# Music-Friendly Tuques The New Era Jack Knit Cap Keeps You Warm and on the Beat By Meghan Young | Published 2010-12-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-era-jack-knit-cap References: [uncrate](http://www.uncrate.com/men/style/hats/new-era-jack-knit-cap/) & [shop.neweracap](http://shop.neweracap.com/nshop/product.php?view=detail&productid=NE-NEORGNLJKNT&startColor=black&hatGroup=170&hatFit=39&groupName=EKbyNewERA&searchBy=fit&prevHatGroup=170&prevHatFit=&resetDropDown=hatGroup) Combine your need to stay warm and your love for music with the New Era Jack Knit Cap. A comfy, cozy tuque, it features built-in speakers in the lining that negates the need for traditional earphones or headphones. Priced at only $25, the New Era Jack Knit Cap would make a great stocking stuffer in time for blistering storms and dropping temperatures. Available only in black, it features a subtle New Era flag logo on the side that, as Uncrate cleverly puts it, "is handy for making sure you don't have you channels crossed." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Integrated Audio Apparel:** Opportunity for apparel companies to integrate audio technology into their products to enhance the user experience and create unique selling propositions. - **Multi-functional Accessories:** Opportunity for companies to create accessories that serve more than one purpose, such as providing both warmth and audio functionality in the case of the New Era Jack Knit Cap. - **Wearable Audio Devices:** Opportunity for technology companies to create innovative wearable audio devices that integrate with apparel, freeing the user from the need to carry extra accessories. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion companies can explore opportunities to incorporate audio technology into their products to create new, distinctive items that appeal to consumers interested in both style and function. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can expand their product lines to include wearable audio devices that integrate with apparel, providing consumers with greater options and convenience. - **Sports and Fitness:** Sports and fitness companies can incorporate audio technology into their apparel and accessories to enhance the user experience during workouts and activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Winter Sports Event-Inspired Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-era-cap.md) - [Winterized Woolen Ball Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melin-agame-scout-thermal.md) - [Collaborative Headwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiko-kostadinov-and-new-era.md) - [Premium Wool Running Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merino-beanie.md) - [Leather Streetwear Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/synthetic-leather-collection.md) - [Accessory Adorned Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patch-cap.md) - [Low Light Running Headwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumos-headband-by-on.md) - [Headband Display Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boinc-headphones.md) - [Helmet-Friendly Open Ear Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detachable-open-ear-headphones.md)