Tactical & Service Clothing Manufacturing in the US - Market Research Report (2014-2029)
New York, United States
Last Updated: August 2024
NAICS OD4601Revenue
$858.3m
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
$XX.Xm
Employees
4,106
Businesses
292
Wages
$XXX.Xm
Tactical & Service Clothing Manufacturing in the US industry analysis
The Tactical and Service Clothing Manufacturing industry has seen a notable shift recently, driven by fluctuating demand from key sectors such as military, law enforcement and private security. Despite these sectors' ongoing need for high-performance, durable clothing, the industry has faced a drop in the current period. Contributing factors include increased competition, rising raw material costs and shifts in government spending. As a result, manufacturers have had to navigate these headwinds while maintaining quality and innovation in their product offerings. Industry revenue has dropped at a CAGR of 1.9% over the past five years and is expected to total $858.3 million in 2024, when revenue will hike by an estimated 0.6%.
Trends and Insights
- Manufacturers face stagnated growth and rising import pressures. Despite increased government demand, imports from countries like China undercut domestic manufacturers, forcing them to innovate through automation and lean techniques to stay competitive.
- Men's tactical apparel is a high-demand market segment. This demand spans military, law enforcement and civilian markets, driven by the need for specialized uniforms, SWAT gear and outdoor apparel.
- The Western region offers strategic advantages for tactical gear manufacturers. Proximity to military bases reduces transportation costs and enhances supply chain efficiency, while major technology hubs provide access to advanced materials and innovations, improving product quality and performance.
- Manufacturers are focusing primarily on pricing to compete. They have consolidated their operations to enhance efficiency and improve their price competitiveness within the industry.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 1.9 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $858.3m in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Manufacturers struggle with stagnated growth amid rising import pressures
- The Tactical and Service Clothing Manufacturing industry has faced stagnated employment growth over the past five years. Manufacturers are struggling to find a foothold as the market becomes domestically and internationally competitive.
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Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
US defense spending boost will advance tactical gear innovation and demand for high-performance textiles
- The US government has signaled intentions to bolster defense spending, driven by global geopolitical tensions and the need to maintain military superiority. This will likely translate into higher procurement budgets for tactical and protective clothing.
Biggest companies in the Tactical & Service Clothing Manufacturing in the US
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue ($m)
2024 | Profit ($m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cintas Corporation | 7.3 | 1.5 | 20.2 | |
5.11 Inc. | 2.2 | 0.1 | 4.1 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Men's tactical and service clothing, Women's tactical and service clothing and Contract manufacturing . Men's tactical and service clothing is the largest segment of the Tactical & Service Clothing Manufacturing in the US.
Trends and Insights
Men's tactical and service clothing fuels high-demand market segment
- Men's tactical apparel includes a range of clothing such as uniforms, jackets and cargo pants designed for tactical use. These garments are typically made with durable, weather-resistant fabrics and are equipped with multiple pockets and features for carrying gear.
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Competitors
- Costume & Team Uniform Manufacturing in the US
Complementors
- Shoe & Footwear Manufacturing in the US
- Laboratory Testing Services in the US
- Hospitals in the US
International industries
- Global Apparel Manufacturing
- Men's & Boys' Apparel Manufacturing in Canada
- Women's, Girls' & Infants' Apparel Manufacturing in Canada
- Men's and Boys' Wear Manufacturing in Australia
- Women's and Girls' Wear Manufacturing in Australia
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
This industry predominantly produces tactical apparel designed for personal, military and service sectors, including police and fire services. Service apparel encompasses garments tailored for various service workers, such as patients, wait staff and other professionals in similar roles. Tactical apparel refers to clothing engineered with specific functionalities like fire protection, puncture resistance, high visibility and water repellence. It is important to note that this industry does not cover the manufacturing of safety equipment like body armor and bulletproof vests.
What's included in this industry?
Manufacturing men's tactical and service clothingManufacturing women's tactical and service clothingTactical and service clothing contract manufacturingCompanies
Cintas Corporation5.11 Inc.Purchase this report to view all 2 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
OUTSOURCEOFFSHOREBIBTURNOUTSEMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (EMT)Industry Code
NAICS 31522 - Tactical & Service Clothing Manufacturing in the US
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Manufacturers face stagnated growth and rising import pressures. Despite increased government demand, imports from countries like China undercut domestic manufacturers, forci...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
Men's tactical apparel is a high-demand market segment. This demand spans military, law enforcement and civilian markets, driven by the need for specialized uniforms, SWAT ge...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
- International Trade
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
- Total imports, level and trend
- Total exports, level and trend
- Trade Balance
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
- International trade, including imports by country and exports by country
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
- Recent trends in import and export volumes, country of origin or destination, and expected future trends
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
The Western region offers strategic advantages for tactical gear manufacturers. Proximity to military bases reduces transportation costs and enhances supply chain efficiency,...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each state
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each state in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each state accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each state accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each state in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across North America, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Manufacturers are focusing primarily on pricing to compete. They have consolidated their operations to enhance efficiency and improve their price competitiveness within the i...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
Google’s ATAP team developed Jacquard, an innovative smart garment technology. Cintas Corporation is collaborating with ATAP to implement this technology into work uniforms, ...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
- Overview of Cintas Corporation's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of 5.11 Inc.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Cintas Corporation, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for 5.11 Inc., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Tactical and service clothing manufacturers are subject to many different regulations. These laws relate to product safety, labeling and advertising, environmental protection...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Higher costs are compressing manufacturing profit. Increased raw materials and labor prices are heavily straining operational expenses, making it challenging for manufacturer...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Industry Multiples (2017-2022)
- Industry Tax Structure (2017-2022)
- Income Statement (2017-2022)
- Balance Sheet (2017-2022)
- Liquidity Ratios (2017-2022)
- Coverage Ratios (2017-2022)
- Leverage Ratios (2017-2022)
- Operating Ratios (2017-2022)
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Tactical & Service Clothing Manufacturing in the US industry in United States in 2024?
The market size of the Tactical & Service Clothing Manufacturing in the US industry in United States is $858.3m in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Tactical & Service Clothing Manufacturing in the US industry in 2024?
There are 292 businesses in the Tactical & Service Clothing Manufacturing in the US industry in United States, which has declined at a CAGR of 1.2 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Tactical & Service Clothing Manufacturing in the US industry in United States grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Tactical & Service Clothing Manufacturing in the US industry in United States has been declining at a CAGR of 1.9 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Tactical & Service Clothing Manufacturing in the US industry in United States over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Tactical & Service Clothing Manufacturing in the US industry in United States is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Tactical & Service Clothing Manufacturing in the US market in United States?
The biggest companies operating in the Tactical & Service Clothing Manufacturing market in United States are Cintas Corporation and 5.11 Inc.
What does the Tactical & Service Clothing Manufacturing in the US in United States include?
Manufacturing men's tactical and service clothing and Manufacturing women's tactical and service clothing are part of the Tactical & Service Clothing Manufacturing in the US industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Tactical & Service Clothing Manufacturing in the US in United States?
The company holding the most market share in United States is Cintas Corporation.
How competitive is the Tactical & Service Clothing Manufacturing in the US industry in United States?
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Tactical & Service Clothing Manufacturing in the US industry in United States.
