# Eco-Friendly Rain Gear The Cradle-to-Cradle Raincoat by Dutch Spirit is Recyclable By Chalaine Mantha | Published 2011-02-23 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cradle-to-cradle-raincoat References: [refinity.eu](http://www.refinity.eu/nl/first-runner-up---dutch-spirit.htm) & [dutchspirit](http://www.dutchspirit.com/#/collectie/smart-casual-dames) The Cradle-to-Cradle Raincoat by [Dutch Spirit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-gym-wipes) is an eco-friendly choice, as it is both nontoxic and [recyclable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/templa-1). The designer Fioen van Balgooi has made these coats quite stylish, in styles available for both men and women. The Cradle-to-Cradle Raincoats are featured in a brown-yellow mix as well as a beige and gray mix. The Cradle-to-Cradle Raincoat is made out of a custom fabric and can easily be taken apart for no-hassle recycling. The coats come with a variety of buttons, so you are able to customize how you want to do it up. This awesome coat would be a perfect protector from the [rainy spring season](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pieces-for-rainy-days). The Cradle-to-Cradle Raincoat was the first runner up in the Refinity eco fashion-design competition. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in sustainable clothing and accessories. - **Recyclable Rain Gear:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating rain gear that can easily be recycled. - **Customizable Raincoats:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in raincoats with customizable features. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in producing eco-friendly and recyclable fashion items. - **Textile:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing sustainable and easy-to-recycle textile materials. - **Outdoor Gear:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the creation of customizable rain gear for outdoor enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Waterproof Golf Suits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tindall-rain-jacket.md) - [100% Recyclable Lab Coats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclable-lab-coat.md) - [Circular Winter Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everpuff.md) - [Eco-Conscious Rain-Harvesting Headwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daughters-of-rain.md) - [Ethical Merino Wool Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knit-kite-jacket.md) - [Spring-Ready Organic Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pac-collection.md) - [Essential Weather-Resistant Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pieces-for-rainy-days.md) - [Recycled Tire Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kathmandu-epiq-se.md) - [Recycled Carbon-Made Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lululemon-3.md)