Multifunctional Clothing Tags

The Columbia Survival Labels Turn into Helpful Tools on Their Own

More often than not a clothing tag can seem like a waste of materials, yet that is far from the case when it comes to these Columbia Survival Labels. In order to give such a retail staple a longer life, this clothing company has creatively turned them into helpful tools when out and about in the great outdoors.

Created with the help of the Ogilvy ad agency branch based in Istanbul, Turkey, the Columbia Survival Labels appear to be made with adventurers in mind. From a fishing line tool to a sun dial tool and even a handsaw, clothing tags have never been more badass. People will definitely feel as though they are getting bang for their buck when they pick up an item from Columbia.

Multifunctional Clothing Tags
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing clothing tags that have multiple functional uses beyond just providing information about the garment.

Who This Affects Most

Outdoor Retail
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating multifunctional clothing tags into outdoor apparel to provide practical tools for adventurers.
SCORE
6.6 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 93%
Activity 98%
Freshness 8%

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