# Japanese Basketweave Fabric Shirts Flint and Tinder Debut a New Long-Lasting 'Indigo Tee' By Grace Mahas | Published 2019-08-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indigo-tee References: [gearmoose](https://gearmoose.com/flint-and-tinder-indigo-tee/?mc_cid=364f443d3f&mc_eid=90b8655ff2) & [huckberry](https://huckberry.com/store/flint-and-tinder/category/p/57730-indigo-tee) Finding the perfect t-shirt to take you from a day at the office to a camping trip in the bush can be difficult, but Flint and Tinder's new long-lasting '[Indigo Tee](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-club-tote)' was created to "get better with time." The shirt is made from high-quality [Japanese basketweave fabric](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buck-mason-japanese-twill-collection) that's textured and ultra-soft. The midweight fabric makes the Indigo Teea perfect layering piece all year round. Moreover, the shirt was made to withstand daily and lose its shape after washing. The [Indigo Shirt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-styles) if your perfect go-to shirt for any occasion. Its well-fitted design was created to be comfortable and practical, while also giving wearers a dapper and refined aesthetic. The Indigo Shirt is available online in 'Mid-Wash' and 'Dark Stonewash' colorways. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Long-lasting Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop durable and high-quality clothing that improves with age. - **Textured Fabric:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique and comfortable clothing using Japanese basketweave or other textured fabrics. - **Versatile Layering:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design clothing that can be easily layered for different seasons and occasions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate long-lasting apparel into fashion retail offerings to meet consumer demands for durable and practical clothing. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of textured fabrics, such as Japanese basketweave, in the production of clothing to add unique and comfortable elements. - **Apparel Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Focus on creating clothing designs that allow for easy layering and versatile styling options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Textural Autumnal Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cabin-flannel.md) - [Unique T-Shirt Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airknitx-tshirt.md) - [Weatherized Waxed Shackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bighorn-waxed-shirt-jacket.md) - [Heavyweight Material T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/90s-boxy-heavy-tee.md) - [Adaptable Anti-Odor T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wellen-patinatech-tshirt.md) - [Rugged Athlete-Approved Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ten-thousand-versatile-shirt-20.md) - [Quick-Drying Summer T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-tee.md) - [Multi-Day Wear Wool Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proof-72hour-merino-air-tshirt.md) - [Sustainable Flannel Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-flannel.md)