# Ultra-Thin Windbreakers The S-LAB Light Jacket by Soloman Folds Up to Fit in Pockets By Meghan Young | Published 2013-04-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slab-light-jacket References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2013/04/10/superlight-windbreaker-folds-up-to-fit-in-your-pocket/) & [salomon](http://www.salomon.com/us/product/s-lab-light-jacket-m.html) The S-LAB Light Jacket is an [ultra-thin windbreaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-acg-lava-loft-down-jacket) perfect for runners, and anyone else who needs or appreciates efficient hi-tech outerwear. It offers a great way to protect people from the elements in as lightweight a manner as possible. On an even more practical note, the S-LAB Light Jacket is so thin it can fold up to fit unnoticed in people's pockets. This makes it the perfect [emergency coat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insulated-coaches-jacket) when temperatures drop unexpectedly or winds start to pick up. Designed by [Salomon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sportstyle-line), the S-LAB Light Jacket weighs only 70 grams (2.5 ounces). Boasting ClimaWind technology, it is made out of a highly breathable material that will help regulate body temperature. This way wearers won't ever get too hot that they feel forced to take it off for a bit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Ultra-thin Windbreakers:** Opportunity to create a line of ultra-thin windbreakers for individuals who need efficient hi-tech outerwear but also value lightweight and easy-to-carry options. - **Pocket-sized Jackets:** Opportunity to innovate within outerwear by creating more pocket-sized jackets, similar to the S-LAB Light Jacket by Salomon, for emergency and travel purposes. - **Breathable Materials:** Opportunity to explore the use and creation of highly breathable materials within the fashion and athletic industries for clothes that help regulate body temperature. ### Who This Affects Most - **Athletic Apparel:** Opportunity to create athletic apparel items that are both comfortable and lightweight, such as ultra-thin windbreakers like the S-LAB Light Jacket by Salomon. - **Travel Gear:** Opportunity for travel gear companies to create more pocket-sized jackets for individuals to carry on-the-go, like the S-LAB Light Jacket by Salomon. - **Fashion Industry:** Opportunity for the fashion industry to incorporate and market breathable materials within clothing lines for their regulating bodily temperature and creating more comfortable garments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Low-Bulk Trail Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futurelight-papsura-jacket.md) - [All-Weather Waterproof Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storm-allweather-jacket.md) - [Weather-Resistant Performance Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nano-puff-jacket.md) - [Aerogel-Insulated Jacket Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacepeak-jacket.md) - [Tactical Inclement Weather Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storm-jacket.md) - [All-Weather Travel Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpargali-jacket.md) - [Packable Adventurer Puffer Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proof-powerfill-down-jacket.md) - [Sports Coat Down Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dan-anthony-urban-windbreaker.md) - [Winter Performance Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-performance-jacket.md)