# Frat-Themed Menswear PAL Sporting Goods Unveils Its 'Fraternity' Capsule By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2022-01-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pal-sporting-goods References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/1/pal-sporting-goods-fraternity-capsule-collection-release-info) & [palsportinggoods](https://www.palsportinggoods.com/) American menswear label [PAL Sporting Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pal-sporting-goods-2) has unveiled its new 'Fraternity' capsule, which will release ahead of its highly-anticipated Spring/Summer 2022 collection. Inspired by [vintage collegiate designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homecoming-styles), the new capsule offers a wide range of classic frat-themed looks. For example, headlining the release is the PAL FRAT Varsity Cardigan, which features bold Greek lettering and arrives in two colorways: Green/Cream and Brown/Cream. In addition, the concise capsule delivers a series of pullover hoodies, half-zip sweaters, sweatpants, and t-shirts. According to the brand, many of the garments are made using the first-of-its-kind 550grm textile constructed from regenerated yarns, making them an eco-friendly choice for the conscious consumer. For those interested, the entire capsule is now available on the PAL Sporting Goods website. Image Credit: PAL Sporting Goods ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Vintage Collegiate Menswear:** An opportunity for designers to create eco-friendly sportswear inspired by classic college aesthetics. - **Eco-friendly Fraternity Fashion:** A trend towards sustainable clothing options in the frat house fashion industry. - **Reviving Vintage Fraternity Apparel:** A trend for brands to resurrect classic college looks and modernize them through sustainable materials and manufacturing. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** A chance for clothing companies to explore eco-friendly options in the collegiate sportswear industry. - **Sustainable Textiles:** An opportunity for sustainable textile manufacturers to offer materials for the vintage collegiate fashion trend. - **Fraternity Merchandise:** An area for licensed fraternity merchandise companies to pursue eco-friendly options for their products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Heritage Countryside Sportswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pal-sporting-goods-2.md) - [Luxe Tailored Fall Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fall-2026.md) - [Homecoming-Enthused Collegiate Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homecoming-styles.md) - [Sporty Collaborative Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palace-and-stella-artois.md) - [Comfortable Collegiate Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yale-university.md) - [Race Track-Ready Collaborative Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpine-f1.md) - [Retro Tennis Collaboration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palace-x-fred-perry.md) - [Football Series Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/football-series.md) - [Golf-Centric Fashionable Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gold-capsule.md)