# Sleek Uzi-Repellant Menswear (UPDATE) The Miguel Caballero Polo Shirt Blocks Sweat and Bullets By Sarah Moore | Published 2012-06-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miguel-caballero-polo-shirt References: [smartmoney](http://www.smartmoney.com/spend/dumbmoney/the-4000-bulletproof-polo-shirt-1337188343468/?link=SM_hp_ls4e) & [miguelcaballero](http://www.miguelcaballero.com/cms/front_content.php) The Miguel Caballero polo shirt blocks bullets and [repels sweat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wellen-patinatech-tshirt) to ensure that the wearer not only stays safe, but doesn't work up an embarrassing case of body odor when things get a bit too hot to handle. As the self-proclaimed "[Armani](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prisma-glass-lip-gloss) of bulletproof clothing," crafting sleek and sophisticated menswear that also happens to ensure a stray bullet won't get lodged in the wearer's chest is nothing out of the ordinary for the designer. However, his newest addition to the lineup of super safe street-clothes ensures that the man on the run won't soak his shirt with sweat when engaged in a high pressure shoot-out situation. Available in several varieties that ensure increasing levels of protection, the four-pound shirt will probably be more applicable to bouncers and security guards than to the average man [teeing-off at the golf course](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cole-buxton-golf). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South 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 - **Bulletproof Menswear:** Designing stylish clothing that provides protection against bullets presents an opportunity to disrupt the traditional menswear market. - **Anti-sweat Clothing:** Creating clothing that repels sweat, especially in high-stress situations, offers opportunities for innovation in athletic and outdoor apparel. - **Security Apparel:** Designing protective clothing for security personnel, law enforcement, and military can lead to new advancements in safety wear. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Retail:** Integrating protective elements into everyday clothing opens up the possibility to tap into both the fashion and protective gear markets. - **Sports Apparel:** Creating anti-sweat technology for athletic wear provides opportunities for innovation in the sportswear industry. - **Security Services:** Developing new protective gear for security guards, law enforcement, and military offers opportunities for innovation in the safety equipment industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Protective Cut-Proof Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armortex-jacket.md) - [Cooling Graphene-Infused Polos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khl-shadow-polo.md) - [Protective Silver-Infused Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shielding-jacket.md) - [Adaptable Anti-Odor T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wellen-patinatech-tshirt.md) - [Hydrophobic Technical Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/technical-tee.md) - [Rugged Athlete-Approved Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ten-thousand-versatile-shirt-20.md) - [Highly Durable Full-Metal Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/full-metal-jacket.md) - [Unique T-Shirt Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airknitx-tshirt.md) - [Multi-Day Wear Wool Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proof-72hour-merino-air-tshirt.md)