# Cylindrical Apparel Packaging This Eco Packaging is Made from Palm Leaves By Mishal Omar | Published 2017-01-06 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apparel-packaging References: [packagingoftheworld](http://www.packagingoftheworld.com/2017/01/t-shirt-eco-packaging.html) & [hsushaohua](http://hsushaohua.com/) This apparel packaging was designed as part of a student project by Shao-Hua Hsu in Berlin, Germany, in collaboration with the Berlin-based company Leef. The packaging was designed to be compact and not harmful to the environment, providing a refreshing alternative to the harmful plastic bags that most stores offer. It is made from palm leaves from the Areca palm plant which is most commonly found in Asia. The shape of the eco packaging is cylindrical and unsealed, allowing for t-shirts to easily be slipped through and then tied in place. The [tube-shaped apparel packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonoco-paper-can) works to provide a compact and eco-friendly method of carrying clothing. This [eco packaging's compostable design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-packaging-concept) makes it an excellent alternative for stores to carry rather than offering plastic bags. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Apparel Packaging:** Designing apparel packaging from sustainable materials like palm leaves, which is biodegradable - **Cylindrical Packaging:** Exploring the use of cylindrical packaging design for apparel, providing a unique alternative to traditional square packaging - **Minimalist Packaging Design:** Creating packaging designs that are compact, simple, and easy-to-use, while minimizing waste and harmful environmental impact ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Retail:** Adopting sustainable apparel packaging as a competitive advantage in fashion retail - **Packaging Manufacturing:** Expanding packaging manufacturing capabilities to include sustainable materials like palm leaves and other plant-based materials - **Eco-friendly Product Design:** Incorporating sustainable and eco-friendly design principles into all aspects of product development, including packaging and manufacturing processes ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seaweed-Crafted Watch Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/id-genve.md) - [Plant Fiber Supermarket Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silphie-packaging.md) - [Paper-Made Juice Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetra-brik-aseptic.md) - [Sustainable Biomaterial Gift Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomaterilal-gift-wrap.md) - [Aseptic Eco Beverage Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetra-brik-aseptic-200-slim-leaf-carton.md) - [Recyclable Apple Packaging Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfresh-growers-1.md) - [Cooling Mushroom Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-packaging-1.md) - [Ergonomic Eco-Friendly Drink Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetra-prisma-aseptic-300-edge.md) - [Recyclable eCommerce Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-packaging.md)