# Professional Gaming Shorts KontrolFreek's Performance Gaming Wear is for Competitive Gaming By Joey Haar | Published 2017-01-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performance-gaming-wear References: [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/1/24/13805544/kontrolfreek-performance-gaming-wear-e-sports-sweat-absorbant) & [kontrolfreek](https://www.kontrolfreek.com/apparel/icon-performance-gaming-shorts.html) Performance gaming wear might sound like an oxymoron, but with the rise of the [professional competitive gaming industry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/higround-3), the advantages that such clothing offer are impossible to ignore. KontrolFreek's new line of [performance gaming wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valorant-x-fragment) is thus a harbinger of a potential slew of new products that will come as professional gaming continues to gain visibility and popularity. In the world of pro sports, every minute performance advantage is sure to be seized. Athletes will sleep in hyperbaric oxygen chambers, use VR to train reflexes, and wear compression gear that increases their aerodynamics by fractions of a second. It should hardly be surprising that such efficiency considerations have made their way into e-sports as well. KontrolFreek's [performance shorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rep-short) are similar in cut to basketball shorts. Their distinguishing factor is the panels running down each side. These panels are made of 'DRYV,' a moisture-wicking fabric, that allows gamers to quickly dry their hands. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Performance Gaming Wear:** The rise of the professional competitive gaming industry presents an opportunity for the development of innovative performance-enhancing clothing. - **Moisture-wicking Fabric:** The use of moisture-wicking fabrics in gaming wear can provide improved comfort and performance for gamers. - **Efficiency Considerations in E-sports:** As e-sports continue to gain visibility and popularity, there is a potential for the integration of efficiency-focused technologies and strategies. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming Apparel:** The development of performance gaming wear opens up opportunities for companies to create specialized clothing catering to professional gamers. - **Athletic Apparel:** The use of moisture-wicking fabrics in gaming wear draws inspiration from the athletic apparel industry, creating potential cross-industry collaboration and innovation. - **E-sports:** The growing e-sports industry can leverage efficiency considerations to drive disruptive innovation in various aspects of gaming, including performance wear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wearable Gaming-Focused Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamertech.md) - [Advanced Gaming Performance Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/now-sports-esport-reaction.md) - [Competitive eSports Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/competitive-esports-peripherals.md) - [Tech-Enhanced Gaming Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/call-of-duty-team.md) - [Gamer-Focused Workout Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-links-1.md) - [Performance Shorts Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performance-shorts.md) - [High-End eSports Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/master-dynamic-mg20.md) - [Gaming Style Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-x-martine-rose-campaign.md) - [Groundbreaking Mobile Gaming Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-gaming-performance.md)