# Environmentally Conscious Beanies Northface's New Beanies Were Made on an Eco-Friendly Sheep Farm By Ell Smith | Published 2017-11-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/northfaces-new-beanies References: [psfk](https://www.psfk.com/2017/11/the-north-face-created-a-hat-that-benefits-the-environment.html) & [thenorthface](https://www.thenorthface.com/en_ca/homepage.html) Northface's new beanies were designed with the environmentally conscious in mind, as it uses materials sourced from the innovative Bare Ranch, on the border of California and Nevada. Bare Ranch uses a unique method of sheep rearing which takes in 4,000 metric tons of CO2, benefiting the environment as a result. The textile organization Fibershed partnered with this ranch, creating a [carbon farming strategy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coyuchi-1) which combines textiles and Bare Ranch's unique environmental practices. Northface's new beanies are being created through this collaborative process, as an extension of the company's efforts to implement more [environmentally friendly practices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regeneration-nation). Northface's goal is to aid in this program's expansion, inspiring other brands to reflect on practices that may be damaging to the environment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Materials:** The use of materials sourced from innovative eco-friendly sheep farms presents an opportunity for businesses to create products that are environmentally conscious. - **Carbon Farming:** The collaboration between textile organizations and sheep farms to create carbon farming strategies opens up avenues for disruptive innovation in sustainable textile production. - **Environmental Consciousness:** The increasing demand for environmentally friendly products provides an opportunity for businesses to develop new offerings that align with consumer values. ### Who This Affects Most - **Outdoor Apparel:** The outdoor apparel industry can leverage the use of eco-friendly materials to create sustainable and environmentally conscious products. - **Textile Manufacturing:** The textile manufacturing industry can explore carbon farming strategies to reduce their carbon footprint and adopt more sustainable practices. - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can cater to the growing consumer demand for environmentally conscious products by offering a variety of eco-friendly options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Merino-Based Adventure Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icebreaker-1.md) - [Ethical Merino Wool Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knit-kite-jacket.md) - [Eco-Minded Denim Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bayeas.md) - [Adventurer-Focused Sustainable Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deadbyrd-trademark-ecowear.md) - [Versatile Family-Friendly Beanies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laolao.md) - [Sustainable Knitwear Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-regenerative-wool.md) - [Traceable Zero Waste Jumpers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/navygrey.md) - [Ethical Hemp-Derived Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofrico.md) - [Premium Wool Running Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merino-beanie.md)