# Zipper T-Shirts The Zippa-T Reinvents the Ordinary By Josh Walker | Published 2013-03-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reinvented-tshirt-can-zip References: [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1758555952/zippa-t-reinvent-ordinary) & [zippat](http://zippat.com/) Zippa-T, a new [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graftek-basics) project launched this week, aims to reinvent society’s idea of the T-shirt. Seeing a zipper on a tee is not something most of are used to. In fact, it goes directly against the grain which has boomed the appeal of this product to many. As you watch Zippa-T’s Kickstarter video, you can see that the team behind Zippa-T is driven to promote individuality and originality through this reinvented product. Grant Bridges, inventor of the Zippa-T is adamant about keeping this unique product 100% USA made in Los Angeles. He states on the website, “I strongly believe that our partnership together will be overall beneficial for the local economy and sustainability of ethical practices in the garment district here in Los Angeles.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Reinvented Apparel:** The Zippa-T's use of a zipper on a T-shirt challenges traditional norms and appeals to those seeking unique clothing options. - **Promoting Individuality:** Zippa-T's mission to promote individuality and originality through their product taps into the growing trend of personal expression in fashion. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** Zippa-T's commitment to 100% USA-made production in Los Angeles aligns with the increasing demand for ethically and locally produced garments. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry has an opportunity to embrace more innovative and unconventional designs, like the Zippa-T, to cater to consumers seeking unique apparel. - **Apparel Manufacturing:** The apparel manufacturing industry can explore the use of unconventional materials and designs, such as incorporating zippers into T-shirts, to create new and distinctive products. - **Sustainable Fashion:** In the sustainable fashion industry, there is a potential for collaborations with brands like Zippa-T that prioritize local and ethical manufacturing practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique T-Shirt Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airknitx-tshirt.md) - [Woven Support Mattress Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ziwi-zipp.md) - [Actress-Backed Sensory Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zip-zap-zoop.md) - [Effortless AI T-Shirt Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-t.md) - [Powered Folding Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zipper-electric-scooter.md) - [AR Fashion Creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eternitee-ar-platform.md) - [Boldly Designed Zipped Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-sunder.md) - [Quick-Drying Summer T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-tee.md) - [Festive Convertible Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zip-off-holiday-sweater.md)