# Lightweight Nylon Bags KAPITAL Launches Boro Bags for the Warmer SS20 Season By Amy Duong | Published 2020-05-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boro-bag References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/5/kapital-transfer-nylon-boro-bags-release) & [kapital-webshop.jp](https://www.kapital-webshop.jp/item/EK946.html) KAPITAL unveils a selection of snufkin boro bags to its Spring/Summer 2020 collection as additional lightweight carrying designs. The brand constructs the bags from cotton and nylon materials to prepare for the rising temperatures. The first of the two bags is detailed with a transcription of soft boro textures, mending the [patchwork together](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-north-face-japan-x-sashiko-gals1) for a unique indigo visual that showcases conjoined cloths. The brand uses century-old techniques of Japanese boro to create a [nylon material for durability](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nylon-tote-bags). It gives the bag a sporty aesthetic and lightweight functional feel. The colorway is green, brown, and black for an earthy palette done in a Japanese Ainu pattern. The bags are each complete with a zipper enclosed pocket and [adjustable strap](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topologie-1). Image Credit: KAPITAL ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Lightweight Carrying Designs:** Opportunity for creating innovative, functional bags with lightweight materials for warmer seasons. - **Boro Textures:** Opportunity to incorporate unique indigo visual patterns using century-old Japanese boro techniques. - **Ainu Pattern:** Opportunity to explore the use of traditional Japanese Ainu patterns in bag designs. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Accessories:** Opportunity for fashion accessory brands to create lightweight, durable bags for the warmer seasons. - **Textile and Fabric:** Opportunity for textile manufacturers to develop nylon materials with unique indigo boro textures. - **Japanese Crafts:** Opportunity for Japanese craft companies to incorporate traditional Ainu patterns into bag designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Celebratory Plant-Based Bag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porter-tanker.md) - [Textural Panelling Denim Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boro-pack.md) - [Material-Updated Technical Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allnew-tanker.md) - [Minimalist Japanese Bag Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-2.md) - [Collaborative Floral-Detailed Nylon Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cecilie-bahnsen-3.md) - [Urban Explorer-Centric Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topologie-1.md) - [Climate Conscious Summer Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baggu.md) - [Compact Bamboo Tote Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filament-collection.md) - [Posh Plant-Based Bag Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porter-yoshida.md)