# Rolled-Up Olympic Torches The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch is Literally the Coolest of Them All By Meghan Young | Published 2010-02-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vancouver-2010-olympic-torch References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2010/02/coolest-olympic.php) & [bombardier](http://www.bombardier.com/) The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch has been traveling across the globe since October 2009, finally finding its resting place last week. Yet even though we've seen it for the last few months, I'm sure you didn't exactly know how cool it was. The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch is very cool, in fact, it's the [coolest torch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-torch) in the history of the Olympic Games. Created by jetmaker Bombardier, it uses a fuel mixture of [propane and the refrigerant isobutane](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butane-torch), therefore it has the lowest-temperature flame ever seen before. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Innovative Olympic Torch Designs:** There is room for disruptive innovation in the design and technology of Olympic torches. - **Sustainable Fuel Solutions for Outdoor Sports Events:** There is potential for new, environmentally friendly fuel solutions to be developed for use in outdoor sporting events. - **Innovations in Cold Temperature Flame Technology:** Developing cold temperature flame technology could lead to new applications in a variety of industries. ### Where This Applies - **Sporting Goods Industry:** Companies in the sporting goods industry could explore new partnerships that focus on innovative and sustainable outdoor sporting events. - **Aerospace Industry:** Companies in the aerospace industry could explore new opportunities to apply innovative flame technology in aircraft fuel systems and other applications. - **Alternative Energy Industry:** The alternative energy industry could collaborate with event organizers to develop more sustainable fuel solutions for large-scale outdoor events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inclusive Sports Torches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-2024-olympics-torch.md) - [Twin Olympic Cauldrons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milanocortina-2026.md) - [Transformative Olympic Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/team-canada-kit.md) - [Breath-Activated Flameless Lighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clean-torch.md) - [Collapsible Campsite Torches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tripod-torch.md) - [Inflatable Olympic Jacket Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-thermafit-air-milano-jacket.md) - [Flame-Resembling Outdoor Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonflame.md) - [Animated Show-Inspired Butane Torches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butane-torch.md) - [Performance-Driven Olympic Athlete Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/team-canada-kits.md)