Google Trends rising search · first seen 8 Aug 2023
"hi vis sweatshirt" is a search that Google Trends flagged as rising among people searching for sweatshirts, first seen on 8 Aug 2023 in the US, the United Kingdom and Australia. It has been recorded 29 times since; its biggest jump was 49,000% on 28 Oct 2024 — a Breakout, Google's label for growth above 5,000%. It was last seen rising on 15 Sep 2026.
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 Sep 2026
Searches peak in September–November — 2,900 a month at the top against ~490 in June, the quietest month. To catch the season, listings should be live by July.
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Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 8 August 2023 in the US, the United Kingdom, Australia. It has been recorded 29 times since, peaking at 49,000% on 28 October 2024.
Where is "hi vis sweatshirt" rising right now?
Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 15 September 2026 (US, GB, AU).
How does this year compare with last year?
Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 20,150% in 2024, against 250% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.
How many people search for "hi vis sweatshirt"?
Google Ads counted an average of 1,000 searches a month over the year to Sep 2026, peaking at 2,900 in Oct 2023. Demand is seasonal — plan for September–November and have listings live by July.
Can I put "hi vis sweatshirt" 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 sweatshirts); 4 related rising searches about "vis" 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 22 Oct 2026, 18:46 UTC.