# Coffee Grounds-Made Shirts The Switchback Shirt is Made with Coffee Grounds and Recycled Plastic By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-04-03 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchback-shirt References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/eco-friendly-shirt/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/coalatree/switchback-shirt-made-from-recycled-coffee-grounds?ref=1r4cd4&utm_source=GadgetFlow&utm_campaign=GadgetFlow) The Switchback Shirt is an [eco-conscious garment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craft-sportswear) that aims to deliver exceptional style and comfort for wearers that is achieved with unlikely materials to highlight sustainability. The shirt is achieved with used coffee grounds along with [recycled plastic water bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hudson-recycled-polos) to eliminate the need for virgin materials and enhance the eco-friendly nature of the garment. The shirt boasts enhanced breathing capabilities to keep wearers as comfortable as possible in hot weather and will also deliver effective UV protection along with resistance to odors as well as wrinkles. The Switchback Shirt comes in several subtle color choices that are all achieved with a [waterless dying technique](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pac-collection) that works to further enhance the eco-nature of the garment for wearers to feel good about. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Clothing:** Opportunity for other companies to explore the use of sustainable materials to make stylish and comfortable clothing. - **Circular Economy:** More companies can take inspiration from the Switchback Shirt to transform waste into new products. - **Waterless Dyeing Techniques:** Innovative dyeing techniques can be explored to further minimize the negative impact of clothing production on the environment. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can incorporate sustainable practices and innovators designs by switching to eco-friendly materials in the production of clothing. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Companies can improve sustainability in the textile manufacturing industry by incorporating waste products and eco-friendly technology like waterless dyeing techniques. - **Sustainable Consumer Goods:** Opportunity for firms that produce consumer goods to explore creating sustainable products, such as the Switchback Shirt, that aligns with consumer's preference for environmentally conscious purchases. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adaptable Anti-Odor T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wellen-patinatech-tshirt.md) - [Unique T-Shirt Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airknitx-tshirt.md) - [Sustainable Flannel Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-flannel.md) - [Adventurer-Focused Sustainable Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deadbyrd-trademark-ecowear.md) - [Coffee Grounds-Made Home Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-grounds-as-material.md) - [Sustainable Golf Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hudson-recycled-polos.md) - [Recycled Carbon-Made Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lululemon-3.md) - [Multi-Day Wear Wool Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proof-72hour-merino-air-tshirt.md) - [Rugged Athlete-Approved Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ten-thousand-versatile-shirt-20.md)