# Carbon-Negative Adventure Towels The PANGEA Bamboo Eco Towel 2.0 is Functional and Sustainable By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-04-09 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-towel References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/04/08/this-bamboo-fiber-travel-towel-is-probably-the-worlds-first-carbon-negative-towel/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/williamdewey/pangea-bamboo-eco-towel-20?ref=e1i7v4) The PANGEA Bamboo Eco Towel 2.0 is an outdoor adventure-ready linen product that is focused on providing an impressive functionality that doesn't come at the expense of the planet. Featuring a [carbon-negative design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-negative-area-rug), the towels are crafted using bamboo and maintain an [ultra-absorbent construction](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rebecca-udall) that will absorb more than three-times the amount of microfiber. The towels come in a range of color options and three styles to choose from, and are perfect for life in the great outdoors when traveling or exploring. The PANGEA Bamboo Eco Towel 2.0 has a [plastic-free construction](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-bags-for-essentials) that, with every purchase, will support the health of the environment by raising money for beach cleanups to be organized. This makes the towels a great way to enhance travel experiences, while also supporting the environment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Carbon-negative Towels:** Carbon-negative designs for everyday products, such as towels, will be crucial for businesses to contribute to sustainable living and simultaneously appeal to eco-conscious customers. - **Bamboo Fabric Products:** Innovative uses of bamboo fabric in creating towels and other products have the potential to disrupt the textile industry by providing durable and sustainable alternatives to traditional material sourcing methods. - **Functional Outdoor Adventure Products:** There is a growing consumer trend towards eco-friendly and functional products for outdoor use, presenting an opportunity for companies to create carbon-negative and environmentally supportive adventure gear. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Outdoor Adventure Gear:** The outdoor adventure gear industry can benefit from the trend of eco-friendly and functional products, such as carbon-negative towels, to appeal to nature enthusiasts and environmentally conscious consumers. - **Textile and Fabric Manufacturing:** Traditional textile and fabric manufacturing companies can find opportunities in incorporating bamboo fabric into their production processes to create sustainable and innovative products like carbon-negative towels. - **Environmental Activism:** The intersection of environmental activism and business could disrupt traditional models of corporate social responsibility by emphasizing direct action such as beach cleanups and carbon-negative product designs like the PANGEA Bamboo Eco Towel 2.0. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Traveler Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-travel-towel.md) - [Strong Bamboo Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panda-eco-paper.md) - [Eco-Conscious Beach Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiveadrift.md) - [Waffle-Woven Bamboo Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casacru-bamboo-towels.md) - [Absorbent Reusable Paper Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reusable-paper-towel.md) - [Plastic-Free Kitchen Paper Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betterway-bamboo.md) - [Bamboo Sugarcane Paper Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-free-paper-towels.md) - [Perma-Black Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-towel-collection.md) - [Expanding Towel Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expanding-towel.md)