# Tech-Accommodating Winter Jackets The 'GIGA' Jacket Boasts 16 Highly Functional Features By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-01-31 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giga-jacket References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/giga-gadget-jacket-31-01-2018/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1519572284/giga-the-super-jacket-with-16-amazing-features) The 'GIGA' jacket has been created with urban consumer lifestyles in mind to provide wearers with access to all of their essential technology when they need it most. Packed with a whopping 16 features, the jacket has a detachable eye mask, scarf, boarding pass pocket, passport pocket, pen pocket, winter mask, eyewear loop, a headphone cable loop, smartphone pocket, an [iPad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-on-ipad) pocket and much more. The 'GIGA' jacket also [converts into a cushion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelter-wear) that can be used for resting your head when you travel or for use as a pillow when you've arrived at your destination. Packed with [down filling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-restrictions-summit-jacketi), the jacket acknowledges growing consumer preferences to travel and explore without having to feel restricted by their gear. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **Tech-accommodating Apparel:** Opportunity for apparel companies to create functional clothing with multiple technology integrations. - **Travel-friendly Innovations:** Opportunity for companies to create products that are easily transportable and multifunctional. - **Collapsible Products:** Opportunity for companies to design products that can collapse into a more compact form for easier packing and storage. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Industry:** Clothing companies can take advantage of the growing trend towards technology integration in fashion. - **Travel Industry:** Travel-accessory companies have an opportunity to create products that are tailored specifically to the needs of the modern traveler. - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** Consumer electronics companies can stand out by designing products that integrate seamlessly with other travel accessories, such as the 'GIGA' Jacket. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Aerogel-Insulated Jacket Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacepeak-jacket.md) - [Backpack-Inspired Storage Hoodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomade-58.md) - [Tactical Inclement Weather Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storm-jacket.md) - [Sleeping-Friendly Duvet-Like Parkas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zzzn-puffer-jacket.md) - [Advanced Technology Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/idoona-heated-jacket.md) - [Technical Urban Puffers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/short-down-jacket.md) - [Space-Tech Insulated Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elysium-blue-jacket.md) - [Wind-Protecting Transitional Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quilted-windcheater-jacket.md) - [Winter Performance Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-performance-jacket.md)