# Glowing Athletic Windbreakers Vollebak's Solar Charged Jacket Glows in the Dark By Joey Haar | Published 2017-08-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-charged-jacket References: [fastcodesign](https://www.fastcodesign.com/90135683/a-glowing-windbreaker-for-when-your-rave-days-are-over?partner=feedburner&utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feedburner+fastcodesign&utm_content=feedburner) & [vollebak](https://www.vollebak.com/product/solar-charged-jacket/) Vollebak's Solar Charged Jacket is a new piece of athletic gear that's yet another creative piece of innovation from the apparel company. After releasing a midlayer jogging shirt in "the world's most visible color" and a hoodie designed to last longer than the wearer lives, the company's new product is a windbreaker that collects sunlight to glow in the dark. The Solar Charged Jacket is made from a [lightweight, see-through, light grey material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solament). During the day, it looks like a relatively plain windbreaker and rain jacket that keeps its wearer shielded from the elements. During the night, though, the jacket's safety features leap into action. Thanks to its [glow-in-the-dark material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glow-in-the-dark-water-bottle), the jacket is far safer than other [nighttime athletic gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ciele-nite-rite), since it can even keep wearers visible in environments where there's no other light (places like mountain trails or forest runs.) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Glow-in-the-dark Athletic Gear:** There is a growing trend in the athletic industry for innovative gear that provides visibility in low-light conditions. - **Sustainable Material Innovation:** The use of lightweight, see-through, and solar-capturing materials in athletic apparel is becoming increasingly popular. - **Safety-enhancing Technology:** Incorporating glow-in-the-dark features into athletic gear is a disruptive innovation opportunity to improve visibility and safety. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sportswear:** Sportswear companies can explore the development of glow-in-the-dark apparel to meet the demand for enhanced visibility during nighttime activities. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Outdoor recreation and adventure companies can leverage glow-in-the-dark technology to enhance safety for customers engaging in nighttime activities. - **Sustainable Fashion:** The sustainable fashion industry can benefit from using solar charging technology to create eco-friendly glow-in-the-dark apparel. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Phosphorescent Color-Changing Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollbak-firefly-jacket.md) - [Infrared Light-Converted Warm Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/downless-down-jacket.md) - [Salvaged Spacecraft Material Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martian-aerogel-jacket.md) - [Protective Silver-Infused Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shielding-jacket.md) - [Inflatable Olympic Jacket Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-thermafit-air-milano-jacket.md) - [Transparent Puffer Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solament.md) - [Space-Tech Insulated Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elysium-blue-jacket.md) - [Winter Performance Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-performance-jacket.md) - [Glow-in-the-Dark Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glow-in-the-dark-water-bottle.md)