# Travel-Friendly Summer Styles Houdini Unveils the Functional Daybreak Jacket and Weather Shorts By Grace Mahas | Published 2020-08-06 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daybreak-jacket References: [houdinisportswear](https://houdinisportswear.com/en-us) Houdini, the Stockholm-based outdoor apparel company dedicated to "recycling, renting, repairing and reusing our way to a new, sustainable outdoor industry," recently unveiled two new functional pieces: the Daybreak Jacket and Weather Shorts. The Houdini Daybreak Jacket, available in Willow Green, Sunny May, Blue Illusion, True Black, and Deeper Green colorways, was designed to offer a full range of motion for hiking, climbing, or biking. Made with a combination of low weight and [light weather protection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pieces-for-rainy-days), this piece is incredibly versatile. The Houdini Weather Shorts, on the other hand, are a versatile option for any [summer adventure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hh118389225-2) and are available in both Blue Illusion and True Black colorways. Made from 70% [recycled fibers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m10-anorak), the ultra-lightweight, quick-drying shorts can be recycled at their end of life. Image Credit: Houdini ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Outdoor Apparel:** Houdini's focus on recycling and reusing materials in their outdoor clothing presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the sustainable fashion industry. - **Functional Outdoor Gear:** The functional design and versatility of Houdini's Daybreak Jacket and Weather Shorts opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for the outdoor gear industry, catering to adventure enthusiasts. - **Recycled Fiber Fashion:** Houdini's use of 70% recycled fibers in their Weather Shorts reflects a growing trend in the fashion industry towards sustainable, eco-friendly materials. ### Who This Affects Most - **Outdoor Apparel:** The outdoor apparel industry can leverage Houdini's functional and sustainable designs to create disruptive innovations that appeal to environmentally-conscious consumers. - **Outdoor Gear:** Houdini's Daybreak Jacket and Weather Shorts introduce disruptive innovation opportunities for the outdoor gear industry by providing versatile and high-performance options for outdoor enthusiasts. - **Fashion:** Houdini's use of recycled fibers in their Weather Shorts showcases a disruptive innovation opportunity for the fashion industry to incorporate sustainable materials into their products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adventurous Alpine-Ready Coats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/houdini-moonwalk-houdi.md) - [Practical Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eastern-design.md) - [Performance Shorts Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performance-shorts.md) - [Adaptable Summer Lifestyle Shorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/equator-cargo-hybrid-short.md) - [Heritage Adventure-Ready Trail Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haglfs.md) - [Versatile Men's Shorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desert-shorts.md) - [Travel-Friendly Summer Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lake-geneva-series.md) - [Versatile Summer-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marmot-1.md) - [All-Weather Travel Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpargali-jacket.md)