# Dogsled-Celebrating Capsules The North Face is Launching a 'Trans-Antarctic' Collection By Grace Mahas | Published 2019-10-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transantarctic-collection References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/the-north-face-trans-antarctica-expedition-jacket/#slide-4) & [thenorthface](https://www.thenorthface.com/en_ca/homepage.html?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=Google&utm_campaign=Canada+Brand+Terms+-+Exact&utm_term=The+North+Face&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsM6uoa2w5QIVEonICh3UhwjwEAAYASAAEgKnJ_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds) In honor of the first-ever Antarctic dogsled crossing that took place in 1990, the North Face is launching the'Trans-Antarctic' collection that's made from eco-friendly technical garments. The capsule takes inspiration from the monumental feat and includes the Trans-Antarctica Expedition GORE-TEX Jacket -- a jacket who's original version was sold for thousands of dollars recently -- that's made from recycled waste. Another notable piece from the collection is the Trans Antarctica Fleece Jacket that's made from plastic bottle-derived microfleece materials. It boasts zip pockets and an extended collar for warmth and wind protection. In addition, the Trans-Antarctic collection includes a white t-shirt that is adnored with the image of three members from the International Trans-Antarctica Expedition that was taken by Will Steger. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Technical Garments:** Opportunity to create innovative and sustainable clothing options using recycled waste and eco-friendly materials. - **Plastic Bottle-derived Microfleece:** Potential for developing new fabrics and materials made from recycled plastic bottles for superior performance and sustainability. - **Celebrating Historical Expeditions:** Chance to create collections inspired by historical events and accomplishments to commemorate important milestones. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Outdoor Apparel:** Opportunity for outdoor clothing brands to incorporate eco-friendly materials and innovative designs into their product lines. - **Sportswear:** Potential for sportswear manufacturers to explore and adopt sustainable fabric options and designs for performance-oriented products. - **Fashion Design:** Chance for fashion designers to draw inspiration from historical events and create unique collections that tell a story through their garments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Alpine Couture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-north-face-and-cecilie-bahnsen.md) - [90s-Style Winter Parkas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmlyn-baltoro-jacket.md) - [Durable Outdoor-Centric Lifestyle Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripstop-collection.md) - [Space-Age Steel-Strength Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summit-series-advanced-mountain-kit.md) - [Collaborative Technical Outerwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyke-2.md) - [Durable Summer Camping Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-north-face-1.md) - [Weatherized Collaborative Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soukuu-collaboration.md) - [Elevated Winter Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-north-face-x-skims.md) - [New Year Adventure Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-year-of-the-dragon-collection.md)