Google Trends rising search · first seen 19 Dec 2023
"1/4 zip sweater mens" is a search that Google Trends flagged as rising among people searching for sweaters, first seen on 19 Dec 2023 in the US, the United Kingdom and Canada. It has been recorded 26 times since; its biggest jump was 15,300% on 22 Aug 2024 — a Breakout, Google's label for growth above 5,000%. Right now it is rising in the Past 30 days window in Canada.
Tracking coverage has grown over the years (more niches, countries and time windows), so earlier years can under-count.
Search demand by month
Google Ads · data through Aug 2026
Searches peak in November–December — 27,100 a month at the top against ~4,375 in July, the quietest month. To catch the season, listings should be live by September.
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Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 19 December 2023 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada. It has been recorded 26 times since, peaking at 15,300% on 22 August 2024.
Where is "1/4 zip sweater mens" rising right now?
In the last 24 hours it appeared in the Past 30 days window for Canada, with a best growth of 200%.
How does this year compare with last year?
Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 15,300% in 2024, against 7,750% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.
How many people search for "1/4 zip sweater mens"?
Google Ads counted an average of 8,100 searches a month over the year to Aug 2026, peaking at 27,100 in Dec 2023. Demand is seasonal — plan for November–December and have listings live by September.
Can I put "1/4 zip sweater mens" on a shirt or a listing?
It is a generic product term, so the trademark risk is low; the design itself has to be the reason to buy.
Is it a good keyword for print-on-demand designs?
It passes the print-on-demand filter (people search for it together with sweaters); 8 related rising searches about "zip" are listed below. Check the trademark status of any brand or name in the phrase before using it on a listing.
Source: Google Trends rising searches. Updated 30 Oct 2026, 11:50 UTC.