# Functional Stain-Repelling Chinos The Next Generation Performance Chinos Have an Anti-RFID Pocket By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-09-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performance-chinos References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2020/09/22/the-next-generation-of-chinos-comes-with-stain-repelling-fabric-rfid-blocking-pockets-and-custom-made-for-you/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/woodiesdenim/the-next-generation-performance-chinos?ref=e5fc4p) The Next Generation Performance Chinos from Woodies are positioned as a versatile fashion product for wearers who are looking to enjoy enhanced comfort along with a range of additional benefits. The chinos are characterized by their [two-way street fabric](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-carbon-fibre-dyneema-pants) that is also stain-repellent and quick drying to make them ideal for [fast-paced lifestyles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lee-x). Wearers can also take advantage of an [anti-RFID pocket](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caligo-pants) that can be used for carrying smartphones or cards to prevent thieves from accessing their information. The Next Generation Performance Chinos have a reflective seam on the cuff that can be revealed by simply rolling them up to make them the perfect pants for wear when riding a bike or simply taking a walk after dark. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Versatile Performance Clothing:** Opportunity for clothing companies to design versatile, functional and practical wearables for consumers to enhance comfort and convenience. - **RFID Protection:** Opportunity for companies to develop new products incorporating RFID protection, particularly in the fashion and accessories industry. - **Reflective Wearables:** Opportunity to design stylish apparel incorporating reflective features that enhance night-time visibility for safety purposes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can leverage functional and practical design features to create garments that offer greater utility to consumers. - **Technology:** The technology sector can create innovative products to prevent the possibility of RFID theft. - **Outdoor Gear:** The outdoor gear industry can pursue the production of fashionable and safe apparel that caters to the needs of outdoor enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adaptable Adventure-Proof Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/100-year-pants-v2.md) - [Water-Repellent Weekend Travel Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/72hour-merino-travel-pant.md) - [Proprietary Four-Way Stretch Shorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mack-weldon-radius-flex-shorts.md) - [Stretchy Hybrid Jeans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revolt-jean.md) - [Adaptable Summer Lifestyle Shorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/equator-cargo-hybrid-short.md) - [Crowdfunded Graphene-Infused Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graftek-basics.md) - [Performance-Focused Casual Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lee-x.md) - [Storage-Packed Travel Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caligo-pants.md) - [Custom-Milled Canvas Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ten-thousand-tactical-utility-pant.md)