# Antimicrobial Dress Shirts These Versatile Garments are Designed to Adapt to Any Climate By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-09-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adapt-to-any-climate References: [gearjunkie](http://gearjunkie.com/libertad-merino-travel-shirt) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/510317212/style-performance-the-perfect-travel-shirt-by-libe) 'Libertad Apparel' is an apparel company that specializes in making garments that can adapt to any climate. For those who spend a significant amount of time traveling, there is little room to pack different types of clothing. These dress shirts are designed to complement warm or cool climates, making them ideal for [frequent travelers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lake-geneva-series). Libertad Apparel specifically focuses on making dress shirts that are stylish yet durable enough to stand up to frequent travel -- the shirts are made from [merino wool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knit-kite-jacket) which allows them to adapt to any climate. The unique material is ideal for traveling because it stays warm when wet but it is also comfortable enough to wear in warm climates. Merino wool also has [antimicrobial properties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillowwrap) that help to protect the wearer. While the dress shirts are highly function, they are also designed to be stylish enough for everyday wear. The shirts feature a solid color palette and classic tailoring which makes them ideal for the international traveler on the go. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Adaptive Clothing:** Creating garments that can adapt to different climates presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry. - **Antimicrobial Fabrics:** Developing fabrics with antimicrobial properties opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the textile industry. - **Travel-friendly Apparel:** Designing clothing that is versatile and suitable for travelers can lead to disruptive innovation in the apparel industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the potential of adaptive clothing to revolutionize the way people dress for different climates. - **Textile:** The textile industry can capitalize on the demand for antimicrobial fabrics by developing innovative materials and production processes. - **Apparel:** The apparel industry can focus on creating travel-friendly clothing that combines style and functionality, catering to the needs of frequent travelers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adaptable Anti-Odor T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wellen-patinatech-tshirt.md) - [Multi-Day Wear Wool Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proof-72hour-merino-air-tshirt.md) - [Water-Repellent Weekend Travel Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/72hour-merino-travel-pant.md) - [Rugged Athlete-Approved Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ten-thousand-versatile-shirt-20.md) - [Travel-Friendly Summer Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lake-geneva-series.md) - [All-Season Merino Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethical-merino-tshirt-from-new-zealand.md) - [Hydrophobic Technical Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/technical-tee.md) - [Unique T-Shirt Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airknitx-tshirt.md) - [Odor-Segregating Travel Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odorsegregating-travel-backpack.md)