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# Head-Protecting Neck Warmers
The Rainscarf Pulls Double Duty as a Rain Hoodie

By Michael Hines | Published 2013-10-12 | Unique
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-rainscarf
References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2013/10/09/rainscarf-rain-scarf/) & [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/42645090/rainscarf-it-has-a-secret-inside)

Those who want more out of their scarves are going to love the RainScarf. This double-duty neck warmer is exactly what its name suggests: a scarf that also doubles as a protective hood. It was designed by Andre Dettler, an industrial designer based in Brooklyn, and comes in pink and gray.

The soft part of the scarf is made of either a [cashmere blend](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cashmere-turtlenecks) (grey) or a cotton polyester blend (pink.) The scarf measures 75 inches and quickly transforms into a hood when you turn it inside out. The hood portion is made of [water-resistant nylon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pieces-for-rainy-days), ensuring that your head will be effectively shielded from the elements. Dettler has successfully funded the RainScarf on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomade-58) and is shooting for a delivery date in early December, with a line of kids scarves to follow sometime in the future.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.2/10
- Popularity: 12% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Double-duty Fashion:** Creating fashion items that serve multiple purposes, such as a scarf that also doubles as a protective hood.
- **Protective Accessories:** Designing accessories that provide protection from the elements, such as a neck warmer that shields the head.
- **Water-resistant Materials:** Developing innovative materials, like water-resistant nylon, to ensure effective protection against harsh weather conditions.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Fashion:** Opportunities for fashion designers to create versatile and functional accessories that cater to the needs of consumers.
- **Outdoor Gear:** Innovations in protective accessories for outdoor enthusiasts who require reliable protection from the elements.
- **Textile Manufacturing:** Growing demand for specialized fabrics and materials that offer both comfort and weather resistance in fashion and other industries.

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