# Pop-Up Irons The Ariete Auto-Lift Iron Jumps Up onto Little Feet to Save Your Clothes By Meghan Young | Published 2010-01-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ariete-auto-lift-iron References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/arietes_steam_iron_safety_feature_the_pop-up_15782.asp?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:) & [autolift.it](http://www.autolift.it/) Have you ever accidentally left the [iron on](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-soldering-iron) and face down on that expensive blouse or irreplaceable pants? Well, with the Ariete auto-lift iron, those days may soon be over. Although it is more of a safety feature, I think it’s important to note that it can also save you against the hassle of needing to [buy a new wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/programmable-clothing). How does the Ariete auto-lift iron work? Well, as soon as you [let go of the grip](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipcare), it pops up and lifts off the fabric. Ingenious, right? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Auto-lift Technology:** Opportunity for incorporating auto-lift technology to enhance safety and convenience in various home appliances. - **Smart Fabrics:** Potential for developing fabrics that can withstand high heat and avoid damage from hot irons. - **Iot-enabled Irons:** Possibility of integrating smart technology into irons for improved functionality and user experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Appliances:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the home appliance industry by incorporating auto-lift technology into various products. - **Textile Industry:** Opportunity for collaboration between iron manufacturers and textile industry to develop fabrics that can withstand smart iron technology. - **Smart Home Technology:** Integration of IoT-enabled irons into the smart home ecosystem, offering a new level of convenience and control. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dual-Fucntional Steam Iron Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darimeven.md) - [Folding Garment Care Caddies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joseph-joseph-pocket-plus.md) - [Space-Saving Garment Care Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flip-dualfunction-ironing-board-mirror.md) - [Garment-Drying Laundry Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zera-lab-launbot.md) - [Pressurized Steam-Equipped Clothing Irons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pressurized-steamequipped-clothing-iron.md) - [Clip-Style Clothing Care Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steamur.md) - [Handheld Garment Cleaning Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-dry-cleaner.md) - [Shapeshifting Garment Care Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garment-steamer.md) - [Automatic Heat Press Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auto-heat-press.md)