# Comfort-Driven Hooded Beach Towels Outlier Debuted a Breezy and Wearable Towel-Like Piece By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-04-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hooded-beach-towel References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/outlier-beach-thing/#slide-3) & [outlier.nyc](https://outlier.nyc/) The hooded beach towel-like piece by performance-driven brand Outlier comes in four color choices — Sky Blue, Lemon, Orange and Black Rock. The label combines fashion with function by creating an ultra-lightweight and impressively breezy garment that has a "remarkable ability to absorb twenty percent of its weight of moisture while remaining dry to the touch." The stylish hooded beach towel has been debuted just in time for the summer months, as temperatures are rising. Its linen-grid construction is bound to offer a [lightweight and breathable coverup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-resort-collection) for days at the beach. Dubbed 'The Beach Thing,' its flowy silhouette and agreeable fabric do not only boast comfort, but they also provide [light protection against harmful sun rays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upf-collection). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.3/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Comfort-driven Beachwear:** An opportunity to innovate wearables that offer both fashion and function while providing comfort and protection. - **Linen-grid Construction:** An opportunity to disrupt the textile industry with innovative materials that offer excellent absorbency, breathability, and mobility. - **Hooded Towel Garments:** An opportunity to create versatile pieces that combine the functionality of towels and the style of clothing, perfect for beach activities and water sports. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Innovative hooded beach towels with fashionable design and comfort can disrupt the fashion industry and attract new customers. - **Textile:** The use of linen-grid construction in beachwear could disrupt the textile industry, where absorbent, breathable, and flexible materials are in high demand. - **Tourism:** Comfortable and stylish beachwear can enhance the experience of tourists and disrupt the tourism industry by attracting customers looking for a more comfortable beach experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Conscious Beach Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiveadrift.md) - [Stylistic Lightweight Beach Shades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-swim-shady.md) - [High-Performance Reversible Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everlayer-1.md) - [Towel-Resembling Luxe Skirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/towel-skirt.md) - [Artful Graphic Beach Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artist-terry-beach-towel.md) - [Practical Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eastern-design.md) - [Quick-Absorbing Textural Bath Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bath-towel-reloaded.md) - [Quick-Dry Odor-Free Robes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k25-smart-bathrobe-20.md) - [Breathable Festival Fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nobis.md)