# Padded Yoga Leggings Evolution Activewear's Comfortable Workout Clothes Feature Built-In Knee Pads By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-01-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comfortable-workout-clothes References: [fox13now](http://fox13now.com/2016/01/04/evolution-activewear-shows-off-revolutionary-kneeotech-clothing/) & [evolutionactivewear](http://evolutionactivewear.com/testimonials-2/) [Comfortable workout clothes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/set-active) are typically designed to enhance, rather than hinder, movements. Rather than simply addressing mobility in the body, Evolution Activewear takes it a step further by integrating "Kneeotech" into its activewear pieces for yoga. When instructing classes to perform certain poses in yoga, teachers often advise rolling up a yoga mat as a cushion to protect the sensitive joint of the knee. The [yoga pants with padded knees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/align-no-line-highrise-pant) make it possible to practice without a yoga mat and the breathable Kneeotech material provides [four-way stretch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coolia-activewear) for getting into challenging poses. The supplex nylon lycra pants are available in a number of different styles and colors. While it may seem that there is extra bulk added to the design, many practitioners who have used these pants report that they're "surprisingly lightweight" and could hardly tell that the knees were padded until they tried poses that put pressure on the knee. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Padded Activewear:** Padded activewear is becoming increasingly popular, providing both comfort and protection during physical activity. - **Integrating Technology Into Activewear:** Activewear brands are incorporating innovative fabrics and materials into their designs to enhance performance and comfort. - **Multi-function Activewear:** Activewear with multiple functions, such as built-in knee pads, is gaining traction as consumers seek more versatile workout clothing. ### Who This Affects Most - **Athletic Apparel:** Athletic apparel companies could benefit from incorporating innovative fabrics and materials into their product lines to meet consumer demand for more comfortable and functional workout clothing. - **Yoga Industry:** Yoga studios and practitioners could benefit from investing in multi-function activewear, such as padded leggings, to enhance comfort and protection during physical activity. - **Fitness Technology:** The rise of multi-function activewear presents an opportunity for fitness technology companies to develop wearable products that enhance athletic performance and comfort. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Performance Functional Leggings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tighties.md) - [Holistic Comfort Yoga Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blakely-yoga-edit.md) - [Galaxy-Themed Vegan Yoga Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-yoga-mat.md) - [Micro-Weighted Leggings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microload-gtights.md) - [High-Performance Recycled Polyester Leggings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/id-train-colorblock-leggings.md) - [Effortless Workout Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/set-active.md) - [Contoured Yoga Grip Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wrist-buddy-yoga-blocks.md) - [Activewear Lounge Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-motions-collection.md) - [Seamless Active Legging Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/align-no-line-highrise-pant.md)