hard-wearing

adjective

British
: lasting for a long time : durable
hard-wearing boots

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The cadence of denim trends also appears to be slowing, especially as the hard-wearing, democratic fabric is woven into a wide breadth of collections and categories. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 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 Jeans and other hard-wearing materials can be worn multiple times. Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2025

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“Hard-wearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hard-wearing. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

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