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# Geeky Alien Towels
These Star Trek Borg Bath Towels are Perfect for Fans of the Show

By M | Published 2015-11-06 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bath-towels
References: [geekalerts](http://www.geekalerts.com/star-trek-borg-bath-towel-set/) & [geekalerts](http://www.geekalerts.com/open/http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/ipsr//)

Star Trek fans might remember the [Borg](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-trek-borg-cube-advent-calendar) alien race as the menacing villains of the television series, and these stylish bath towels are a great way to add a bit of subtle geeky decor to your home. The towels come in an elegant black design complete with subtle grey and green detailing.

Bath towels are a great decor piece to let a piece of your personality shine through in your bathroom. These Borg bath towels by Think Geek come in two sizes offering one larger design with the words "Resistance is futile" embroidered in the top along with the Borg circuitry in green and grey. The smaller hand towel is black as well with an embroidery of the words "We are the Borg" with the quintessential Borg claw symbol.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.9/10
- Popularity: 35% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture)

## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Geeky Decor:** Opportunity for businesses to create and market unique, geek-inspired home decor products.
- **Pop Culture Bath Accessories:** Growing trend of bath accessories inspired by popular TV shows and movies, allowing fans to incorporate their favorite characters and themes into their daily routines.
- **Personalized Towels:** Increasing demand for custom-designed towels that allow individuals to express their personal interests and preferences.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Home Decor:** Opportunity for home decor companies to expand their product offerings with geeky decor items that appeal to niche markets such as Star Trek fans.
- **Entertainment Merchandise:** Opportunity for TV show and movie franchises to capitalize on their fanbase by producing bath accessories that cater to their specific interests.
- **Customization Services:** Opportunity for businesses to offer personalized towel design services, enabling customers to create unique towels that reflect their individual personalities and interests.

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