# Dinosaur-Loving Garments The Raptor Hoodie Shows One's Inner Nerd By Marina Rotharmel | Published 2012-08-26 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raptor-hoodie References: [thisiswhyimbroke](http://www.thisiswhyimbroke.com/raptor-hoodie) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002RFP8WG/?tag=trenhunt0f-20) For all those [dinosaur dorks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinosaur-toys) out there, you should check out the awesome [Raptor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-mencare-deodorant) Hoodie. This Jurassic Park-inspired piece is totally fun and absolutely adorable. The great design comes from the minds at [Animal Planet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mayores-amigos). This sweet sweater has dino-lover written all over it. It comes in a forest green color and has multiple pictures of Raptors printed on it. The niftiest thing about this garment is that when your arms come together in the center of the sweater, a giant terrifying raptor head appears. This would be a great gift for any child whose fascination for dinosaurs has just begun. However, if you're still a kid at heart you can get one too, as it's available in both child and adult sizes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Dinosaur-inspired Fashion:** There is an opportunity to explore and create clothing that appeals to the inner child and dinosaur lover in individuals of all ages. - **Interactive Apparel:** Similar designs that include interactive elements have the potential to delight consumers and set apparel companies apart. - **Nostalgia Products:** Brands can create products that tap into nostalgia and childhood memories to resonate with consumers and drive sales. ### Who This Affects Most - **Apparel:** Apparel companies can leverage playful and nostalgic designs to appeal to a wider market, including children and adults. - **Toy:** The Raptor Hoodie could be part of a larger line of dinosaur toys and accessories, expanding Animal Planet's toy offerings. - **Gift:** Retailers can market the Raptor Hoodie as a unique and fun gift for children and adults who love dinosaurs and novelty clothing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reversible Dinosaur Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glow-in-the-dark-dinosaur-plushies.md) - [Advanced Armor-Like Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-indestructible-hoodie.md) - [Dinosaur-Shaped Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kawaii-ceramic-dinosaur-mug.md) - [Festive Sweater Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fandomspecific-sweater-vests.md) - [Retro Night Vision Goggles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jurassic-park-goggles.md) - [Dinosaur Fossil-Themed Bong Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinosaur-fossil.md) - [Interactive Hatching Dinosaur Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinosaur-toys.md) - [Superhero-Themed Dinosaur Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/web-chompin-spider-rex.md) - [Digital Dinosaur Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitzee-jurassic-world.md)