# Sweatpant-Style Jeans Dish & DU/ER's Denim JOGGERs are Comfortable, Stylish Performance Pants By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-12-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denim-jogger References: [dishandduer](https://dishandduer.com/product/performance-stretch-denim-2/) & [dishandduer](https://dishandduer.com/product/performance-stretch-denim-3/) Dish & DU/ER's denim JOGGER styles set themselves apart from others in their category by being [performance stretch denim](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoga-jeans-2025) pieces that resemble slouchy sweatpant styles. These denim pieces are made from the brand's special L2X fabric, which features a blend of organic cotton, spandex for stretch and Coolmax, which boasts natural antibacterial properties. In the style of classic sweatpants, the denim JOGGER styles for men and women feature a drawstring closure and an elasticated ankle cuff. While the popularity of [athleisure styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/welterweight-sweats) has seen consumers ditching their denim in favor of [comfortable stretchy pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/climber-easy-pants), even away from the gym, jeans are expected to make a comeback as consumers opt for dressier clothing that's classic, comfortable and still fairly casual. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Athleisure Jeans:** Creating jeans with the comfort and stretchiness of athleisure pants to meet the demand for casual, yet stylish clothing. - **Performance Denim:** Developing denim garments with specialized fabrics that offer performance features like stretch and antibacterial properties for added functionality. - **Casual Dressing:** Introducing dressier clothing options that retain comfort and casual appeal, catering to consumers' desire for versatile and relaxed fashion. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Apparel:** Innovating within the apparel industry by merging the comfort of athletic wear with traditional denim, offering a new category of clothing. - **Sportswear:** Expanding the sportswear market by creating denim styles that combine performance features with the casual aesthetics of sweatpants. - **Fashion Retail:** Responding to changing consumer preferences by stocking clothing options that bridge the gap between casual and dressier apparel. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tailored Slacks-Like Sweatpants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/straight-leg-sweatpant.md) - [Easygoing Denim Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snugfit-denim.md) - [Performance-Focused Casual Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lee-x.md) - [Durable All-Purpose Lifestyle Denim](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denim-001.md) - [Memory-Shaped Denim Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoga-jeans-2025.md) - [Tactical Technical Fabric Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-carbon-fibre-dyneema-pants.md) - [Curve-Enhancing Wide Leg Jeans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoga-jeans-lily.md) - [Retro-Modern Suede Joggers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skechers-street-og-85.md) - [Archived-Inspired Stealthy Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeans-trainer.md)