[Important] Approximately 70% of Recovery Wear Users 'Feel the Effects' - Smart Rank LLC Conducts Actual Usage Survey

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

The survey results showed that 72 respondents (72%) felt the effects, and a further 95 respondents (95%) expressed an intention to continue using the products, revealing that recovery wear is becoming established as a 'daily care item'.

On the other hand, 'concerns about effectiveness (49 cases)' and 'high prices (40 cases)' were identified as barriers to adoption, highlighting the importance of visualizing reliability.

Survey Overview 

Survey Name: Recovery Wear Usage Survey
Survey Organizer: Smart Rank LLC
Survey Method: Internet Survey (CrowdWorks)
Survey Period: March 2026
Survey Target: Men and Women (Nationwide)
Valid Responses: 100

■Question 1: 'Please state your age'  

Age Group | Number of Responses

30-39 years old | 41
40-49 years old | 32
50 years old and over | 16
20-29 years old | 11

The 30-40s age group accounted for approximately 70% of the total, indicating that the demand for fatigue care is centered around the working generation.

■Question 2: 'Please state your gender'  

Gender | Number of Responses

Male | 51
Female | 49

The gender ratio is almost even, suggesting a market with needs regardless of gender.

■Question 3: 'Purpose of Use'  

Purpose | Number of Responses

Fatigue Recovery | 36
Improved Sleep Quality | 32
Reduction of Stiff Shoulders/Lower Back Pain | 29
Relaxation | 2
Other | 1

The primary purposes are 'fatigue recovery' and 'improved sleep quality', indicating strong needs for condition improvement.

■Question 4: 'Changes Experienced'  

Change | Number of Responses

Improved Sleep Quality | 35
Easier to recover from fatigue | 24
Reduced stiffness | 11
No change | 28
Other | 2

72 respondents (72%) experienced some form of effect.

Notably, 'improved sleep quality' was the most frequent response, suggesting high expectations for improving daily performance.

■Question 5: 'Time until effects were felt'  

Time Period | Number of Responses

Within 1 week | 36
Within 1 month | 23
Same day to a few days | 13
Not felt | 28

There is a clear trend of feeling effects with continued use rather than immediate results.

■Question 6: 'Concerns/Questions'  

Concern | Number of Responses

Concerned about effectiveness | 49
Felt the price was high | 40
Felt it was suspicious | 8
No concerns | 3

The biggest hurdles are 'effectiveness' and 'price'.

It is crucial to alleviate pre-purchase anxieties.

■Question 7: 'Deciding Factor for Purchase'  

Deciding Factor | Number of Responses

Word-of-mouth/Reviews | 48
SNS/Advertisements | 15
Recommendation from acquaintance | 14
Price/Campaign | 13
Peace of mind as a medical device | 5
First-time buyer special offer | 5

Approximately half made their decision based on 'word-of-mouth'.

This result indicates that 'word-of-mouth' is the most important factor for reliability.

■Question 8: 'Acceptable Price Range'  

Price Range | Number of Responses

¥5,000 - ¥10,000 | 47
Under ¥5,000 | 27
¥10,000 - ¥20,000 | 26

Approximately half find a price range around ¥10,000 acceptable.

The balance between price and effectiveness is highly valued.

■Question 9: 'Satisfaction Level'