# Sustainable Cold Weather Gear The North Face Eco Heritage Collection is Made with Recycled Fabrics By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-09-07 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-north-face-eco-heritage-collection References: [hiconsumption](https://hiconsumption.com/the-north-face-eco-heritage-collection/) & [rei](https://www.rei.com/h/the-north-face-eco-heritage#sustainability) The [North Face](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-north-face-and-cecilie-bahnsen) Eco Heritage Collection has been unveiled by the fashion brand as a new lineup of sustainability-focused garments that interpret the company's most popular styles with an eco-friendly edge. The collection consists of the Nuptse Jacket, Nuptse Vest and the [Mountain Jacket](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-north-face-mountain-jacket), which are all made using [100% recycled fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patagonia-retrox-jacket) along with 600-fill recycled and ethically-sourced goose down where required. The garments address the increasing demand amongst consumers for fashions that are built with an attention to quality with a lower impact on the environment given the rising concern surrounding fast fashions. The North Face Eco Heritage Collection starts at $180 and is available now for purchase in anticipation of the upcoming cold weather months. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainability in Fashion:** There is a growing demand for fashion brands to offer sustainable and eco-friendly options, presenting opportunities for innovative materials and manufacturing processes. - **Recycled Materials:** The use of recycled fabrics and materials in the production of garments is a trend contributing to reducing waste and carbon footprint, creating opportunities for companies focused on recycling and repurposing. - **Ethical Sourcing:** Consumers are increasingly concerned about the sourcing practices of fashion brands, creating opportunities for companies that prioritize ethical manufacturing and offer transparent supply chains. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can embrace sustainability practices, such as using recycled materials and ethical sourcing, to meet the demand for environmentally-friendly fashion options. - **Textile Recycling:** The need for more recycling and repurposing of fabrics in the fashion industry provides opportunities for companies specializing in textile recycling to innovate and offer sustainable solutions. - **Supply Chain Transparency:** The demand for ethically-sourced fashion items creates opportunities for companies that focus on supply chain transparency and provide consumers with information about the origin and production processes of their products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Merino-Based Adventure Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icebreaker-1.md) - [Alpine Couture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-north-face-and-cecilie-bahnsen.md) - [Circular Winter Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everpuff.md) - [90s-Style Winter Parkas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmlyn-baltoro-jacket.md) - [Modernized Tactical Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-north-face-steep-tech-rmst-series.md) - [Elevated Winter Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-north-face-x-skims.md) - [Heritage-Inspired Outdoor Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kathmandus-aw25-heritage-collection.md) - [Recycled Polyester Fleece Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patagonia-retrox-jacket.md) - [Durable Outdoor-Centric Lifestyle Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripstop-collection.md)