# Illuminating Superhero Underwear These Batman-Themed Briefs Have a Glow-in-the-Dark Design Pattern By M | Published 2015-08-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hero-underwear References: [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/imtg/?cpg=wnrss) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com) If you've always wanted to feel like a capped crusader under your clothes, then perhaps these [superhero underwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underaware) designs by [Think Geek](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vlasic-pickles) are just what you need to sport. These briefs pay tribute to the Dark Knight with a retro design and glow-in-the-dark patterns. One of the key elements to being a superhero is that your identity remains secret and these undies help do the job if you're an aspiring Bruce Wayne. These undies come in a chic brief cut and in a handy set of three. Each of the undies pay tribute to the old school Batman aesthetic with the former Batman logo on one pair, the yellow Bat Signal on another and a Batman symbol pattern on the last. The pieces in the design that feature the yellow and blue fabric paint glow-in-the-dark, change color and even fully disappear just like the capped crusader. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Glow-in-the-dark Designs:** The use of glow-in-the-dark patterns in apparel can create a unique and fun experience for consumers. - **Superhero-themed Underwear:** The popularity of superhero culture can be leveraged to offer trendy and stylish underwear options. - **Retro Design Aesthetics:** Nostalgic design elements can attract customers seeking a vintage feel to their clothing choices. ### Who This Affects Most - **Apparel:** Innovative clothing designs can make a significant impact on the apparel industry, attracting new customers and increasing sales. - **Fashion Accessories:** Superhero-themed underwear can be considered a fashionable accessory that caters to fans looking to incorporate their favorite characters into their daily wardrobe. - **Entertainment Merchandise:** Utilizing popular superhero aesthetics can lead to the creation of new merchandise opportunities for the entertainment industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Film-Inspired Graphic Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dark-knight-collection.md) - [Dark Superhero Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-x-blvck-collection.md) - [Empowering Superhero-Inspired Shapewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inner-armour.md) - [Dark Superhero Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-x-air-up.md) - [Classic Superhero-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-hungry-for-heroes.md) - [Batman-Themed Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-small-kitchen-appliance-design.md) - [Bold Statement Boxers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royalty-boxer-briefs.md) - [Superhero-inspired Stealthy Puffers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solander-batman.md) - [Cult Film-Inspired Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-tee.md)