Is recovery wear really effective?

According to the survey, 72% of users have experienced effects such as improved sleep quality.

How much should recovery wear cost?

According to the survey, about half of people consider '5,000 to 10,000 yen' to be a reasonable price range.

What should I be careful about before purchasing?

Many people have concerns about effectiveness and price, but about half of them decide to purchase after checking 'reviews and reputations'.

Approximately 70% of Recovery Wear Users 'Feel the Effects' - Actual Usage Survey by Smart Rank LLC

Published Mar 30, 2026 7:40 PM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:56 PM ・ 6 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

Smart Rank LLC conducted a survey on the actual usage of recovery wear, targeting 100 individuals. The results showed that 72% felt its effectiveness, such as improved sleep, and 95% intend to continue using it, indicating strong demand for fatigue care.

Smart Rank LLC (Headquarters: Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City) has conducted a usage survey on recovery wear.

The survey results revealed that 72 respondents (72%) felt its effectiveness, and 95 respondents (95%) indicated an intention to continue using it, highlighting the reality that recovery wear is becoming established as an 'everyday care item.'

On the other hand, 'anxiety about effectiveness (49 cases)' and 'high price (40 cases)' are acting as barriers to adoption, making it clear that visualizing credibility is important.

Survey Overview Survey Name: Actual Usage Survey on Recovery Wear Survey Entity: Smart Rank LLC Survey Method: Internet Survey (CrowdWorks) Survey Period: March 2026 Survey Target: Males and Females (Nationwide) Valid Responses: 100 cases

Question 1: 'Please tell us your age' Age Group / Number of Responses 30-39 years old: 41 40-49 years old: 32 50 years old and above: 16 20-29 years old: 11

People in their 30s and 40s account for about 70% of the total, showing that the demand for fatigue care among the working generation is central.

Question 2: 'Please tell us your gender' Gender / Number of Responses Male: 51 Female: 49

The gender ratio is almost fifty-fifty, indicating a market with needs regardless of gender.

Question 3: 'Purpose of Use' Purpose / Number of Responses Fatigue recovery: 36 Improvement of sleep quality: 32 Reduction of stiff shoulders and lower back pain: 29 Relaxation purposes: 2 Other: 1

'Fatigue recovery' and 'sleep improvement' are the main purposes, showing a strong need for condition improvement.

Question 4: 'Changes Felt' Changes / Number of Responses Sleep quality improved: 35 Became easier to recover from fatigue: 24 Stiffness was reduced: 11 No change: 28 Other: 2

72 cases (72%) felt some kind of effect. 'Sleep improvement' was the most common, resulting in high expectations for daily performance improvement.

Question 5: 'Time Taken to Feel the Effects' Period / Number of Responses Within 1 week: 36 Within 1 month: 23 Same day to a few days: 13 Have not felt effects: 28

There is a clear tendency to feel effects through continued use rather than immediate results.

Question 6: 'Anxieties and Doubts' Anxiety / Number of Responses Anxious about whether it is effective: 49 Felt the price was high: 40 Felt it was suspicious: 8 No anxiety: 3

The biggest barriers are 'effectiveness' and 'price.' How to resolve pre-purchase anxiety is crucial.

Question 7: 'Deciding Factor for Purchase' Deciding Factor / Number of Responses Reviews and reputation: 48 SNS and advertisements: 15 Recommendation from acquaintances: 14 Price and campaigns: 13 Sense of security as a medical device: 5 Initial purchase benefits: 5

About half judge based on 'reviews.' The result shows that credibility = reviews is the most important.

Question 8: 'Acceptable Price' Price Range / Number of Responses 5,000 to 10,000 yen: 47 Under 5,000 yen: 27 10,000 to 20,000 yen: 26

About half accept around 10,000 yen. The balance between price and effectiveness is emphasized.

Question 9: 'Satisfaction'

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Source: PR TIMES
Category: Survey