# Kneepad Tights Hansel from Basel Helps You Stay Warm and Fashionable This Winter By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-11-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kneepad-tights-hansel-from-basel-helps-you-stay-warm-and-fashionable-this-w References: [hanselfrombasel](http://www.hanselfrombasel.com/fw09_woolrich_tights.php) & [blog.urbanoutfitters](http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/hansel_from_basel_fw09) Its winter once more and Hansel from Basel makes it possible for you continue to [wear your favorite dresses and skirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harland-threads) despite the cold weather. With a vast array of [leg-warming tights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/destroyed-tights) to choose from, Hansel from Basel offers a toasty and stylish way to dress for winter. My personal favorite is their tight that comes with a color patch kneepad. Other tights include [polka-dotted, striped, and speckled designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arty-knitwear). **Implications** - Consumers often place personal vanity over practicality. This, however, doesn't mean that they'll completely negate the functionality of an article of clothing. Fashion houses that are able to satiate consumers' desire to look good while providing modern conveniences will likely attract customers more so than companies who simply focus on visual aesthetics. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Leg-warming Tights:** Fashion houses that create leg-warming tights with modern conveniences will attract customers who prioritize practicality without sacrificing style. - **Color Patch Kneepad:** Incorporating color patch kneepads into tights offers a stylish solution for consumers who want to stay warm and fashionable during winter. - **Patterned Tights:** Designing tights with patterns such as polka-dots, stripes, and speckles provides consumers with a trendy option to stay stylish in cold weather. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion companies can capitalize on creating leg-warming tights with unique features to meet consumer demand for fashionable winter wear. - **Apparel:** Companies in the apparel industry can explore incorporating color patch kneepads into their products to offer a stylish and functional solution for customers during winter. - **Accessories:** Accessories brands can diversify their offerings by creating patterned tights that appeal to customers seeking trendy and practical options for the winter season. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elevated Luxury Tights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-luxury-tights.md) - [One-Piece Adult Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffer-chubbsie.md) - [Performance Functional Leggings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tighties.md) - [Thermal Layering Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlos-heattech.md) - [Elevated Athleisure Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-athleisure.md) - [Fashion-Forward Layering Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shein-layering-lines.md) - [Luxe Après-Ski Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veronica-beard-apres-ski.md) - [Arty Knitwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arty-knitwear.md) - [Purposefully Distressed Luxe Tights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/destroyed-tights.md)