# Wool Jogging Pants Band of Outsiders Knee Pad Sweatpants Are a New, Warmer Take on Loungewear By Summer Luu | Published 2010-10-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/band-of-outsiders References: [selectism](http://www.selectism.com/news/2010/10/08/band-of-outsiders-knee-pad-sweatpants-in-blackwhite-melange/) & [bandofoutsiders](http://www.bandofoutsiders.com/) The Band of Outsiders Knee Pad Sweatpants are a new take on [casual wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-athleisure). The new design spices up the commonly-known [drawstring cotton pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/welterweight-sweats) with a [wool and nylon mixed material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-carbon-fibre-dyneema-pants) in a slimming leg style. For an already warm pair of pants, these ones even incorporate knee pads for an even warmer feel. In a more dressed-up look, the Band of Outsiders Knee Pad Sweatpants come in a white and black mix with a red drawstring. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mixed Materials:** Incorporating different materials in clothing designs to add uniqueness and functionality. - **Slimming Leg Style:** Offering pants with a slimming leg style for a more stylish and flattering look. - **Functional Loungewear:** Creating loungewear with added features such as knee pads for extra warmth and comfort. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the use of mixed materials and slimming leg styles to create innovative clothing designs. - **Sportswear:** Sportswear brands can incorporate knee pads into their loungewear to provide functional and comfortable options for athletes. - **Streetwear:** Streetwear brands can experiment with mixed materials and unique design elements to create trendy and innovative jogger pants. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comfortable Relaxed Baggy Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-pant.md) - [Velour Track Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/journal-standard-x-needles.md) - [Functional Streetwear Trousers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/climber-easy-pants.md) - [Collab Refined Workwear Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/875-pant.md) - [Elevated Athleisure Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-athleisure.md) - [Function-Focused Athletic Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/welterweight-sweats.md) - [Premium Wool Work Trousers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dickies-874.md) - [Adaptable Adventure-Proof Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/100-year-pants-v2.md) - [Adventurous Cyclist Pant Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/686-platform-bike-pants.md)