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Shifting demographics and a focus on skin and odour control will drive new avenues for innovation in the category, focusing on convenience and skin health. Amanda Caridad, Global Household Analyst…
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The Future of Fabric Care 2025
"Shifting demographics and a focus on skin and odour control will drive new avenues for innovation in the category, focusing on convenience and skin health."
Discover the most important future trends in fabric care with Mintel’s Future Of report. The report identifies the key consumer and industry trends that will impact the fabric care industry over the next five years.
Upcoming global trends in fabric care are analysed and succinctly presented alongside relevant insights from Mintel’s consumer data. So you can understand how consumer demands will change and identify future innovation and growth opportunities.
Emerging Fabric Care Industry Trends Covered in the Report
Position fabric care for shared appliances
Take odour control to the next level
Laundry as an essential skincare step
Purchase the full report for a complete overview of the trends shaping the future of the fabric care industry. Alongside Mintel’s pick of the most innovative and inspirational fabric care launches in the global market. Understanding the future of fabric care has never been so easy.
Address the need for ultimate and lasting odour neutralisation
Innovate to help regulate body temperature and odour control
Partner with clothing brands to excel in odour control
IN FIVE YEARS AND BEYOND
Transform laundry into an essential skincare step
Skin concerns drive new laundry behaviours
Expect a growing demand for fabric care tested for skin disorders
Graph 2: fabric care product launches claiming skin disorders, 2015-25
Ensure skin comfort through mild formulas
Facilitate fabric care discovery with a skin-first approach
Design with a new take on localism
Graph 3: water hardness, 2024
Hard water’s impact highlights a white space opportunity for skin-friendly fabric care
Functional skincare apparel will require advancements in mild formulas
Use probiotics to address the need for extra mildness and safety
Graph 4: fabric care product launches with “probiotic” claim, 2015-25
Highlight probiotics’ lasting and mild properties
Unlock the health benefits of probiotics
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Key takeways
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