Buying clothes is not just a fashion but a basic necessity of human beings. An average U.S. consumer spends around $1434 on clothes annually.

This leads fashion brands to produce a massive variety of clothes to cater to different customer segments. Clothing can be divided into the following two sections:

•  Seasonal clothing

It includes warm clothes like sweatshirts and jackets during winter and knickers or sleeveless shirts during summer.

• Occasional clothing

It includes formal clothing (business suits or tuxedos), casual clothing (t-shirts, denim pants), and athleisure (tracksuits).

Clothing is one of the most profitable industries in the world. Fashion companies sell apparel at 400% higher prices than the manufacturing cost.

As a result, the clothing industry is rapidly growing, with its current market value amounting to $343.70 billion in the U.S.

To enjoy the lucrativeness of a clothing business, you can join a B2B platform and choose manufacturers. However, you must consider the following factors before selecting a manufacturer:

• Size Variations: Before choosing clothing manufacturers, make sure that they offer a variety of sizes (small, medium, large, oversized).
• Fabric Quality: The materials (cotton, polyester, nylon, silk, wool, velvet, etc.) used to produce clothing should have excellent quality.
• Customization Options: Choose a manufacturer that offers customization options, such as embellishment on clothing items.

Current Trends in the Clothing Industry

1. Clothing made of sustainable materials is in high demand. These materials include linen, wool (extracted from sheep without slaughtering them), and recycled materials such as cotton and polyester.
   
   
2. The use of neutral colors is another trend in the U.S. clothing market. Black, white, and grey colors are selling more than others.
   
   
3. These days, the hottest styles of clothing items include cargo pants, denim pants, maxi skirts, retro-style clothing, and athleisure.

You can find a variety of trending clothing items in this directory, including:

(In Men’s Clothing)

• Cargo shorts
• Flannel shirts
• Jogger pants
• Hoodies
• Polo shirts
• Tank tops
• Woven shirts

(In Women’s Clothing)

• Ball gowns
• Fleece pajama pants
• Hooded sweatpants and sweatshirts
• Jumpsuits
• Kimonos
• Palazzo pants
• Puffer jackets
• Tunic dresses
• Coats