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The 1994 away kit reflected the fashion of the era while paying tribute to hard-wearing denim—an enduring symbol of American style.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026
The material is a smooth matte with the hard-wearing properties of a technical daypack without looking too sporty, and the wide-tooth main zipper and sturdy metal pulls add a touch of modern styling to this surprisingly rugged little bag.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2026
At 93 grams for a medium, the jacket weighs less than the popular Hoka Skyflow Jacket and Patagonia Houdini jacket, and is surprisingly hard-wearing given its light weight.
—Will Porter, Outside, 4 Jan. 2026
But the company has also been making hard-wearing yet handsome-looking apparel for quite some time.
—Daniel Varghese, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2025
These spaces often offer an opportunity to wow guests while benefiting from hard-wearing and easy-to-clean flooring.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
Professional DJs need high-quality headphones that are robust and hard-wearing.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Even tiny strips of denim are woven together to make hard-wearing rugs.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 6 Aug. 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026
The material is a smooth matte with the hard-wearing properties of a technical daypack without looking too sporty, and the wide-tooth main zipper and sturdy metal pulls add a touch of modern styling to this surprisingly rugged little bag.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2026
At 93 grams for a medium, the jacket weighs less than the popular Hoka Skyflow Jacket and Patagonia Houdini jacket, and is surprisingly hard-wearing given its light weight.
—Will Porter, Outside, 4 Jan. 2026
But the company has also been making hard-wearing yet handsome-looking apparel for quite some time.
—Daniel Varghese, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2025
These spaces often offer an opportunity to wow guests while benefiting from hard-wearing and easy-to-clean flooring.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
Professional DJs need high-quality headphones that are robust and hard-wearing.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Even tiny strips of denim are woven together to make hard-wearing rugs.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 6 Aug. 2025
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“Hard-wearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hard-wearing. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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