# Tungsten Carbide EDC Accessories The Wingback Black Steel Collection is Built to Last a Lifetime By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-09-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wingback-black-steel References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2020/08/31/the-all-black-tungsten-carbide-wingback-mechanical-pen-is-a-delight-for-the-senses/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/maclainedesign/black-steel-by-wingback?ref=353ao4) The Wingback Black Steel Collection is a new range of [everyday carry (EDC) products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titaner-titanium-edc-wallet) designed by Alasdair MacLaine that will provide individuals with a style-conscious way to stay ready for a wide range of daily activities. The collection includes the [Key Cache](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waveclips), a [mechanical pen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeon-ballpoint) and a hip flask, which are all crafted with Tungsten Carbide with a rich black finish. This makes the products perfectly suited to the style needs of modern consumers who are looking for a better way to support their everyday needs. The Wingback Black Steel Collection is focused on delivering high-quality products that are all crafted with local components to help reduce the carbon output associated with each one that's produced. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable EDC Products:** Opportunity for companies to develop EDC products that are made with local components and help reduce carbon output. - **Style-conscious EDC Accessories:** Opportunity to create EDC accessories that combine style and functionality to meet the needs of modern consumers. - **Tungsten Carbide EDC Items:** Opportunity to create a range of durable and long-lasting EDC products using Tungsten Carbide material. ### Where This Applies - **EDC Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for companies in the EDC industry to incorporate sustainable materials and stylish designs into their product offerings. - **Carbon Reduction Industry:** Opportunity for companies in the carbon reduction industry to collaborate with EDC product manufacturers to create eco-friendly and low carbon output products. - **Metalworking Industry:** Opportunity for companies in the metalworking industry to explore the use of Tungsten Carbide material for creating durable and high-quality EDC items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ebony-Accented EDC Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-james-brand-ebony-collection.md) - [Chromatic EDC Knife Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-james-brand-bright-collection.md) - [Performance-Driven Pen Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p3n-pen.md) - [Precision-Engineered EDC Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wesn-bard.md) - [Chromatic Aluminum Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wesn-x-glidr-microblade.md) - [Luxe Limited-Edition EDC Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-james-brand-barnes-knife.md) - [Dual-Material EDC Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thunder-utility-knife.md) - [Skeletonized Carabiner Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bolt-carabiner-vii.md) - [Minimal Titanium Keychains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quickrelease-edc-carry-system.md)