# Upcycled Fire Hose Belts Hosegear Uses Fire Hoses as a Primary Material By luka de felice | Published 2013-12-24 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-hose-belt-fashion References: [bit.ly](http://bit.ly/JI1Xxz) & [indiegogo](http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/hosegear-fire-hose-belt/x/5543178) We all love to stay trendy, keeping up to date with what’s hot, and looking great, but some of us are torn apart by the huge waste and environmental impact produced by the fashion industry each year. New eco-fashion company Hosegear came up with the [fire hose belt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodland-everlasting-garden-hose) that is made to last years and save the planet belt by belt. The problem of waste is not only a problem that hits the clothing industry, but virtually all spheres were mass production is a main component. Hosegear belt is a symbol. It's an icon that screams that change is possible. We can [recycle, rebuild, create](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-camping-gear) and inspire, with a minimal environmental footprint and by wasting less resources. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upcycling Fashion:** The trend towards upcycling fashion waste into new clothing items, such as Hosegear's fire hose belts. - **Sustainable Accessories:** The trend towards creating sustainable fashion accessories using unconventional materials, such as fire hoses. - **Waste Reduction:** The trend towards reducing waste in the fashion industry and creating products that are made to last for years. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can benefit from incorporating upcycling and sustainable practices to reduce waste and create unique, eco-friendly products. - **Environmental Conservation:** Companies focused on environmental conservation can explore opportunities to partner with fashion brands, such as Hosegear, to create products that promote sustainability. - **Accessories:** The accessories industry can expand their product line by creating sustainable and eco-friendly accessories, such as Hosegear's fire hose belts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Emergency Tracking Belt Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-x-recco-stretch-belt.md) - [Zero-Waste Hair Ties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fizzy-goblet.md) - [Airline Safety Equipment Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-life-vests.md) - [Recycled Rope-Made Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shore.md) - [Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-fashion-collection.md) - [Minimalist Ultra-Durable Garden Hoses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodland-everlasting-garden-hose.md) - [Recycled Tire Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kathmandu-epiq-se.md) - [Retail Overconsumption Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coachtopia-1.md) - [Upcycled Aircraft Luggages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emirates-2.md)