in the United Kingdom came from raw materials; 2016 study.[38]

15 Statistics

Globalization & Expansion

Global reach shows through store counts across countries and distribution-center structures. Victoria’s Secret & Co. reported 500-plus stores operating internationally through franchise, license and wholesale partners in 2024.

Globalization in the bra industry

  • 51% of Hanesbrands’ international net sales in 2024 came from wholesale customers, while 49% came from owned retail stores and e-commerce sites.[14]
  • 1,380-plus Victoria’s Secret & Co. retail stores operated across nearly 70 countries in fiscal 2024.[14]

Cultural adaptation in the bra industry

  • 500-plus Victoria’s Secret & Co. stores operated internationally through franchise, license and wholesale arrangements in nearly 70 countries in 2024.[14]
  • 880-plus Victoria’s Secret & Co. stores operated in the United States, Canada and China in fiscal 2024, alongside partner-operated international locations.[14]
  • 1 directly managed Subito store was opened by Wacoal in Harajuku to tailor the location and customer base to local demand.[50]

Supplier management in the bra industry

  • 15 of Hanesbrands’ 26 distribution centers were internally managed in 2024, while third-party logistics providers operated the remaining 11.[14]
  • 75% of Hanesbrands’ apparel units sold in 2024 were manufactured through owned facilities or dedicated third-party contractors.[14]
  • 26 distribution centers supported Hanesbrands’ supply chain at December 28, 2024, including 9 in the United States and 17 internationally.[14]

Stakeholder management in the bra industry

  • 30,000-plus associates worked at Victoria’s Secret & Co. in fiscal 2024 across its global store and brand network.[14]
  • 15 Hanesbrands distribution centers were internally operated in 2024, providing direct control over logistics stakeholders and customer fulfillment.[14]

Distribution channels in the bra industry

  • 27% of Hop Lun’s 2022 sales by channel came from fashion retailers.[51]
  • 25% of Hop Lun’s 2022 sales by channel came from lingerie specialists.[51]
  • 6% of Hop Lun’s 2022 sales by channel came from online and digital channels.[51]
  • 35% of Hop Lun’s 2022 sales by channel came from supermarkets and hypermarkets.[51]

Key questions about the bra industry

What is the global bra market size in 2026?
The global bra market is estimated at $42.72 billion in 2026. Mordor Intelligence also places the 2025 market at $40.23 billion.
How fast is the bra market expected to grow from 2026 to 2031?
Mordor Intelligence forecasts growth from $42.72 billion in 2026 to $57.68 billion in 2031. That equals a 6.19% CAGR for 2026–2031.
Which companies lead the bra industry?
MAS Holdings stands out for bra and intimate-apparel production because its global Intimates division serves leading brands, while Victoria's Secret & Co. focuses on women’s bras and lingerie since it returned its bra business to annual growth in 2025.
What technology shifts are being reported for bra fitting and returns?
Retailers using Brarista’s conversational AI reported 85% fewer returns among chat users in the UK, US and Australia in 2026. They also reported 5x higher conversion rates from Brarista’s AI bra-fitting platform in 2026.
How is competition structured in the bra market?
The global market has medium concentration, with competitive intensity described as moderate. Mordor Intelligence notes room for incumbents and newer brands to gain share.
What supply-chain and compliance constraints affect bra companies?
Key challenges include supply-chain exposure to Asia plus tariff and logistics risks. In the United States, textile apparel must disclose fiber content, country of origin and the responsible manufacturer or marketer, and the FTC Care Labeling Rule requires visible care instructions.
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