# Versatile Wool Pants The Longhaul Pants Feature a Blend of Merino Wool and Various Fabrics By Justin Lam | Published 2018-12-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longhaul-pants References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1566118425/the-longhaul-pants-merino-performance-in-style) Merino wool is often reserved for formal wear, but the Longhaul Pants offer a stylish and versatile expression of merino wool. Designed to create "premium quality merino wool clothes in everyday cuts and styles," the pants were purpose-built to maximize comfort, durability, and style. Featuring a blend of Australian merino wool, cotton, and spandex, the Longhaul Pants were created over a year of fabric testing and prototyping. Unlike other merino offerings, the Longhaul Pants can be worn in [formal settings but also during adventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/climber-easy-pants). The blend of materials allows the pants to stretch, maintain warmth, and are even water repellent. This makes the pants incredibly versatile and ensures they can be worn in a variety of settings, ranging from [business wear to rock climbing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caligo-pants). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Versatile Wool Fashion:** The blend of materials in the Longhaul Pants open up new possibilities for merino wool in everyday clothing. - **Multipurpose Clothing:** The Longhaul Pants highlight an emerging trend towards clothing that can be worn for both business and adventure. - **Fabric Innovation:** The creation process for Longhaul Pants shows a push towards optimizing fabric blends for functionality and style. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Apparel:** Merino wool is expanding beyond formal wear into new everyday style possibilities. - **Outdoor Gear:** The Longhaul Pants demonstrate an opportunity to integrate fashionable clothing for adventure activities. - **Textile Manufacturing:** The fabric testing and prototyping for the Longhaul Pants reveal a potential move towards collaboration and R&D for clothing manufacturing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adaptable Adventure-Proof Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/100-year-pants-v2.md) - [Multi-Day Wear Wool Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proof-72hour-merino-air-tshirt.md) - [Temperature-Regulating Wool Pullovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mason-power-wool-pullover.md) - [Ethical Merino Wool Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knit-kite-jacket.md) - [Tactical Technical Fabric Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-carbon-fibre-dyneema-pants.md) - [Premium Wool Work Trousers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dickies-874.md) - [Storage-Packed Travel Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caligo-pants.md) - [Premium Merino Wool T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikke-axio.md) - [Adaptable Summer Lifestyle Shorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/equator-cargo-hybrid-short.md)