# Flexible Work Trousers Dish & DU/ER's 'Limitless Stretch' Dress Pants for Men Boast Comfort By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-01-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dress-pants-for-men References: [dishandduer](https://dishandduer.com/collections/mens-pants/products/limitless-stretch-infinity-pant) One of the newest items to be added to Dish & DU/ER's collection of innovative clothing pieces is a pair of dress pants for men that's being introduced as the 'Limitless Stretch Infinity Pant.' The trousers boast a [slim fit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinity-collection-1) that looks as sharp as most other dress pant styles, but with the comfort that [men's activewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/set-active-unveils-luxform) usually provides. In order to keep the pants looking their best, the brand specifically chose its Limitless Stretch fabric, which it describes as: "engineered with color-lock technology to stay sharp after multiple wash cycles." This includes a fabric makeup that blends the comfort of Modal with the durability of Lycra, making for a pair of dress pants for men that boast the same comfort and high performance properties as athletic gear, with a style that suits the office. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Men's Activewear-inspired Dress Pants:** Innovative clothing pieces utilizing activewear-inspired materials and designs for office attire. - **Color-lock Technology:** Innovations that incorporate color-lock technology to maintain product quality after multiple wash cycles. - **Multi-functional Clothing:** Trend towards versatile clothing that can be worn from work to leisure activities. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Apparel:** Innovations in clothing materials, designs, and trends for greater comfort and versatility. - **Athletic Apparel and Accessories:** Cross-industry opportunities for athletic brands to collaborate and leverage their materials and designs for other applications. - **Laundry and Cleaning:** Opportunities for laundry and cleaning innovations that can maintain the quality and color of garments for longer periods of time. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tactical Technical Fabric Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-carbon-fibre-dyneema-pants.md) - [Adaptable Adventure-Proof Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/100-year-pants-v2.md) - [Tailored Slacks-Like Sweatpants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/straight-leg-sweatpant.md) - [Easygoing Denim Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snugfit-denim.md) - [Future-Facing Suit Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-neo-suit.md) - [Travel-Friendly Summer Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lake-geneva-series.md) - [Proprietary Four-Way Stretch Shorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mack-weldon-radius-flex-shorts.md) - [Performance-Focused Casual Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lee-x.md) - [Durable Trail Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirt-pants-classic.md)