# Stress-Minded Garment Brands introduce fabrication and technology that battle urban stress. By [Kalin Ned](https://www.trendhunter.com/knedelch), Research Writer | Published Nov 1, 2019 | Category: [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/style-and-fashion-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/stressminded-garment ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.4/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Stress-Minded Garment trend? **Stress-Minded Garment:** One niche that is being explored in smart clothing is the garment's ability to identify, track and reduce stress levels. As a result, many brands are testing the waters for clothing embedded with smart sensors, CBD, and other technology that can seamlessly alleviate anxiety. ## The consumer insight behind the Stress-Minded Garment trend Consumers want to be less fatigued and more energetic, however, their busy lifestyles–especially for those in urban centers, make it difficult for this to be the case. As a result, individuals have a need for products that aid them in maintaining a more stress-free existence. Moreover, they are looking for additions that can be seamlessly integrated into their existing lifestyle, as the daily toll makes them reluctant to put effort into integration. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: May 9 to Oct 8, 2019 - Published: Nov 1, 2019 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Stress-Minded Garment trend ### Smart Clothing for Stress Reduction Smart clothing with embedded technology, such as CBD and smart sensors, can help consumers alleviate anxiety and maintain a stress-free lifestyle with minimal effort. ### CBD-Infused Apparel CBD-infused clothing offers a new way for consumers to balance their bodies and prepare for different performances, and is ideal for individuals looking for the benefits of CBD in edibles, tinctures, and skincare. ### Therapeutic Clothing Clothing that harnesses the power of technology, such as Celliant, can help wearers combat stress and anxiety, while improving blood flow and easing joint stiffness. ## What the Stress-Minded Garment trend means for industry ### For Wearable Technology By exploring wearable technology innovations, businesses can capitalize on consumers' desire for smart sensors, comfortable wear, and improved health and wellness benefits. ### For CBD industry Businesses in the CBD industry can consider expanding their product lines to include CBD-infused clothing that offers consumers another way to experience its benefits. ### For Fabric and Textile Industry By researching and implementing innovative textile technologies, such as bio-ceramic and Celliant fabric, businesses in the fabric and textile industry can create therapeutic clothing that offers stress-alleviating and health-supporting benefits. ## Workshop question How could your brand alleviate stress among customers or employees? ## Trend signals for Stress-Minded Garment Trend score 4.4 out of 10, from popularity 70%, activity 53%, freshness 9%. - Popularity: 70% - Activity: 53% - Freshness: 9% ## Examples of the Stress-Minded Garment trend 4 featured examples from May 9 to Oct 8, 2019. - [CBD-Infused Luxe Activewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acabada): Acabada Uses Organic CBD and Luxury Fabrics in Crafting its Apparel (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The sportswear industry has opportunities to incorporate CBD-infused materials for athletes to enhance their performance and recovery. - [Stress-Alleviating Smart Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sepiia): Sepiia Launched a New Smart Dress Shirt That is Stain-Free (Category: Fashion) Implication: Sepiia's new smart shirt presents an opportunity for the fashion industry to further integrate technology into clothing and provide stress-reducing solutions. - [Smart Underwear Sleep Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-sleep-tracker): Skiin's Comfortable Underwear Doubles as a Wearable Sleep Tracker (Category: Tech) Implication: Smart underwear sleep trackers disrupt the traditional wearable tracker industry by offering a more comfortable and inconspicuous form of sleep tracking. - [Therapeutic Health-Supporting Robes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melange-robe): The 'Melange' Robe Helps the Body Relax and Rejuvenate (Category: Fashion) Implication: The therapeutic 'Melange' robe demonstrates the potential for disruption in the wellness and relaxation industry, offering new ways for individuals to rejuvenate and protect their… ## 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)