# Packable Thermal Jackets The North Face THERMOBALL™ Hoodie Is Lightweight and Warm By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-11-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/north-face-thermoball References: [thenorthface](http://www.thenorthface.com/catalog/sc-gear/womens-jackets-vests-insulated-thermoball/women-8217-s-thermoball-8482-hoodie.html?variationId=D3R&variationName=GREYSTONE) & [thenorthface](http://www.thenorthface.com) The North Face THERMOBALL™ hoodie is a packable and lightweight jacket that is designed with both style and performance in mind. The outerwear item is available in a variety of fresh colors and features a thermal design that will keep one warm with half the layers. This light and foldable jacket boasts a layer of thermal insulation and is equipped with 15D nylon ripstop fabric that is designed to keep one dry and warm during wet and windy conditions. The jacket features a streamlined look and is fitted with a secure front zipper. The outerwear item also features slip pockets and an attached hood. Moreover, the North Face THERMOBALL™ features a quilted look that marries style with performance while keeping one warm and maintaining a light-weight material. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Packable Thermal Jackets:** The trend towards packable and lightweight thermal jackets offers opportunities for companies to explore new materials and innovative designs. - **Thermal Insulation Technology:** Innovations in thermal insulation technology advanced by the THERMOBALL™ could revolutionize industries such as outerwear, sportswear, and military gear. - **Streamlined Outerwear:** The trend towards streamlined outerwear that balances performance and style offers opportunities for companies to experiment with new silhouettes, materials, and functionality. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Outerwear:** The North Face THERMOBALL™ hoodie demonstrates that the outerwear industry can combine both style and performance through the use of high-tech materials. - **Sportswear:** The trend towards packable and lightweight jackets with thermal insulation could reshape the sportswear industry by offering athletes more freedom of movement during winter activities. - **Military Gear:** The use of thermal insulation technology in products such as the North Face THERMOBALL™ hoodie could have applications for military gear, increasing warmth and mobility while reducing weight. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Weather-Resistant Performance Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nano-puff-jacket.md) - [Packable Adventurer Puffer Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proof-powerfill-down-jacket.md) - [Performance-Driven Down Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/down-hood.md) - [Bonded Baffling Insulation Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aether-rex-down-jacket.md) - [90s-Style Winter Parkas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmlyn-baltoro-jacket.md) - [Ultra-Warm 3D Baffling Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helium-diamond-fuse-jacket.md) - [Aerogel-Insulated Jacket Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacepeak-jacket.md) - [Performance Down Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-restrictions-summit-jacketi.md) - [High-Performance Weather-Resistant Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insulated-tech-collection.md)