# Lightweight Nylon Tyla Jackets Stone Island Unveils Its New Lamy Velour Capsule for SS18 By Amy Duong | Published 2018-04-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamy-velour References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/4/stone-island-lamy-velour-capsule-collection) & [stoneisland](https://www.stoneisland.com/us/stone-island/coats-jackets) Technical outerwear label Stone Island continues to drop even more pieces for Spring/Summer 2018, with its latest 'Lamy Velour' collection recently dropping. The new collection is comprised of [outerwear pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-islands-metal-mesh-jacket) constructed in a 'Hyper Light Nelon Tela' texile. This enables the pieces to be [light in weight and easily packable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planet-earth-lightweight-field-jacket). The progressive material is either implemented into the stand-up collar jackets or the hooded jackets with zipper details. The label's new Lamy Velour collection takes on a color palette of militaristic tones and pastel hues. The unique Hyper Light Nylon Tela is crafted using Stone Island's special dye and wash process. Followed by a special agent to provide both [water-resistant and wind-resistant elements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-ispa). The new capsule is now available online on the Stone Island website with the jackets priced at either $620 USD or $658 USD. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Lightweight Outerwear:** The use of progressive materials like hyper light nylon tela enable the development of outerwear pieces that are both light in weight and easily packable. - **Special Dye and Wash Process:** The development of unique color palettes using special dye and wash processes results in the creation of high-quality and unique outerwear pieces. - **Water-resistant and Wind-resistant Elements:** The implementation of special agents that provide water-resistant and wind-resistant properties results in the creation of highly functional and versatile outerwear pieces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Retail:** Technical outerwear labels can use progressive materials and unique dye and wash processes to provide customers with fashion-forward and high-quality outerwear pieces. - **Outdoor Gear:** Outdoor gear companies can use innovative materials and special agents to develop durable and weather-resistant outerwear pieces that are ideal for outdoor activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Satellite Imagery Winter Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-island-earth-mapping-camouflage.md) - [Subterranean-Inspired Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-island-marina-aw25.md) - [Ultra-Thin Functional Leather Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-leather-organza.md) - [Metal-Infused Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-islands-metal-mesh-jacket.md) - [Exclusive Luxe Technical Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-and-stone-island.md) - [Premium Technical Cardigans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/presidents-knit.md) - [LNY-Inspired Technical Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-snake-collection-1.md) - [Surplus Fabric Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helium-utility-flo.md) - [Versatile Stylish Seasonal Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blauer-1.md)