# Impermeable Men's Suits The Minotaur Waterproof Herringbone Jacket is Dapper and Technical By Meghan Young | Published 2012-02-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minotaur-waterproof-herringbone-jacket References: [inqmind.co](http://inqmind.co/2012/01/minotaur-waterproof-herringbone-jacket/) & [nothingbut0511](http://www.nothingbut0511.com/) It doesn't hurt to be prepared at all times, be it outside or in the office, and the Minotaur Waterproof Herringbone Jacket will have men covered in any situation. As it states right in its name, this blazer is impermeable to water spills and rain showers. A smart and sophisticated three-button jacket, it boasts two layers of wool and [waterproof-coating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tindall-rain-jacket). Nevertheless, the Minotaur Waterproof Herringbone Jacket features a lot of other details. The breast of the blazer was constructed out of German POLI-pocket waterproof with FLEX, the sleeves feature two layers of nylon fabric while a [Coolmax](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coolmax-cloakfx) lining fabric developed by [DuPont](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benks-armorgo-wallet-stand) is used throughout to increase the drying rate exponentially. None of these details are obvious, however, giving the Minotaur Waterproof Herringbone Jacket a classic look rather than a technical one. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Waterproof Clothing:** Opportunity for creating waterproof clothing that blends fashion and function. - **Technical Fabrics:** Innovation opportunity in creating new technical fabrics that improve performance of clothing. - **Discrete Features:** Opportunity for creating clothing with technical features that are not obvious but still improve functionality. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion industry to incorporate high-performance fabrics into their designs. - **Outdoor Gear:** Innovation opportunity for outdoor gear companies to create clothing with improved waterproofing and technical features. - **Workwear:** Opportunity for companies that produce workwear to incorporate discrete technical features that improve functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Essential Weather-Resistant Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pieces-for-rainy-days.md) - [All-Weather Travel Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpargali-jacket.md) - [Protective Cut-Proof Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armortex-jacket.md) - [Waterproof Golf Suits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tindall-rain-jacket.md) - [Technical Weatherproof Jacket Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khl-the-one-shell.md) - [Tactical Inclement Weather Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storm-jacket.md) - [Versatile Weatherproof Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shell-jacket1.md) - [Body-Mapped All-Weather Parkas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weatherproof-parka.md) - [Summer-Suited Jacket Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbour-reengineered-durham-summer-casual-jacket.md)