# Comfortable Algae-Dyed Clothing The Vollebak Black Algae Garments are Sustainably Dyed By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-06-30 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-black-algae References: [uncrate](https://uncrate.com/vollebak-black-algae-hoodie-and-sweatpants/) & [vollebak](https://www.vollebak.com/hemp-and-black-algae-range/?utm_source=uncrate&utm_medium=promo&utm_campaign=hempblackalgaehoodiesweatpants_June_2022) The [Vollebak](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-100-year-range) Black Algae garments are a series of garments crafted with sustainability in mind for environment-concerned consumers to choose. The garments include the [Hoodie and Sweatpants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-deep-sea-diver-hoodie), which are both crafted with hemp material sourced from the Himalayas in northern India. The dark finish for each of the garment styles is achieved using [black algae](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aesop-hainan) grown in large ponds before being imprinted onto the fabric. This offers an alternative to carbon black pigment, which has a petroleum origin and is commonly used in black inks. The Vollebak Black Algae garments are priced at $375, and feature an antibacterial, water-repellent and UV-resistant design. Comfortable enough for everyday wear, the garments speak to those seeking an alternative to fast fashions that focus on quality. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 12% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Fashion:** The use of algae as a natural dye for clothing presents an opportunity for brands to create sustainable fashion lines that appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Eco-friendly Textiles:** The use of hemp, a sustainable and biodegradable material, in clothing production presents an opportunity to create eco-friendly textiles that appeal to consumers looking for sustainable fashion options. - **Natural Dyeing:** The use of natural dyes such as algae and other plant-based materials presents an opportunity for brands to create unique, eco-friendly garments that appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can incorporate sustainable materials and natural dyeing techniques to create eco-friendly clothing lines that appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Textiles:** The textiles industry can focus on the production of sustainable materials such as hemp and explore alternative dyeing techniques such as algae dyeing to create eco-friendly textile products. - **Sustainability:** The rise of environmentally conscious consumers presents an opportunity for the sustainability industry to focus on creating and promoting eco-friendly products and services, including sustainable fashion and textiles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Algae-Made Slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-slippers.md) - [Comfy Hard-Wearing Clothing Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-100-year-range.md) - [Living Footwear Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jessica-thies-synthiesis.md) - [Perma-Black Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-towel-collection.md) - [Advanced Armor-Like Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-indestructible-hoodie.md) - [Plastic-Free Compostable Sportswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-athletic.md) - [Wood-Created Progressive Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-jacket.md) - [Adaptable Adventure-Proof Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/100-year-pants-v2.md) - [Ultra-Dense Fabric Diver Hoodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-deep-sea-diver-hoodie.md)