# Reverse Hooded Shirts The Outlier Experimental Sunshirt Stylishly Protects You From UV Rays By Trenton Millar | Published 2012-08-31 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outlier-experimental-sunshirt References: [selectism](http://www.selectism.com/2012/08/29/outlier-experimental-sunshirt/) & [shop.outlier.cc](http://shop.outlier.cc/shop/retail/sunshirt.html) The Outlier Experimental Sunshirt is a good looking and functional piece of clothing that will protect you from the sun while keeping you fashionable. The Outlier Experimental Sunshirt comes in a navy blue and white-striped seersucker fabric and features a [detachable over-sized hood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimono-hoodie). The hood can be worn with the shirt in a number of ways, though it's unclear why you would want to wear the hood on the front of the shirt unless it was just for the novelty. Putting a hood on a [button-down shirt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ten-thousand-versatile-shirt-20) is a useful option for [super hot weather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hh118389225-2) where covering your head with the hood can shield you from the sun and cool down your head. Plus, it's a good way to prevent sun bleaching your hair too. The Outlier Experimental Sunshirt is available on the Outlier online store. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North 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's Driving This Trend - **Reverse Hooded Shirts:** Reverse hooded shirts are a disruptive innovation opportunity in the fashion industry as they offer a stylish and functional way to protect the wearer from UV rays. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the potential of reverse hooded shirts as a unique and trendy clothing option. - **Outdoor Recreation:** The outdoor recreation industry can leverage reverse hooded shirts as a practical and fashionable solution for sun protection during outdoor activities. - **E-commerce:** The e-commerce industry can capitalize on the demand for reverse hooded shirts by offering a variety of designs for online shoppers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stylish Sun-Protective Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upf-collection.md) - [Inclusive Beach Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inclusive-beach-essentials.md) - [Practical Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eastern-design.md) - [Protective Summertime Layering Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-acg-goat-rocks.md) - [Stylistic Lightweight Beach Shades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-swim-shady.md) - [Adaptable Anti-Odor T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wellen-patinatech-tshirt.md) - [Understated V-Neck Hoodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimono-hoodie.md) - [Playful Sun-Safe Garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunsafe-garments.md) - [Ultra-Dense Fabric Diver Hoodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-deep-sea-diver-hoodie.md)