# Grizzly Mug Rugs The Bear Rug Coaster is Sure to Perturb PETA By Michael Hines | Published 2010-10-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bear-rug-coaster References: [uniquedaily](http://uniquedaily.com/2010/10/bear-rug-coasters/) & [perpetualkid](http://www.perpetualkid.com/bear-cow-silicone-coaster.aspx) Buying a bear-skin rug may be a tad expensive and unethical, but there is nothing wrong with picking up a [Bear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polar-bear-bench) Rug Coaster. The Bear Rug Coaster is made out of silicone and can hold almost any [tasty beverage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-jug-hugger) you put on top of it. I'm not huge on [coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polka-coffee-table), but I would definitely pick up a set or two of these if I had the chance. These pieces definitely make adding a touch of the wild to your coffee table as easy as pie. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Animal-inspired Home Accessories:** Designing home accessories inspired by animals can be a trend that caters to animal-loving buyers. - **Eco-friendly Coasters:** Manufacturing eco-friendly coasters using biodegradable materials can appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Novelty Coasters:** Creating quirky and off-beat designs for coasters can target consumers who love to collect unique and interesting items. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor Industry:** Reaching out to the home decor industry to create and market animal-inspired home accessories can be a potential avenue for growth. - **Eco-friendly Manufacturing Industry:** With rising concerns over the impact of non-biodegradable items on the environment, manufacturing eco-friendly coasters can be a hit in the market. - **Novelty Gift Industry:** Entering the novelty gift industry with quirky and fun designs like the Bear Rug Coaster can appeal to buyers looking to purchase creative and personalized gifts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Barbie-Inspired Coaster Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbieinspired-coaster-set.md) - [Warm-Toned Marble Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lusine-coasters.md) - [Smart Tabletop Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-tabletop-coaster.md) - [Turntable-Inspired Coaster Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needledrop-coaster-set.md) - [Garment-Inspired Drink Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffin-drinkware-the-aloha.md) - [Astrological Drinkware Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zodiac-constellation-coasters.md) - [Polar Bear-Themed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polar-bear-bench.md) - [Cozy Indoor Footwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-footwear.md) - [Leopard Print Drink Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leopard-series.md)