# Protective Motorcyclist Turbans The 'Tough Turban' Enhances Safety and Supports Tradition By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-06-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tough-turban References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/06/24/the-tough-turban-uses-a-fabric-15x-stronger-than-steel-to-empower-sikh-motorcyclists-to-ride-safer/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) & [toughturban](https://toughturban.com/) The 'Tough Turban' is a [protective headgear design for motorcyclists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardo-systems) that would work to enhance safety on the road, while also supporting the rider's cultural and religious traditions. The turban looks and functions like a traditional fabric one, but hides advanced materials inside like a 3D-printed chainlink layer, a Dyneema layer and a [non-Newtonian foam](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armortex-jacket). These design aspects combine to help Sikh riders to enjoy enhanced safety and practice their tradition of wearing a turban all at the same time. The turban features an expanded design when opened to allow the wearer to position it in a number of ways for enhanced customization. The 'Tough Turban' was designed by [Zulu Alpha Kilo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resort-wear-collection) and Spark Innovations for Pfaff Harley-Davidson in collaboration with the Sikh Motorcycle Club of Ontario. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 10% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Cultural Safety Gear:** Creating safety gear that is inclusive of cultural and religious traditions leads to new market opportunities. - **Advanced Fabrications:** The use of advanced materials and 3D printing in fashion and apparel opens up new possibilities for innovative designs. - **Customizable Safety Gear:** Allowing for customization in safety gear creates a unique value proposition for consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Motorcycle Gear:** The use of advanced materials and innovative design can be applied to all types of motorcycle gear. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Incorporating technology and advanced materials in fashion and apparel can create exciting new applications and products. - **Sporting Equipment:** Customizable safety gear can be applied to various sporting equipment for a personalized and safe experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Full-Face Moto Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supertech-r10-launch-edition-helmet.md) - [AI-Generated Motorbike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coldstar-art.md) - [Aerodynamic Filtration Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goa-face-protector.md) - [Protective Airbag Jeans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mocycle.md) - [AR Motorcycle Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-motorcycle-helmet.md) - [Augmented Reality Motorcyclist Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoei-eyelights-gtair-3-smart.md) - [Customized 3D-Printed Bike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kav-bike-helmets.md) - [Interchangeable Component Sport Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-helmet.md) - [Connected Cyclist Safety Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unit-1-faro-smart-helmet.md)