This theme comes back to us again and again at GroCurv.

Young brands wanting to grow fast. Yet, they face some amazing and unique challenges that more mature brands have overcome, mostly serendipitously.

We interact with young brands everyday. And by God, this country is producing them by the hour. And as we speak with them, and help them in their journey, we all learn lessons that not only guide the evolution of the GroCurv marketplace, but the brand’s own journey.

Making sweat more enjoyable: How Zymrat revolutionised premium athleisure wear in India

If clothes maketh a man, then athleisure apparel maketh the fitness-conscious man. Over the course of the pandemic, the world switched to home workouts that were often followed by online meetings. People craved to slip into apparel that was sturdy enough for exercise, yet comfortable and stylish enough to be worn over the course of other activities. Athleisure made a boom into the apparel industry and if numbers are to be believed, then it's here to stay.

While the retail fashion industry took a hit during Covid 19, activewear continued to plough through sales and is predicted to grow by US$ 80.74 billion during 2020-2024. The figures closer to home tell a similar story. Analysts have pinned the Indian athleisure market at 54000 crores and steadily, this segment is blending trend and innovation to provide customers with a wow workout experience. One such brand that has made its mark in this realm, is Zymrat.

The rise of SleepyCat into one of the most innovative brands in recent times comes from a mix of consumer insight (we struggle to get the right mattress), technology (the memory foam that helps find the right contour on the mattress) and a communication style that makes the brand accessible, friendly and desirable.

A report by fitness solutions company Fitbit shows Indians were the second-most sleep-deprived people after the Japanese, getting an average night sleep of seven hours and as a consequence- India has emerged as the least active nation among 18 countries including the US, the UK, Japan, and Singapore.

With rising income levels consumers have looked for solutions to improve every aspect of their lives and certainly comfortable sleep has been a segment left behind . New technologies, better consumer connect and seamless logistics have all helped the mattress segment begin to re-invent itself as no longer a “one size fits all”.