# Packable Sportswear Concepts Kim Jones Joined with Nike Again to Expand on Its Travel-Ready Line By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-09-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travelready References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/9/kim-jones-nikelab-packable-sport-style-collection-returns) & [nike](http://www.nike.com/us/en_us/c/nikelab/) Following up a previous collaborative release of [travel-ready sportswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-ispa) that was made with the summer's Rio athletes in mind, British fashion designer Kim Jones helped [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feng-chen-wang-2) to increase its offerings. Like its former collection, the latest designs were made to be easily packed -- meaning that the apparel can be quickly folded down into super small sizes. With this, Kim Jones and Nike ensure that the collection is suited to those looking for travel-ready alternatives that don't miss out on a fashionable aesthetic or a functional use of fabric. Using [Nike's 'Tech Fleece' technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-boreas), the sportswear is cozy and breathable at the same time -- making it perfect for athletes training in the colder seasons. In addition to this, the fabric gives a well-structured look to the pieces, which adds to the modern and minimalist look that's carried throughout. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, 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 - **Packable Sportswear:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to create new packable sportswear concepts that combine fashion and functionality for travelers and athletes. - **Tech Fleece Technology:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to develop new applications for Nike's Tech Fleece technology that provide comfort, breathability, and structure for sportswear. - **Travel-ready Alternatives:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to design travel-ready alternatives to traditional sportswear that offer both style and convenience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the potential of packable sportswear concepts and travel-ready alternatives to address the needs of fashionable and practical travelers. - **Sportswear:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity in the sportswear industry to incorporate Nike's Tech Fleece technology into their products to enhance comfort and breathability for athletes. - **Textile Manufacturing:** The textile manufacturing industry can explore innovative fabric technologies like Tech Fleece to create structured and functional sportswear for various applications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Athletic Wear Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikeskims-collection.md) - [Minimalistic Activewear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-x-sacai.md) - [Alpine Streetwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jacquemus-x-nike.md) - [Utilitarian Technical Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-ispa.md) - [Off-Grid Urbanite Fleece Garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-boreas.md) - [Adaptive Inflatable Puffers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-milano-jacket.md) - [Sporty-Infused Technical Workwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-life.md) - [Technical Sports Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-mountaineering-umbro.md) - [Elevated Winter Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-north-face-x-skims.md)