# Carbon Fiber-Infused Activewear The Iron Ocean 'CARFIBEX' Base Layer is Lightweight and Tactical By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-07-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iron-ocean-carfibex References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/technical-base-layer/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ironocean/carfibex-technical-base-layer-by-iron-ocean?ref=3b21to&utm_source=GadgetFlow&utm_campaign=GadgetFlow) The Iron Ocean 'CARFIBEX' base layer has been developed as a premium garment that will offer athletic enthusiasts with the ability to perform without having to think twice about their gear. The garments are crafted from a blend of micro modal, cashmere, Lycra and even carbon fiber that makes them a [lightweight yet highly comfortable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/set-active-unveils-luxform) option to wear when heading outdoors. Consumers can choose between summer and winter varieties to ensure they can stay cool or warm according to the weather. The Iron Ocean 'CARFIBEX' base layer works to keep wearers inherently comfortable at all times thanks to the [moisture management capabilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airism-bra-camisole) that will dissipate wetness as you go to ensure dryness for enhanced climate comfort. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Carbon Fiber Clothing:** There is an opportunity to create other athletic wear infused with carbon fiber technology, such as pants, jackets, and socks. - **Moisture Management Clothing:** Developing clothing with moisture-wicking technology is a potential disruptive innovation that could be applied in various other apparel industries. - **Seasonal Athleisure:** Creating activewear that can be worn comfortably during different seasons can be an opportunity within the athleisure industry. ### Where This Applies - **Sportswear:** The emerging trend of carbon fiber-infused activewear extends beyond base layers, offering opportunities in other sportswear segments. - **Fashion and Apparel:** The innovative mix of materials used to create the Iron Ocean 'CARFIBEX' has implications for other apparel industries. - **Outdoor Gear:** There is disruptive innovation potential for other outdoor gear industries to use moisture-wicking technology in their products as well. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tactical Technical Fabric Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-carbon-fibre-dyneema-pants.md) - [Midweight Base Layers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terramar-thermolator-20.md) - [Crowdfunded Graphene-Infused Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graftek-basics.md) - [Advanced Athletic Fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cordura-fabric.md) - [Premium Activewear Fleece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formafleece.md) - [High-Intensity Outdoor Baselayers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seamless-baselayer.md) - [Revolutionary Activewear Fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coolia-activewear.md) - [Sleek Recovery-Aiding Activewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hologenix.md) - [Advanced Carbon Fiber Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-marq-carbon.md)