# Cryogenics-Inspired Fashion Lines The KRAKATAU 'Fall/Winter 2021' Collection Has Dropped By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2021-10-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krakatau-fallwinter-2021 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/10/krakatau-fall-winter-2021-cryogenics-collection-info) & [en.krakatauwear](https://en.krakatauwear.com/) The KRAKATAU 'Fall/Winter 2021' collection sticks to the brand's signature "antagonist survival kit" styles while introducing a new range of well-insulated garments inspired by cryogenics. The diverse collection boasts a wide range of pieces, including nylon shell jackets, puffers, parkas, and fleece sweaters, all delivered in a mix of muted colorways. Colors utilized in the capsule include gray, rust, black, navy, and washed-out lime green. All jackets and coats featured in the collection are made using high-end thermal carbon fabrics and recycled materials. For example, the new 'SYCAMORE' jacket features [water-resistant material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterproof-outdoor-collection), while the 'AITKEN' down jackets come equipped with natural insulation and recycled plastic fillers. Meanwhile, the collection's standout item, the 'CRYOGEN' jacket, is padded with [vacuum heat insulating material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elysium-blue-jacket) and layered with carbon nanotubes. Image Credit: KRAKATAU ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Cryogenic-inspired Fashion:** The cryogenic-inspired fashion trend presents opportunities for the fashion industry to explore sustainable materials and insulation techniques in apparel design. - **Thermal Carbon Fabrics:** Thermal carbon fabrics are a growing trend in the fashion industry, with opportunities to develop new and innovative materials that offer functionality and sustainability. - **Recycled Plastic Fillers:** The use of recycled plastic fillers in apparel design is a rising trend, with potential for further innovation in the fashion industry's use of sustainable materials and manufacturing processes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry has an opportunity to explore new materials and insulation techniques inspired by cryogenics to develop sustainable and functional apparel design. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Developing sustainable insulation materials such as thermal carbon fabrics offers opportunities for innovation within textile manufacturing. - **Eco-friendly Technology:** The use of recycled plastic fillers in apparel design reflects growing demand for eco-friendly technology, creating opportunities for innovation in sustainable materials and production processes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Timeless Winter Outwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-and-winter-line.md) - [Future-Forward Layering Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/north-seainspired-fallwinter-2025-line.md) - [Winter Apparel Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everyone-tokyo-fallwinter-2025.md) - [Tactical Weatherproof Fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haven-fallwinter-2024-collection.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Outdoor Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supreme-x-marmot.md) - [Space-Tech Insulated Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elysium-blue-jacket.md) - [Seasonal Outerwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-puffertech.md) - [Copper-Infused Subzero Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-full-metal-puffer.md)