# Technical Utilitarian Capsules ACRONYM's Spring/Summer 2022 Drop B Features Techwear Essentials By Kanesa D | Published 2022-05-19 | Updated 2022-05-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acronym-1 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/5/acronym-spring-summer-2022-drop-b-hbx-release-info) & [hbx](https://hbx.com/men/brands/acronym?utm_source=hypebeast.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=mens-2019-8-3013-hypebeast-en-affiliates-owned&utm_content=text-placement-editorial-post) [ACRONYM’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acronym-x-aliveform-the-blade) new addition to its Spring/Summer 2022 collection sticks to the brand’s utilitarian aesthetic, comprised of jackets, graphic tees, cargo shorts, sweatpants, and hoodies. Highlights include the ‘2L [GORE](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-peak-x-merrell-speedarc-matis-goretex-sp)-[TEX](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reigning-champ-goretex) INFINIUM™ WINDSTOPPER® JACKET,’ a windproof, water-resistant outerwear option with snap buttons and a zip-up closure. Bottoms include the ‘NYLON STRETCH BDU SHORTS,’ made with an integrated belt and zip fly. The shorts come in ‘Black’ and ‘Coyote,’ along with the ‘P10A-E CARGO PANTS.’ The headlining piece of the collection is the ‘MERCERIZED COTTON SLEEVELESS T-SHIRT,’ a sleeveless t-shirt worn by ACRONYM founder Errolson Hugh. The shirt features a printed ‘Wildcard’ graphic on the chest and rear. Consumers can shop ACRONYM’s Drop B of Spring/Summer 2022 at HBX. Image Credit: ACRONYM ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Techwear Fashion:** The rise of technical utilitarian capsules presents opportunities in materials and design innovation for fashion brands. - **Performance Fabrics:** As technical fabrics become more commonplace in fashion, there is an opportunity for textile companies to develop eco-friendly options with high performance capabilities. - **Sustainable Fashion:** The utilitarian aesthetic in fashion presents an opportunity for brands to incorporate sustainability into their designs, using recycled and eco-friendly materials. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** As seen in ACRONYM's Spring/Summer 2022 collection, fashion companies have opportunities to incorporate technical materials, sustainable practices, and utilitarian aesthetics into their designs. - **Textile Manufacturing:** The trend towards technical fabrics in fashion presents opportunities for textile companies to innovate and create sustainable, high-performance materials. - **Retail:** Retail companies can benefit from the growing popularity of technical utilitarian capsules by curating collections that cater to consumers seeking both functionality and fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spring Technical Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoldwall-5.md) - [Layered Utility Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-yoke.md) - [Technical Sports Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-mountaineering-umbro.md) - [Utility Layering Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jjjjound-x-descente.md) - [Archival Spring-Ready Gorp Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-241.md) - [Spring-Ready Militaristic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpha-industries-2.md) - [Refined Spring-Centric Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reimagined-icons.md) - [Utilitarian Technical Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-ispa.md) - [Utility Tokyo Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackeyepatch-winter.md)