techwear en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- [ˈtʰɛkwɛɹ] (General-American)
- [ˈtʰɛkwɛɚ] (General-American)
- /ˈtɛkwɛə(ɹ)/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈtɛkwɛ(ə)ɹ/ (General-American)
- (US) audio
Etymology
Blend of technical + -wear.
Meanings
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(uncountable) A style of fashion which uses technical fabrics and materials (those designed and engineered for a particular application) with the goal of creating highly functional and practical clothing influenced by cyberpunk and futurist aesthetics.
While the DIY tech scene is unhindered by the genre's advanced constructions and materials, the one trait it can't escape is techwear's notoriously-high price point.
2018 April 17, Alex Rakestraw, “Meet the DIY Geniuses Making Their Own Techwear Garments”, in Highsnobiety, archived from the original on 18 Apr 2018:Chunky outdoor jackets were once the preserve of skiers and doomsday preppers, but techwear in its many guises now permeates streetwear like never before.
2022 February 1, Nick Thompson, “What Your Favourite Techwear Brand Says About You”, in VICE, archived from the original on 10 Aug 2022:Although techwear often appears in darker colour, this is not to be mistaken with dark wear; both aesthetics can look similar but it is best not to confuse them. Especially in front of techwear fanatics, some can get really defensive about their beloved fashion aesthetics and trust me, you do not want to partake in such an argument.
2021 July 22, Ryan Yip, “Techwear: what it is and where to find it”, in The Ubyssey, archived from the original on 03 Sep 2022: