# Hybrid Sweater Jackets Mike Campau's 'Swacket' is a Concept for Under Armour By Joey Haar | Published 2016-12-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swacket References: [abduzeedo](http://abduzeedo.com/under-armour-swacket-product-design-photography) & [mikecampau](http://mikecampau.com/under-armour-swacket) The Swacket concept is the ideal middle ground between two common outdoor clothing items. Designed for Under Armour, the Swacket is part sweater and part jacket (hence the portmanteau in its name.) The benefit of such a [hybrid piece of clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khl-crossfire) is that it solves a common weather conundrum. In rainy places like the Pacific northwest, having [good rain gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pieces-for-rainy-days) is a necessity. Lugging around a raincoat on the chance that rain will begin to fall is far from convenient, but getting stuck in the rain without any protection is even worse. The Swacket eliminates both of these scenarios. The piece is designed with an [interior fleece like a zip-up hoodie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khl-dynawool-skuba-hoody), but its outer material is made from water-resistant nylon that keeps people dry and warm in the rain. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hybrid Clothing:** Creating clothing items that combine the benefits of different garments, such as sweaters and jackets, to provide versatility and convenience. - **Weather-resistant Tech:** Integrating innovative materials and technologies into apparel to offer protection from various weather conditions without sacrificing comfort and style. - **Functional Fashion:** Developing fashion-forward designs that serve a practical purpose, addressing specific needs and enhancing the overall user experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Outdoor Apparel:** Revolutionizing the outdoor apparel industry by introducing hybrid garments like the Swacket that offer the best of both worlds in terms of comfort and protection. - **Sports Gear:** Exploring opportunities for hybrid clothing in the sports gear industry, providing athletes and sports enthusiasts with functional and adaptable garments for various weather conditions. - **Fashion Retail:** Embracing the trend of functional fashion to create innovative clothing options that appeal to style-conscious consumers seeking versatile and weather-resistant apparel. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid Vest Jacket Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/columbia-csc1938-dually-mountain-outerchange.md) - [Winter Performance Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-performance-jacket.md) - [All-Weather Travel Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpargali-jacket.md) - [Wind-Protecting Transitional Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quilted-windcheater-jacket.md) - [Tactical Inclement Weather Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storm-jacket.md) - [Neoshell 3-Layer Textile Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squad-jacket.md) - [Layering-Friendly Fleece Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-fleece-jacket.md) - [One-Piece Adult Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffer-chubbsie.md) - [Hybrid Insulation Winter Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khl-crossfire.md)