# Cutting-Edge Kevlar-Infused Jeans The Flint and Tinder Defender Denim is Cut from Selvage Denim By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-04-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flint-and-tinder-defender-denim References: [coolmaterial](https://coolmaterial.com/style/this-denim-is-woven-with-kevlar/) & [huckberry](https://huckberry.com/store/shop/flint-and-tinder-all-american-jeans?utm_source=coolmaterial&utm_medium=affiliate) The Flint and [Tinder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flint-and-tinder-flannellined-guide-pants) Defender Denim is positioned as a style-conscious garment option that is also designed to provide many years of wear thanks to an inherently durable design. The jeans are made with selvage denim from Kaihara in Japan, which promises to offer a premium quality and supports the price point. However, the jeans have been [infused with 7% Kevlar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huckberry-x-danner-n45-low-hiking-sneaker) to further enhance the durability of the garment exponentially and make them ready for continuous wear without showing signs of breaking down. The Flint and Tinder Defender Denim jeans are constructed in the USA, come in slim or tapered fits and are ideal for professionals in the trade industry to help them maintain a stylish look that's durable enough to be worn in workshops. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 57% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Kevlar-infused Clothing:** Increasing use of Kevlar fabric to enhance durability in fashionable clothing items presents opportunities for innovative design and materials. - **Self-healing Fabrics:** Incorporating self-healing properties in clothing, such as self-repairing cuts or tears, could revolutionize durable clothing design. - **Sustainable Denim Production:** As consumers become more environmentally conscious, developing sustainable practices in the production of denim fabric presents opportunities for disruption in the fashion industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion and Apparel:** Employing Kevlar in fashionable garments would enhance durability beyond typical expectations, while self-healing fabrics could minimize replacement needs, providing new opportunities in the fashion industry. - **Manufacturing and Industrial:** The incorporation of durable, high-quality clothing options in industrial settings has the potential to increase efficiency and decrease replacement costs. - **Fabrication and Textile Production:** Developing sustainable processes for fabric production, specifically concerning denim, provides environmentally conscious customers and competitive edge. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adaptable Adventure-Proof Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/100-year-pants-v2.md) - [Protective Cut-Proof Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armortex-jacket.md) - [Kevlar-Made Smartphone Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benks-armorgrid-series.md) - [Reinforced Japanese-Inspired Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-sashiko-chore-jacket.md) - [Durable All-Purpose Lifestyle Denim](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denim-001.md) - [Kevlar-Infused Hiking Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huckberry-x-danner-n45-low-hiking-sneaker.md) - [Advanced Armor-Like Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-indestructible-hoodie.md) - [Weather Resistant Jeans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coated-jeans.md) - [Kevlar Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-iphone-case.md)