# Vintage Military-Inspired Face Masks This Fabric Mask by Stephen Kenn is Comfy for Daily Wear By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-04-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fabric-mask References: [uncrate](https://uncrate.com/stephen-kenn-fabric-mask/) & [stephenkenn](https://www.stephenkenn.com/product/the-re-mfrd-collection-fabric-mask/L5y2ocqK8WrpeFnYA) This fabric mask has been designed by Stephen Kenn as an accessory for individuals to don when heading out of the house to run errands that will work effectively to [filter out unwanted contaminants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebcare-mask). The mask features an exterior design that's achieved with a washed [vintage green military canvas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25) that gives it a style-forward design that's also inherently durable. The mask boasts a [soft wool blend inner lining](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-sea-diver) that will feel comfortable against the face for long-term wear, while a zippered internal pocket can be used for positioning filters that will keep dust, dirt or pollution at bay. The fabric mask from Stephen Kenn is priced at $25 and is suitable for cleaning in a washing machine to make it as functional for everyday wear as possible. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Military-inspired Face Masks:** The trend for military-inspired face masks could be disruptive for fashion industry. - **Filtering Fabric Designs:** The trend in filtering fabric designs presents an innovation opportunity for textile manufacturers. - **Comfortable and Reusable Face Masks:** The trend for reusable and machine washable face masks disrupts the disposable face mask industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can take advantage of the military-inspired face mask trend and develop product lines specifically for this market. - **Textile Manufacturing:** There is an opportunity for textile manufacturers to create and mass-produce filter-fabric designs that can be used in face masks to ensure more effective protection. - **Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Manufacturing:** The trend for comfortable, reusable, and machine washable face masks offers a disruptive opportunity for PPE manufacturers to expand their product lines and meet the rising demand for masks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customizable Style Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rpur-fiit.md) - [Aerodynamic Filtration Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goa-face-protector.md) - [Copper-Infused Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aebl-epion.md) - [Air-Blowing Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-mask.md) - [Connected Emotive Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w3e-mask-expressive-emotion.md) - [Powered Breathability Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performance-face-mask.md) - [Voice-Quieting Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voiceabsorbing-face-mask.md) - [Face Mask-Made Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anonymlux-lamp.md) - [Face Mask Strap Adjusters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nearness-face-mask-holder.md)