# Protective Cut-Proof Jackets The ARMOR-TEX Jacket is Waterproof and Offers Urban Protection By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2024-11-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armortex-jacket References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/outdoors/unassuming-stab-proof-jacket/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/armor-tex/stay-safe-and-dry-with-armor-tex-the-ultimate-protection)  The ARMOR-TEX Jacket is an ultra-protective garment crafted with comfort, versatility and safety in mind to help wearers enjoy impressive capabilities each day. The garment is constructed out of a three-layer material that's [breathable and waterproof](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nano-puff-jacket), which is paired with a vest that's [stab and cut-resistant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benks-armorgrid-series) to offer impressive protection from attacks. The flexible carbon fiber armor has an armadillo-inspired profile that measures in at 3.9mm in thickness and has been engineered to offer protection from KR1 and SP1 punctures, which are knives and spikes, respectively. The ARMOR-TEX Jacket is being launched as part of a [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/idoona-heated-jacket) campaign and, despite its pro-grade performance capabilities, looks and feels just like a conventional piece of outerwear to accommodate wear on a daily basis. Image Credit: ARMOR-TEX ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 30% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cut-resistant Fashion:** Apparel combining high-fashion aesthetics with innovative cut-resistant materials is making urban wear safer and more stylish. - **Multi-functional Outerwear:** The trend of jackets offering multiple protective functions, such as being both waterproof and stab-resistant, is growing in the urban fashion landscape. - **Carbon Fiber Integration:** The use of flexible carbon fiber armor in everyday wear is pushing the limits of traditional clothing materials, creating new possibilities for body protection. ### Who This Affects Most - **Protective Clothing:** Innovations in protective clothing are creating apparel that simultaneously offers safety and comfort, expanding their appeal. - **Urban Fashion:** The intersection of advanced protective technologies and urban fashion is leading to the development of practical-yet-stylish everyday wear. - **Kickstarter Campaigns:** Crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter are enabling the introduction of high-tech, protective wearables to the consumer market, democratizing innovation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Protective Silver-Infused Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shielding-jacket.md) - [All-Weather Travel Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpargali-jacket.md) - [Stylish Technical Motorcycle Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aether-mulholland-motorcycle-jacket.md) - [Tactical Inclement Weather Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storm-jacket.md) - [Metal-Infused Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-islands-metal-mesh-jacket.md) - [Highly Durable Full-Metal Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/full-metal-jacket.md) - [Advanced Armor-Like Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-indestructible-hoodie.md) - [Winter Performance Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-performance-jacket.md) - [Reinforced Japanese-Inspired Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-sashiko-chore-jacket.md)