# Classic Mac-Style Jackets Mack Weldon Launches the Mackintosh Jacket, Reimagined By Grace Mahas | Published 2023-02-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mackintosh-jacket References: [mackweldon](https://mackweldon.com/products/stormchaser-mackintosh-jacket-total-eclipse-blue) [Mack Weldon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-menswear-brand), the NYC-based [modern menswear brand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silver-denim-collection), has recently launched the Stormchaser Mackintosh Jacket - a contemporary take on the classic mac-style jacket. This jacket is made from Mack Weldon's proprietary Stormchaser fabric, which is a soft and durable 2.5 layer blend of 65% polyester and 35% cotton. The Stormchaser fabric has a 10K waterproof rating, which means that it can withstand 10,000mm of water per square inch from the outside, and release 10,000g of water vapor per square meter from the inside. The jacket features moisture-stopping sealed seams throughout, protective interior and exterior pockets, and adjustable cuffs to keep your valuables dry no matter how heavy the downpour. This jacket is perfect for those looking for a stylish and practical option for their [wet weather wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pieces-for-rainy-days). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Fabric Jackets:** Opportunity to use sustainable materials and fabrics to create chic and eco-friendly jackets. - **Smart Clothing:** Opportunity to integrate smart technology into clothing design, such as monitoring and regulating body temperature and weather conditions. - **Customizable Jackets:** Opportunity to create personalized jackets with added features, such as detachable hoods or interchangeable linings. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate sustainable and innovative materials into outerwear designs. - **Outdoor Industry:** Opportunity for outdoor apparel brands to integrate functional and high-tech features into weather-resistant jackets. - **Smart Clothing Industry:** Opportunity for smart clothing companies to expand into the outerwear market, with designs that incorporate weather-resistant fabrics and technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Menswear Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-menswear-brand.md) - [Remixed Workwear Street Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/borness-mack.md) - [Neoshell 3-Layer Textile Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squad-jacket.md) - [Tactical Inclement Weather Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storm-jacket.md) - [Wind-Protecting Transitional Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quilted-windcheater-jacket.md) - [Weatherized Waxed Shackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bighorn-waxed-shirt-jacket.md) - [Militant Springtime Jacket Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relwen-sailcloth-tanker-jacket.md) - [Technical Urban Puffers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/short-down-jacket.md) - [Essential Weather-Resistant Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pieces-for-rainy-days.md)