# Dependable Garment Gen X looks for practical applications of fashionable attire. By [Gil Cohen](https://www.trendhunter.com/ghaddi), SVP Client Success | Published May 9, 2017 | Category: [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/style-and-fashion-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/dependable-garment ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.6/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Dependable Garment trend? **Dependable Garment:** While fashionable attire is still of importance to Gen X, they care more about being smart with their hard-earned cash, preferring to invest in attire that has a sensible function rather than a simply decorative one. Prioritizing comfort and wellness, this generation is influenced by their preference of online shopping to find innovative, dual-purpose products that have an added practical benefit. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Oct 26, 2016 to May 8, 2017 - Published: May 9, 2017 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Youthfulness](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/youthfulness) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Dependable Garment trend ### Functional Fashion Functionality has become a priority for Gen Xers with a preference for online shopping to find innovative, dual-purpose products that have an added practical benefit. ### Wellness-infused Products Consumers prioritize comfort and wellness, seeking products with features that enhance their overall well-being such as blue light blocking glasses, heat-generating hoodies, moisture-wicking material, and antibacterial properties. ### Multi-functional Design Brands are incorporating multi-functional design in their products, offering versatility and maximum usage like all-season pajama pants with built-in socks and supportive sandals with ergonomic design. ## What the Dependable Garment trend means for industry ### For Fashion & Apparel Functional fashion, wellness-infused products, and multi-functional design can disrupt the fashion and apparel industry as consumers focus on value and practicality. ### For Health & Wellness Wellness-infused products demonstrate the potential of incorporating health-promoting features in various industry lines, opening numerous disruptive innovation opportunities. ### For E-commerce Gen Xers' preference for online shopping to find multi-functional products can disrupt e-commerce as they demand more versatile, value-driven and practical products. ## Workshop question Is there the potential to add value to your product by converging it with another consumer desire? ## Trend signals for Dependable Garment Trend score 4.6 out of 10, from popularity 74%, activity 56%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 74% - Activity: 56% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Dependable Garment trend 5 featured examples from Oct 26, 2016 to May 8, 2017. - [Stylish Computer Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/computer-glasses): The Felix Gray Computer Glasses Combat Eye Strain and Reduce Glare (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Eyewear companies can tap into the growing market of stylish computer glasses that prioritize eye health. - [Antibacterial Bamboo Underwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aubrey-oakes): Aubrey & Oakes Underwear is Designed for Optimal Comfort (Category: Fashion) Implication: The fashion and apparel industry can tap into the trend of antibacterial bamboo underwear and offer innovative designs that prioritize comfort and hygiene. - [Heat-Generating Unisex Hoodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gtech-apparel): 'G-Tech Apparel' Offers a Warmer Alternative to Normal Sweaters (Category: Fashion) Implication: Opportunity for apparel manufacturers to incorporate heat-generating technology into their products for enhanced functionality and user comfort. - [All-Season Pyjama Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pyjama-pants): Panttoo's Unique Loungewear Features a Built-In Sock Option (Category: Fashion) Implication: Fashion companies can explore incorporating practical and multi-functional features into their clothing designs to provide more value to consumers. - [Doctor-Recommended Flip-Flops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supportive-sandals): FitFlop's Supportive Sandals are Designed for Problematic Feet (Category: Fashion) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate 3D printing technology to manufacture customizable and precise-fit sandals. ## Recent trend clusters - [Scaled Restraint](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/small-luxury-watches) (Fashion) - [Sneaker Theater](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sneaker-theater) (Fashion) - [Ritual Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/ritual-systems) (Fashion) - [Athletic Styling](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/athletic-styling) (Fashion) ## Trending in Fashion - [Paisley-Shelled Collector Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paisley-shelled-collector-sneakers) - [Fruit-Inspired Digital Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/themed-wristwatches) - [Deluxe Beauty Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-and-prestige) - [Modular Winter Wardrobes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moose-knuckles-fallwinter-2026) All articles: [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion)