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Layering Arm Hosiery

Spanx Arm Tights are Non-Shaping Layering Shirts You'll Want to Show Off

— September 27, 2017 — Fashion
Known for their stomach-cinching shapewear, Spanx is expanding to offer layering shirts that function as tights for your arms. The Spanx Arm Tights are layering pieces in a variety of colors described as a game-changer for your wardrobe. The long-sleeve crop tops are made completely out of hosiery and can easily be worn under sleeveless dresses to transform your look.

The layering shirts are designed "to give you an incredibly lightweight, comfortable second-skin feeling" and are non-shaping to ensure your comfort. They are seamless as well. Available in 11 very different hues, from monochromatic neutrals to highlighter yellow to night-appropriate metallic shimmer shades, the garment will keep bare arms warm in cooler weather as well as keep things looking toned.
Trend Themes
1. Layering Arm Hosiery - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced materials for arm hosiery that provide additional features like UV protection or moisture-wicking properties.
2. Seamless Layering Shirts - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create seamless layering shirts that are not only designed for comfort but also incorporate advanced compression technology for shaping purposes.
3. Transformative Layering Pieces - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the integration of fabric technology and smart textiles in layering pieces that can change color or pattern with a simple tap on a smartphone app.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate sustainability in the fashion industry by using eco-friendly materials to produce layering arm hosiery.
2. Fitness Apparel - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine the functionality of activewear with layering arm hosiery to provide performance features such as sweat-wicking and breathability.
3. Smart Textiles - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply smart textile technology to the development of layering shirts, enabling them to adjust warmth and ventilation based on the wearer's body temperature.
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