# Coffee-Made Cocktail Dresses 'ZolaBean' Dresses Have a Sustainably Stylish Aesthetic By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-08-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zolabean References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/recycled-coffee-dresses/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/zolabean/zolabean-innovative-dresses-made-from-recycled-coffee?ref=ff.go2.fund&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=ff.go2.fund) The 'ZolaBean' dresses are an eco-friendly line of garments that are made with waste materials in order to offer consumers a fashion product that's both stylish and sustainable. The dresses come in three styles to choose from and are crafted from a blend of [recycled plastic water bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oceanhug) and coffee grounds. These material work together to offer a garment that's lightweight, dries quickly, wicks moisture away from the wearer, offers protection from UV rays and much more. The 'ZolaBean' dresses have a four-way stretch and a wrinkle-resistant design that makes them inherently comfortable as well as perfectly suited for the lifestyle of avid travelers. The garments speak to an increased demand for [eco-friendly clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palma) as consumers seek out [fast-fashion alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kzk-studio). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Fashion:** More companies can explore the use of waste materials like recycled plastic water bottles and coffee grounds in their fashion products to offer eco-friendly clothing options. - **Sustainable Apparel:** There's an opportunity to create more four-way stretch and wrinkle-resistant designs that are perfect for travelers, while using waste materials to craft sustainable apparel. - **Fast-fashion Alternatives:** As fast-fashion becomes a less popular option among consumers, companies can invest in creating sustainable and stylish fashion products like the ZolaBean dresses to cater to this audience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion companies can explore eco-friendly and sustainable production methods to create stylish yet sustainable options like the ZolaBean dresses. - **Sustainability:** The use of waste materials in products like eco-friendly and sustainable clothing can be an innovative and effective way to reduce waste and promote sustainability. - **Travel:** Travel and outdoor industries can offer four-way stretch and wrinkle-resistant designs in clothing made from waste materials to cater to the needs of travelers while promoting sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sophisticated Tie-Belt Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiebelt-shirt-dres.md) - [Eco-Friendly Luxury Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-dresses.md) - [Eco-Friendly Indian Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latin-quarters.md) - [Coffee Grounds-Made Home Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-grounds-as-material.md) - [Sustainable High-End Swimwear Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aventura-swimwear.md) - [Biodesign-Backed Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gozen-x-beymen.md) - [Eco-Minded Bridal Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eastman.md) - [Luxury Slow Fashion Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kzk-studio.md) - [Stylish Everyday Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenni-optical-introduced.md)