# Translating Travel Shirts This Shirt Has Icons That Allow Its Wearer to Navigate in New Countries By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-11-08 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-shirt References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/trvlshirt/trvlshirt-say-it-with-your-shirt?ref=category_recommended) These travel shirts could become a crucial item to bring along on trips – particularly ones that include [backpacking in areas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scapade-airpack-backpack) that are not central. [Language barriers are a common concern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rakun-card) for those traveling abroad. The 'TRVLshirt' aims to resolve this problem by offering a clothing item, a backpack and a tote bag that feature a multitude of icons that reference various objects or activities. The icons are simple and come in the form of images like a person sleeping on a bed, a phone, a plane and dozens more. The [travel shirts and bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inxects-vest) ensure that travelers will have a simple, visual way to communicate in situations where their knowledge of the regional language is limited or nonexistent. These functional clothing items are a simple yet innovative way to ensure the safety and convenience of individuals' travels around the world. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Multilingual Clothing:** The trend of clothing with icons that reference various objects or activities offers a simple, visual way to communicate in situations with language barriers. - **Travel Convenience:** The trend of functional clothing items that provide safety and convenience for travelers around the world. - **Visual Communication:** The trend of using simple and universal icons for communication in situations where regional languages are limited or nonexistent. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Travel and Tourism:** The travel industry can leverage multilingual clothing as a solution to language barriers, enhancing the experience for international travelers. - **Fashion and Apparel:** The fashion industry can explore the potential of incorporating functional features, like icons, into clothing, expanding their market and utility. - **Retail:** The retail industry can offer multilingual clothing as an innovative product category, attracting customers seeking convenient and communication-focused travel solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multilingual Translation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-translator1.md) - [Language-Assistance Travel Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluentalk.md) - [Immersive Language-Learning Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-echo.md) - [Consummate Carry-On Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/international-travel-backpack.md) - [Multilingual AI Travel App](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traveluh.md) - [Universal Language Translation Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vasco-v4-instant-translator.md) - [Luggage Personalization Stickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cityinspired-destination-stickers.md) - [Educational Friend-Finding Travel Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/felse-travel-app.md) - [Accessibility Travel Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rakun-card.md)