Gel Socks Market

Gel Socks Market: Introduction

Gel socks are foot care products infused with some essential oils in the form of gel. They are available in two types: medical and non-medical. Gel socks can be infused with jojoba oil, lavender oil, olive oil, vitamin E, or other additives, depending on the usage. These socks provide hydration and help in curing cracked heels. Even diabetic patients at present use gel socks, as they contain shock-absorbing gel that protects the feet from friction, pressure, and injury. These socks also prevent foot ulcers in diabetic patients. Thus, the global gel socks market is gradually expanding, due to growing awareness among diabetes patients and rising demand for foot care activities.

Gel Socks Market: Competition Landscape

TSUNG-HAU TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD

Established in 2003, TSUNG-HAU TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD has been engaged in the manufacture of socks for more than 15 years. Headquartered in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, the company has approximately 100 employees. They produce socks with different functions such as compression socks, gel socks, and diabetic socks and a variety of foot care products such as insoles, sheaths, toe separators, and protectors. They export their products worldwide.

Silipos

Silipos was founded in the year 1989. Headquartered in Niagara Falls, New York (the U.S.), Silipos is one of the leading gel technology companies in orthopedics, prosthetics, and skin care industries. It manufactures over 300 products and distributes them in around 90 countries. It offers a wide range of products including heel cup insoles, gel socks, sheets and pads, sleeves and wraps, proliners, sheaths, and gel gloves.

DONNAMAX

Since 2002, Donnamax has been involved in the manufacture of personal care accessories and beauty products. It is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York (the U.S.). It provides a wide range of products in different categories such as bath, beauty, hair acre, personal care, nails, and skin care. The company’s product portfolio includes bath brushes, mesh sponges, shower caps, cosmetic sponges, beauty tools, makeup kits, hair brushes, combs, bandages, and skin care products.

Some of the key players operating in the global gel socks market are PolyGel LLC, Pedder Johnson, Earth Therapeutics, ZenToes, and NatraCure.

Gel Socks Market: Dynamics

Growing health consciousness among consumers

Growing health awareness among diabetes and arthritis patients is projected to augment the global market for gel socks in the near future. Diabetes often hampers physical movements of patients, resulting in foot pain. Gel socks with shock-absorbing gel offer protection to feet from ulceration, friction, pressure, and injury. Thus, rising demand for gel socks among diabetic patients is likely to propel the global market for gel socks in the near future.

Rising demand of spa activities

Taste and preferences of consumers have been changing rapidly over the last few years. These changing consumer preferences along with increasing stress levels and rising disposable income are fueling the demand for spa activities. This, in turn, is likely to boost the global gel socks market during the forecast period, as gel socks are preferred over lotions and moisturizers in spas. Thus, rising demand for spa activities is projected to be a significant factor driving the gel socks market during the forecast period.

Gel Socks Market: Segmentation

The global gel socks market can be segmented based on:

• Type
• End-user
• Distribution Channel
• Region

Gel Socks Market, by Type

Based on material type, the global gel socks market can be divided into:

• Non-medical
• Medical

Gel Socks Market, by End-user

In terms of end-user, the global gel socks market can be segregated into:

• Men
• Women
• Children

Gel Socks Market, by Distribution Channel

Based on distribution channel, the global gel socks market can be divided into:

• Online
• Offline
• Supermarkets
• Specialty Store
• Retail Stores
• Pharmacies and Clinics

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