# Textile-Inspired Knapsacks The Pendleton Woolen Mills x Kletterwerks Collection is Handmade By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-12-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pendleton-woolen-mills References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2015/12/28/pendleton-x-kletterwerks-capsule-collection/) & [houyhnhnm.jp](http://www.houyhnhnm.jp/news/015438.html) Brand loyalty is a very important notion for certain segments of consumers, which is why the Pendleton Woolen Mills x Kletterwerks Collection knapsacks are designed to honor the traditions of two different brands to the delight of fans alike. Created with [woolen accoutrements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buck-masons-wool-sweater-collection) on the front portions that draw to mind [traditional American woolen products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pendleton-swim-and-beach), the Pendleton Woolen Mills x Kletterwerks Collection is completely handmade by the team at Kletterwerks and provides a ruggedly warm experience. Featuring three different style options, the Pendleton Woolen Mills x Kletterwerks Collection has knapsacks that can be utilized in an everyday manner, for travel abroad or even as a school bag. The designs will only be available from a handful of select retailers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Brand Collaboration:** Opportunity for brands to collaborate for shared market segments. - **Retro Aesthetics:** Incorporating traditional design elements into modern products for nostalgic appeal. - **Handmade Products:** Growing trend towards handmade products and their perceived value and authenticity. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to collaborate on limited edition products for their fanbase. - **Outdoor Gear:** Designing outdoor gear with a retro aesthetic for a new market segment. - **Crafts:** Crafts industry could appeal to digitally saturated markets with appreciation for handmade design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sophisticatedly Playful Backpack Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fjallraven-kanken-koncept.md) - [Heritage-Inspired Outdoor Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kathmandus-aw25-heritage-collection.md) - [Hand- Knitted Joint Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-x-macmahon-knitting-mills.md) - [Climbing-Inspired Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topologie-x-universal-works.md) - [Co-Branded Upcycled Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rerebuilt-to-resist.md) - [Urbanite EDC Backpack Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kifaru-backpacks.md) - [Collaboration Camouflage Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-brown-buffalo-x-huckberry-concealpack.md) - [Camo Design Bag Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herschel-supply-x-realtree.md) - [Heritage-Inspired Tweed Luggage Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hartmann-tweed.md)