# Water-Resistant Snapbacks The DOPE x Liquipel x Starter Collaboration Infuses Modern Technology By Tana Makmanee | Published 2014-05-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dope-x-liquipel-x-starter References: [dope](http://dope.com/dope-x-starter-x-liquipel-snapback) & [vimeo](http://vimeo.com/95029268) Adding a whole new dimension to ordinary streetwear accessories, the DOPE x Liquipel x Starter collaboration utilizes special [water-repellant technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-star-ox) to add functionality to [fashionable headwear designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daughters-of-rain). DOPE, a retail brand based out of Los Angeles, has teamed up with Liquipel, who offers Watersafe™ Technology, to create a line of snapbacks that provides more than just aesthetic appeal, but also adaptability as well. The Watersafe™ Technology offered by Liquipel, which is ordinarily used on electronics and other technological gadgets, has been re-engineered onto fabric, transforming ordinary snapbacks into stylishly high-tech creations. Elevating streetwear accessories to a new level of functionality, the DOPE x Liquipel x Starter snapback collaboration is showcasing how technology is serving to change the face of fashion in a wonderfully advanced, yet stylish manner. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Water-resistant Streetwear:** The collaboration between DOPE, Liquipel, and Starter demonstrates the trend of infusing water-repellent technology into fashionable accessories. - **Functional Fashion:** The DOPE x Liquipel x Starter snapbacks exemplify the trend of incorporating adaptability and functionality into clothing items. - **Tech-infused Accessories:** The re-engineering of Liquipel's Watersafe™ Technology onto fabric showcases the trend of integrating technology into fashion accessories. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Retail:** The collaboration presents an opportunity for the fashion retail industry to explore the market demand for water-resistant and functional streetwear. - **Technology and Fashion:** The integration of Liquipel's technology into snapbacks opens up disruptive innovation opportunities at the intersection of the technology and fashion industries. - **Smart Textiles:** The application of water-repellent technology onto fabric highlights the potential of smart textiles in the fashion industry, introducing a new wave of innovation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bacteria-Repelling Sports Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melin.md) - [Athletic Nighttime Visibility Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melin-agame-icon-hydro.md) - [Leather Streetwear Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/synthetic-leather-collection.md) - [Utility Style Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-society-x-new-era.md) - [Winterized Woolen Ball Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melin-agame-scout-thermal.md) - [Technical Sports Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-mountaineering-umbro.md) - [Collaborative Technical Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garment-dyed-nylon.md) - [Streetwear-Inspired Snow Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-boot.md) - [Eco-Conscious Rain-Harvesting Headwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daughters-of-rain.md)