# Breathable Performance Outerwear Smartloft X is a Great Choice for Outdoor High-Intensity Activity By Grace Mahas | Published 2019-07-11 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartloft-x References: [smartwool](https://www.smartwool.com/homepage.html) & [smartwool](https://www.smartwool.com/smartloft-midlayers.html) The Smartloft X 60 Hoodie Full Zip MSR is available for both men and women and was made for high-intensity activity in cold-weather. It was created with breathability and comfort at the forefront of the design and it's ideal for athletes who need to use a full range of motion outdoors. The Smartloft X 60 Hoodie boasts a comfortable Merino wool liner that works to control sweat and odor. The DWR coating on the outer layer protects wearers from the elements with a wind-and-water-resistant outer shell. The hoodie also boasts two zipped hand pockets, an interior zip chest pocket that includes a media cord outlet, as well as two internal dump pockets. Whether you are skiing, hiking, or working, this hoodie provides the ultimate protection without inhibiting movement. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Breathable Performance Apparel:** Opportunities for creating sports and work-out apparel that integrates breathable, water-resistant and odor-free materials. - **Smart Fabrics:** Opportunities exist for creating smart fabrics that stabilize body temperature and manages moisture during high-intensity workouts. - **Athletic Wear Technology:** An opportunity for further development of athletic wear technology that seamlessly integrates comfort and functionality. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sportswear:** Manufacturers within the sportswear industry can innovate by integrating new materials and technologies to create innovative high-performance apparel. - **Athletic Goods:** Creating athletic goods that are weather-resistant and hydrophobic to protect against the elements during outdoor activities. - **Outdoor Gear:** Innovating within the outdoor gear industry by integrating smart fabric technology to create durable, high-performance gear for outdoor enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adventurous Alpine-Ready Coats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/houdini-moonwalk-houdi.md) - [Four-Way Stretch Wool Hoodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khl-dynawool-skuba-hoody.md) - [Winter Performance Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-performance-jacket.md) - [Performance Down Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-restrictions-summit-jacketi.md) - [Performance-Driven Down Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/down-hood.md) - [Performance Fleece Hoodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-sea-diver.md) - [Hybrid Insulation Winter Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khl-crossfire.md) - [Weather-Resistant Performance Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nano-puff-jacket.md) - [Ultra-Dense Fabric Diver Hoodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-deep-sea-diver-hoodie.md)