# Hyper Reflective Coats The Stone Island Reflective Jacket is Out of This World By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-01-22 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-island-reflective-jacket References: [freshnessmag](http://www.freshnessmag.com/2011/01/20/stone-island-reflective-jacket/) & [stoneisland](http://www.stoneisland.co.uk/) The Stone Island Reflective Jacket is definitely not like most other jackets on the market. The [polyester shell](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shielding-jacket) is made out of state of the art material that contains glass fibers blended right into it. If you're going out for a jog at night time, the Stone Island Reflective Jacket is the perfect thing to wear. These [jackets are super reflective](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-performance-jacket), even in low light, and are currently available in [two colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-island-marina-aw25) (yellow and blue) featuring accented white zippers and button snaps.. It's one way to really light up your wardrobe! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Reflective Clothing:** The use of reflective materials in clothing to increase visibility in low light environments creates unique branding opportunities for outdoor and athletic apparel companies. - **Glass Fiber Integration:** Incorporating glass fibers into materials used for clothing or other products creates opportunities to enhance durability and/or functionality, especially in the tech and automotive industries. - **Athletic Safety Gear:** The increasing popularity of outdoor activities and fitness routines creates a high demand for safety gear that enhances visibility and performance, providing opportunities for innovation in the sports and fitness industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Outdoor and Athletic Apparel:** The incorporation of hyper-reflective technology opens doors for outdoor and athletic apparel brands to offer customers unique options for safety and visibility. - **Textile Manufacturing:** The adoption of glass fiber integration into new textile manufacturing processes provides new possibilities for durable and functional materials in several industries. - **Sports and Fitness Equipment:** The development of reflective surfaces and incorporation of safety gear into equipment and clothing is a valuable opportunity for the sports and fitness industry to improve performance and entertainment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Metal-Infused Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-islands-metal-mesh-jacket.md) - [Satellite Imagery Winter Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-island-earth-mapping-camouflage.md) - [Phosphorescent Color-Changing Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollbak-firefly-jacket.md) - [Subterranean-Inspired Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-island-marina-aw25.md) - [Ultra-Thin Functional Leather Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-leather-organza.md) - [Space-Tech Insulated Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elysium-blue-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) - [Exclusive Luxe Technical Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-and-stone-island.md)