# Body Armor Fashion II Defender Hoodie By Ayman | Published 2008-04-02 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/defender-hoodie References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/375006/defender-hoodie-look-good-avoid-bullets) & [bladerunner](http://www.bladerunner.tv/product/details.php?id=Bullet1) If a [slash-proof T-shirt](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-fashion-body-armor-t-shirt-protects-from-knife-attacks)that protects you from knife attacks is not secure enough for you (and I must say that it really lacked style), the **Defender Hoodie** might be a good alternative. It is a hoodie with 2mm of Type IIA bulletproofing that is strong enough to stop a 9mm full-metal-jacket round at a velocity of 1,090 feet-per-second. Protection doesn't come cheap though, the defender hoodie sells for $600. But if you live in a dangerous neighborhood, it might be a worthwhile investment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Bulletproof Fashion:** Fashion meets security, making personal safety more convenient and stylish. - **High-tech Apparel:** Clothing gear upgraded with the latest technology gears up for unforeseen risks and dangers. - **Personal Security:** Growing demand for personal defense is creating opportunities for unique protective gear. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Apparel:** Innovation in bulletproof clothing offers new opportunities in the fashion and apparel industry. - **Security and Defense:** The Defender Hoodie brings new options to security and defense companies in wearable technology sector. - **Urban Living:** Growth in the number of people living in urban areas provides an opportunity for companies to offer high-tech urban gear to protect residents. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Protective Cut-Proof Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armortex-jacket.md) - [Advanced Armor-Like Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-indestructible-hoodie.md) - [Protective Silver-Infused Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shielding-jacket.md) - [Ultra-Dense Fabric Diver Hoodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-deep-sea-diver-hoodie.md) - [Performance Fleece Hoodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-sea-diver.md) - [Electromagnetic Shielding Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ohmni.md) - [Superhero-inspired Stealthy Puffers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solander-batman.md) - [Space‑grade Privacy Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electromagnetic-shielding-jacket.md) - [Backpack-Inspired Storage Hoodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomade-58.md)