# Pooch-Protecting Garments The Insect Repelling Canine Vest Will Gaurd Against Pesky Bugs By Marina Rotharmel | Published 2012-09-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-repelling-canine-vest References: [gizmodiva](http://www.gizmodiva.com/pets/insect-repelling-canine-vest-keeps-the-pooch-protected.php) & [hammacher](http://www.hammacher.com/Product/Default.aspx?sku=83128&promo=Category-NewArrivals&catid=60) Protecting your pooch is a must in any pet owner's mind, and the best way to do that is with the [Insect Repelling Canine Vest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inxects-vest). This nifty product comes from Hammacher Schlemmer and is available on its website. This awesome safety garment will guard against unwanted insect bites. The adorable vest will shield against, ticks, mosquitoes, flies, ants, no-see-ems and chiggers. The fabric that's used for the vest is coded in an [odorless bonded-in bug repellent](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/off-active-insect-repellent) that promises to protect against pesky bug bites. It also offers [UV protection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/continuous-spray-sunscreen) to keep your pooch cool and guarded from the sun. It's available in a variety of sizes for big and small dogs. Also if it get's dirty, you'll be able to machine wash it up to 70 times before the repellent wears off. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 30% | 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) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Insect-repelling Pet Products:** The use of insect-repelling technology in pet products is a growing trend, with potential for disrupting the pet care industry. - **Functional Pet Clothing:** Functional pet clothing, including insect-repelling garments, presents opportunities for innovation in the pet fashion industry. - **Uv-protective Pet Products:** Incorporating UV protection into pet products, such as this insect repellent vest, could be a trend to watch in the pet care market. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Pet Care Industry:** The pet care industry should pay attention to the growing demand for functional and protective pet products. - **Pet Fashion Industry:** The use of functional technology in pet clothing presents an opportunity for innovation and differentiation in the pet fashion industry. - **Textile Industry:** The textile industry could benefit from incorporating insect-repellent and UV-protective materials into their product lines for the pet industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Heated Dog Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heated-dog-vest.md) - [Ultrasonic Pet Pest Protectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tickless-ecopet.md) - [Mosquito-Repelling Miniature Diffusers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vesperguard.md) - [All-Encompassing Repellent Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repellent-kit.md) - [Hybrid Bug Spray Sunscreens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skin-so-soft-bug-guard.md) - [Tactical Canine Armors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canine-unit.md) - [4-in-1 Mosquito Repellants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moziguard.md) - [Comprehensive Outdoor Protection Sprays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bullfrog-2-in-1-sunscreen.md) - [Insect Repellant Perfumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-buzz.md)