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# Cat-Obsessed Phone Cases
This 'Because Cats' iPhone Cover is the Answer for Cat People Everywhere

By Alyson Wyers | Published 2013-10-18 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/because-cats
References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/475482807393588063/Because-Cats-Mint-iPhone-5/4/4s-Case) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/165435612/iphone-544s-case-samsung-s3s4-case?ref=sr_gallery_2&sref=sr_2d7ca840023737f9b83cb762a6690d0fcc32da69a7c863a0cdb58152ebf03398_1382105223_14837059_case&ga_includes)

This 'Because Cats' iPhone case is a fun way to show your future ambition of being a cat lady. The mint-colored smartphone cover was designed for the iPhone 5/4s/4 or the [Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floralthemed-phone-cases) [S3](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleaning-needs)/[S4](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-billion-capital-plan). The handmade phone protectors are printed on either a black or white basic hard case where the image is transferred onto an aluminum insert to preserve optimal coloring.

The durable polycarbonate plastic covers still allow easy access to all ports and functions. The design features numerous cartoon cat faces closing in on a circular space in the middle where the words 'Because Cats' are written.

This phone case is ideal for cat lovers who feel feline friends are the answer to everything. It also makes a fun gift for any friends or family members who have a known appreciation for cats.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.7/10
- Popularity: 57% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Custom Phone Cases:** Opportunity for companies to create personalized phone cases based on various interests, such as cats.
- **Handmade Accessories:** Potential for artisans to produce unique and customizable phone covers with different designs.
- **Niche Market Products:** Market potential for specialized phone cases that cater to specific interests, like cat lovers.

### Who This Affects Most

- **E-commerce:** Online retailers can offer a wide range of personalized phone cases to cater to different customer preferences.
- **Mobile Accessories:** Opportunity for manufacturers and retailers to expand their product line by including unique and trendy phone cases.
- **Gift and Novelty:** Retailers specializing in quirky and unique gifts can feature cat-themed phone cases as a fun and popular item.

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