# Recycled Tire Jackets The Kathmandu Epiq SE Jacket is Made from Fulgar's Q-CYCLE Yarn By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2024-10-15 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kathmandu-epiq-se References: [yahoo](https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/won-t-believe-kathmandu-jacket-100000075.html) & [kathmanduoutdoor](https://www.kathmanduoutdoor.com/)  The [Kathmandu](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kathmandus-aw25-heritage-collection) Epiq SE puffer jacket is a special edition of the New Zealand-based outdoor brand's heritage puffer jacket and it helps to keep wearers warm, dry and comfortable with recycled plastic waste, including end-of-life car tires. This new jacket reinvents the brand's Epid puffer and promises to deliver as much warmth as the original but with a more modern design and more sustainable features. The jacket's fabric is constructed from [Fulgar's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformations-second-swim-drop) Q-CYCLE yarn, which incorporates [recycled post-consumer waste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unifi), including car tires. This durable, water-repellant jacket boasts 600-fill power duck insulation and other details like an adjustable hood, hem and internal stretch cuffs to lock out the cold air, plus a stuff sack for ease of packing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 29% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Recycled Material Apparel:** Enhanced focus on sustainability in fashion by utilizing post-consumer waste such as car tires in the production of outdoor jackets. - **Eco-friendly Insulation:** Adoption of innovative materials like recycled plastic waste and duck insulation to produce warm, high-performance jackets. - **Modern Sustainable Design:** Integration of modern aesthetic elements with sustainable fabrics to cater to eco-conscious consumers in the outdoor apparel market. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Apparel:** Revamping traditional outdoor clothing with advanced, eco-friendly materials such as Fulgar's Q-CYCLE yarn to meet market demand for sustainability. - **Recycled Fiber Manufacturing:** Growth in the market for recycled fibers that repurpose end-of-life products like car tires into versatile and durable yarns for garment production. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Increased consumer interest in sustainably made fashion items prompting brands to innovate with recycled and environmentally friendly materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Circular Winter Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everpuff.md) - [Recycled Polyester Fleece Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patagonia-retrox-jacket.md) - [Recycled Carbon-Made Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lululemon-3.md) - [Sustainable Warm Parka Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stormshadow-parka.md) - [Recycled Wool Casual Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-wool-casual-jackets.md) - [Plush Recycled Fleece Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canwell-glacier-jacket.md) - [Weather-Resistant Performance Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nano-puff-jacket.md) - [Circular Outerwear Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/templa-1.md) - [Repairable Hardshell Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sperro-sv.md)