# iPad-Compatible Menswear The iPad Scottevest is for the Non-Satchel-Wearing Outdoorsm By Amanda Chang | Published 2010-12-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipad-scottevest References: [inventorspot](http://inventorspot.com/articles/ipadcompatible_clothing_ideal_carrying_social_media_your_person_) & [scottevest](http://www.scottevest.com/company/ipad.shtml) Stylish, smart and convenient, the iPad Scottevest is for the manly man who doesn't want to be caught carrying around a 'murse' or 'satchel.' Well-known for their [multiple-compartment clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-ispa), from the Scottevest Carry-On jacket to the 22 Gadget Pocket jacket, the iPad-compatible Scottevest is the only iPad and [MacBook Air](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impactresistant-laptop-case)-compatible clothing out there. If you know someone obsessed with lugging around their iPad sans satchel, then the iPad Scottevest is for him. **Implications** - As 'smart' devices continue to be adopted en masse among tech-savvy demographics, it's become increasingly important to stay connected -- at all times. Since [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-pocket) and iPad accessory sales have skyrocketed with the success of each platform, companies prepared to offer clothing and other necessities that incorporate smart devices will reap the rewards. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Ipad-compatible Clothing:** There is a need for more clothing and accessories that are designed to accommodate smart devices like the iPad and iPhone. - **Wearable Technology:** The integration of smart devices and technology into clothing and accessories is an emerging trend that offers numerous opportunities for innovation and growth. - **Multipurpose Clothing:** Clothing that incorporates multiple compartments and pockets suitable for storing and carrying smart devices and other essentials is an area of interest in the fashion industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion and Apparel:** The fashion and apparel industry has the opportunity to develop more smart clothing and accessories for tech-savvy consumers who want to stay connected on-the-go. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies have the opportunity to collaborate with fashion brands to develop more accessories and gadgets that can be incorporated into clothing and accessories. - **Travel and Outdoors:** The travel and outdoors industry can capitalize on the trend towards multipurpose clothing by developing more items that are designed to be practical and functional for carrying smart devices on-the-go. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Book-Inspired Tech Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twelve-south-bookbook-caddysack.md) - [Knitted Phone Pockets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-pocket.md) - [Trackable Travel Tech Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scapade-airpack-backpack.md) - [Scotch Sipping Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scotch-sipping-jacket.md) - [Practical Dad-Friendly Hoodie Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dad-hoodies.md) - [Briefcase-Style Tablet Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pitaka-flipbook-case.md) - [Backpack-Inspired Storage Hoodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomade-58.md) - [Contemporary Menswear Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-menswear-brand.md) - [All-Weather Travel Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpargali-jacket.md)