# Ocean Racer Jackets The Aegir Ocean Jacket Provides Performance for Sailing Racers By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-06-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/racer-jacket References: [blessthisstuff](http://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/wear/coats-jackets/aegir-ocean-jacket/) & [amzn.to](http://amzn.to/1Ueg4Hv) The racer jacket has permeated fashion culture as being a stylish piece of clothing, but the Aegir Ocean Jacket looks to take back the title and give it a more functional aesthetic. Developed for Helly Hansen, the Aegir Ocean Jacket is intended for [ocean racers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relwen-sailcloth-tanker-jacket) to provide the maximum level of performance and protection when out at sea. The jacket is crafted from 3-ply Helly Tech material that's designed to be [waterproof, but also breathable and windproof](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helium-diamond-fuse-jacket). The fully adjustable design of the racer jacket keeps users feeling as though the garment were designed especially for them and their physique. The fleece-line collar, rubber cuffs and hand warmer pockets round the Aegir Ocean Jacket off as being the optimal option for aquatic racers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Functional Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop fashionable clothing that serves a specific purpose, such as providing maximum performance and protection for ocean racers. - **Customizability:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design clothing with fully adjustable features to give users a personalized experience. - **Multi-functional Materials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create materials that are both waterproof, breathable, and windproof for enhanced performance in various outdoor activities. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced apparel for outdoor activities that combines both style and functionality. - **Sporting Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate highly customizable features into sporting gear to enhance user experience. - **Marine Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative products and materials for ocean racers that provide superior protection and performance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-Weather Waterproof Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storm-allweather-jacket.md) - [Winter Performance Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-performance-jacket.md) - [High-Performance Mountain Parkas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aether-brighton-insulated-snow-jacket.md) - [Chic Scandinavian-Style Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scandinavian-edition-hood-jacket.md) - [Refined Spring-Centric Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reimagined-icons.md) - [All-Weather Travel Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpargali-jacket.md) - [Technical Weatherproof Jacket Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khl-the-one-shell.md) - [Bonded Baffling Insulation Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aether-rex-down-jacket.md) - [Space-Tech Insulated Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elysium-blue-jacket.md)