# Durable Fireproof Sweatshirts The Vollebak 100 Year Sweatshirt Repels Wind, Rain and Fire By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-04-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-100-year-sweatshirt References: [blessthisstuff](https://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/wear/shirts-sweaters/vollebak-100-year-sweatshirts/) & [vollebak](https://www.vollebak.com/product/100-year-sweatshirt-grey-green/) The [Vollebak](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-100-year-range) 100 Year Sweatshirt is an ultra-durable garment constructed with the adventurer lifestyle in mind to keep the wearer protected from the elements in a stylish way. The sweatshirt comes in a number of color options and appears as a simple sweater at first glance, but reveals a number of high-performance features upon closer inspection. The sweatshirt is constructed using [engineered fleece that is water repellent](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khl-dynawool-skuba-hoody), up to four-times more windproof than conventional fleece and also withstands encounters with fire. The Vollebak 100 Year Sweatshirt features a four-way stretch to accommodate a full range of motion and comes backed by the brand's guarantee of quality craftsmanship. Priced at $445, the sweatshirt is capable of being worn on its own or as an [insulating layer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-full-metal-puffer). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Durable Clothing:** Opportunities for creating ultra-durable clothing are presented by the demand of outdoor adventurers for clothing that can withstand harsh conditions. - **Performance Fabric:** Innovations in performance fabric technology opens up opportunities for creating clothing that is water repellent, windproof and fire resistant. - **Multi-functional Apparel:** The demand for multi-functional clothing that can be used as both a standalone piece and as an insulating layer presents opportunities for innovation in clothing design. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Outdoor Apparel Industry:** Innovation in ultra-durable clothing and performance fabrics presents an opportunity for growth and differentiation in the outdoor apparel industry. - **Workwear Industry:** Apparel that offers functionality and protection, such as fire-resistant clothing can be updated to include advancements in performance fabrics and create safer and more durable workwear for a variety of industries. - **Military and Law Enforcement Industries:** Opportunities for creating high-performance, ultra-durable clothing that offers protection and functionality for military and law enforcement personnel exist in the development of advanced performance fabrics that are fire-resistant, water repellent and windproof. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comfy Hard-Wearing Clothing Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-100-year-range.md) - [Advanced Armor-Like Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-indestructible-hoodie.md) - [Adaptable Adventure-Proof Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/100-year-pants-v2.md) - [Performance Fleece Hoodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-sea-diver.md) - [Ultra-Dense Fabric Diver Hoodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-deep-sea-diver-hoodie.md) - [Phosphorescent Color-Changing Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollbak-firefly-jacket.md) - [Rugged Athlete-Approved Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ten-thousand-versatile-shirt-20.md) - [Reinforced Japanese-Inspired Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-sashiko-chore-jacket.md) - [Copper-Infused Subzero Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-full-metal-puffer.md)