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Durable Utility Vests

Duluth Trading Co.'s Fire Hose Ultimate Apron Vest Has 27 Pockets

— March 12, 2018 — Fashion
Men's clothing company Duluth Trading Co. created the new Fire Hose Ultimate Apron Vest, a durable and reliable work vest for men.

The vest is made up of eight-ounce Duluth Flex Fire Hose cotton canvas, which contains a small amount of spandex to add mobility. This utility garment was created to minimize any work load, making handiwork as easy as possible. The brand added 27 pockets into the vest, each pocket with a specific and useful purpose such as the reinforced nail pouch, or the hidden phone pouch.

The Fire Hose Ultimate Apron Vest by Duluth Trading Co. is taking strides towards replacing the tool belt completely, making a comfortable and ultra-durable piece of clothing that can hold every work necessity.
Trend Themes
1. Multipurpose Workwear - The trend of creating workwear with multiple pockets and compartments for various tools and equipment presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the apparel industry.
2. Functional Utility Vests - The rise of utility vests with specialized pockets and features opens up possibilities for innovative designs that cater to specific work needs, allowing for greater convenience and efficiency.
3. Replacing Traditional Work Accessories - The movement towards replacing traditional work accessories like tool belts with multi-pocketed vests indicates the potential for disruptive innovation in the tool and equipment industry.
Industry Implications
1. Apparel - The apparel industry has the opportunity to embrace the trend of multipurpose workwear and develop innovative utility vests that offer enhanced functionality and convenience for professionals.
2. Construction - The construction industry can benefit from functional utility vests by incorporating specialized features that cater to the needs of workers, promoting efficiency and improved task management.
3. Tool & Equipment - The tool and equipment industry can explore disruptive innovation by reimagining traditional accessories such as tool belts, and developing alternative solutions like the multi-pocketed utility vests.
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