# Low-Carbon Accessory Fashion accessories are made with less carbon. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Dec 6, 2021 | Category: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/environmental-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/lowcarbon-accessory ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.6/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Low-Carbon Accessory trend? **Low-Carbon Accessory:** Zero or low-carbon goals are becoming more common in many industries, and this now includes brands that offer accessories. Now, everything from purses to shoes are being made with low-carbon materials and/or production processes. ## The consumer insight behind the Low-Carbon Accessory trend As climate change's impact worsens and becomes more visible to the average consumer, more people are concerned with how their personal habits affect the environment. This has resulted in more eco-conscious shopping habits, and this trend will only continue as the issue worsens. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Jun 16 to Nov 27, 2021 - Published: Dec 6, 2021 - Patterns: [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality) - Megatrends: [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Themes within the Low-Carbon Accessory trend ### Low-carbon materials Sustainable fashion accessories made with low-carbon materials and production processes trend towards zero-carbon goals. ### Repurposed materials Leveraging repurposed materials is becoming a sustainable approach to many brands' production processes for reducing the carbon footprint. ### Bio-based materials Brands are introducing bio-based materials to produce high-performance products that are eco-friendly. ## What the Low-Carbon Accessory trend means for industry ### For Fashion Industry Brands in the fashion industry are producing low-carbon and repurposed materials to produce sustainable accessories. ### For Footwear Industry The footwear industry is adopting bio-based and low-carbon materials to produce sustainable and high-performance products. ### For Luxury Industry The luxury industry is adjusting its focus toward a sustainable and regenerative transformation model to create low-carbon footprint products. ## Workshop question How is your brand prioritizing sustainability? ## Trend signals for Low-Carbon Accessory Trend score 3.6 out of 10, from popularity 36%, activity 62%, freshness 11%. - Popularity: 36% - Activity: 62% - Freshness: 11% ## Examples of the Low-Carbon Accessory trend 4 featured examples from Jun 16 to Nov 27, 2021. - [Zero-Carbon Bag Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-carbon-bag): Superga Beauty's Bags Based on Cellulose Fibre are Low-Impact (Category: Eco) Implication: The fashion industry can benefit from innovation in sustainable materials and designs for bag production, particularly in reducing carbon footprint and waste. - [Low-Impact Footwear Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croslite): Crocs' New Bio-Based Croslite Material Has a Lower Carbon Footprint (Category: Eco) Implication: Footwear manufacturers can innovate to reduce their carbon footprint through the use of bio-based materials like Croslite and other sustainable practices. - [Sustainable Nylon Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-pliage-green): Longchamp Has Announced the New 'Le Pliage Green' Collection (Category: Eco) Implication: The fashion industry is being disrupted by the trend towards sustainability, providing opportunities for companies to introduce eco-friendly materials and production methods. - [Low-Carbon Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mulberry-bag-collection): This Mulberry Bag Collection Features the World's Lowest Carbon Leather (Category: Eco) Implication: The luxury fashion sector presents opportunities for businesses to invest in sustainable, locally-sourced materials and manufacturing methods, reducing carbon emissions and promot… ## Recent trend clusters - [Layered Getaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/short-trip-leisure) (World) - [Oven Aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/decorative-casserole-dishes) (Art & Design) - [Scaled Restraint](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/small-luxury-watches) (Fashion) - [Assisted Conversion](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/ai-assisted-checkout) (Business) ## Trending in Eco - [Jewel-Toned Fall Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quince-silk) - [Compostable Coffee Pucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-coffee-pucks) - [Intelligent Private Grids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ara-core-powers) - [Compact Electric Family MPVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-electric-family-mpvs) All articles: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco)