# Performance-Grade Graphic Leggings Bombsheller Creates Activewear in Real-Time for Men and Women By Meghan Young | Published 2015-03-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphic-leggings References: [fastcompany](http://www.fastcompany.com/3043589/my-creative-life/the-design-technology-behind-bombshellers-badass-graphic-leggings) & [bombsheller](http://bombsheller.com) Bombsheller is the latest company creating graphic leggings for those who not only appreciate [comfort and performance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-athleisure-collection), but also active lifestyles. Using custom software and a hi-tech dye-sublimation printer, the graphic leggings are created in real-time to facilitate on-demand production that is both economical and eco-friendly. Fast Co Design writes, "Bombsheller aims to make the traditionally long lead times in clothing manufacture a thing of the past, while taking advantage of advances in digital printing for fabrics." Tailored to millennials who are demanding more in terms of [responsible manufacturing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craft-sportswear) such as locally produced clothing, it also gives independent designers a platform to get their ideas. The graphic leggings themselves are high-grade and very fashionable for the health-savvy individual. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 71% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **On-demand Production:** Utilizing custom software and high-tech printers, on-demand production of graphic leggings is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the fashion industry. - **Eco-friendly Manufacturing:** The use of dye-sublimation printing and real-time creation of graphic leggings presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for sustainable fashion. - **Fashion-tech Integration:** Bombsheller's use of advanced digital printing technologies showcases a disruptive innovation opportunity for the intersection of fashion and technology. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Industry:** The ability to create graphic leggings in real-time and facilitate on-demand production has the potential to disrupt traditional manufacturing processes in the fashion industry. - **Sustainable Fashion Industry:** Bombsheller's eco-friendly manufacturing approach aligns with the growing demand for sustainable fashion, presenting a disruptive innovation opportunity in this industry. - **Fashion-tech Industry:** The integration of advanced digital printing technologies into fashion production showcases a disruptive innovation opportunity for the fashion-tech industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Performance Recycled Polyester Leggings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/id-train-colorblock-leggings.md) - [Flattering Comfortable Leggings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-day-legging.md) - [Thoughtfully Designed Activewear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-collections.md) - [Revolutionary Activewear Fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coolia-activewear.md) - [Performance-Focused Athleisure Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dicks-sporting-goods-1.md) - [Micro-Weighted Leggings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microload-gtights.md) - [High-Performance Women's Activewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legendary-capsule-collection.md) - [Comfort-Focused Athleisure Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-athleisure-collection.md) - [Advanced Runner Compression Garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bandit-superbeam-half-tights.md)