# Carbon-Ceramic Cycling Clothing The RC Pro Tec Cycling Outfit Improves Cyclist Protection By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-09-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rc-pro-tec References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/technology/scott-rc-pro-tec-carbon-ceramic-09-03-2014/) & [scott-sports](http://www.scott-sports.com/global/en/) The RC Pro Tec cycling outfit, developed by [Scott Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scott-sports-plasma-6) in collaboration with Schoeller, is an outfit that utilizes a unique blend of [carbon and ceramic materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-carbon-fibre-dyneema-pants) to provide increased protection for cyclists. This special fabric technology provides for far higher resistance to abrasion than regular cycling apparel, therefore resulting in increased protection in cases of crashes. High-speed collisions occur fairly frequently in road race events, and while these incidents rarely lead to broken bones or serious injuries, they do cause painful tearing of the skin. The RC Pro Tec cycling outfit's knitted carbon yarn ensures greater strength as well as an antibacterial effect. These features combined with ceramic printing ensure a high level of durability and robustness to make cyclists confident and unafraid of unplanned meetings with the asphalt. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/technology/scott-rc-pro-tec-carbon-ceramic-09-03-2014/), [scott-sports](http://www.scott-sports.com/global/en/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Carbon-ceramic Fabric Technology:** Companies can consider utilizing the unique blend of carbon and ceramic materials in other industries to provide increased protection. - **Knitted Carbon Yarn for Durability:** Companies can explore the potential use of knitted carbon yarn in other clothing industries to provide greater strength and durability. - **Antibacterial Effects for Apparel:** Companies can investigate the use of antibacterial effects in clothing beyond just cycling outfits for improved hygiene. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Cycling Apparel:** Cycling companies can incorporate carbon-ceramic fabric technology to improve protection and reduce skin tearing in case of accidents. - **Sporting Goods:** Sporting goods manufacturers can consider the benefits of knitted carbon yarn to create more durable and long-lasting products. - **Medical Clothing:** Medical clothing manufacturers can incorporate the antibacterial effects of carbon-ceramic fabric technology to improve hygiene in healthcare settings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Advanced Thermoregulation Cycling Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-thermoregulation.md) - [Protective Cut-Proof Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armortex-jacket.md) - [Long-Distance Cycling Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brevet.md) - [Airbag Cyclist Safety Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerobag-system.md) - [Breakaway Panel Bike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canyon-deflectr-rls-helmet.md) - [3D-Printed Cycling Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kask.md) - [Plastic-Forward Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rcyl-bike.md) - [Performance-Driven Cyclist Shorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyclist-shorts.md) - [Rugged Graphene Clothing Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphenex-everything-proof-kit.md)