# Glowing Superhero Snapbacks This Batman Hat Cleverly Glows Green When the Lights are Off By M | Published 2014-06-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-hat References: [geekalerts](http://www.geekalerts.com/batman-glow-in-the-dark-hat/) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/1ba8/?cpg=cj&ref=&CJURL=&CJID=297616) You can feel like the [notorious capped crusader](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solander-batman) everyday of the week with this boisterous Batman hat. Designed to look like a snapback, this wearable superhero accessory comes with a glow-in-the-dark bat signal emblem. In the Batman films whenever the Dark Knight's assistance is needed by the Gotham City police, they turn on the infamous bat signal light on top of the police headquarters. The symmetrical bat lights up the sky and Batman comes to save the day. To commemorate Batman's legendary superhero status, this snapback features a copy of the iconic bat signal stitched onto the back of the black baseball cap. The emblem is cleverly made from [glow-in-the-dark material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ddbrand-circuit-board) so when the day turns into night, your hat will begin to glow. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Glow-in-the-dark Accessories:** There is a growing trend for accessories that glow in the dark, creating opportunities for unique and eye-catching designs in various industries. - **Superhero Fashion:** Superhero-inspired fashion is gaining popularity, creating opportunities for innovative and stylish accessories that showcase iconic characters like Batman. - **Symbolic Embellishments:** Embellishments that symbolize a character or concept, such as the bat signal in this snapback, are becoming popular, creating opportunities for unique designs in fashion and accessories. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can take advantage of the trend for glow-in-the-dark accessories by incorporating unique designs and materials into their products. - **Accessories:** The accessory industry can embrace the superhero fashion trend by creating innovative products such as glow-in-the-dark snapbacks with symbolic embellishments like the bat signal. - **Entertainment Merchandise:** The entertainment merchandise industry can capitalize on the growing demand for superhero-inspired fashion by creating products like glow-in-the-dark hats with iconic symbols that resonate with fans. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Athletic Nighttime Visibility Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melin-agame-icon-hydro.md) - [Dark Superhero Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-x-blvck-collection.md) - [Film-Inspired Graphic Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dark-knight-collection.md) - [Dark Superhero Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-x-air-up.md) - [Cult Film-Inspired Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-tee.md) - [Superhero-inspired Stealthy Puffers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solander-batman.md) - [Clipping Strap-Free Headlamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebo-einstein-cap-light.md) - [Superhero-Inspired Streetwear Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superman-collection.md) - [Superhero-Themed Hypercar Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pininfarina.md)