# Carbon Fiber Mug Rugs Black Badger's Carbon Fiber Coasters Cost More than Your Coffee Table By Michael Hines | Published 2010-07-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-badger References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/07/13/two-hundred-and-fifty-dollar-coasters/) & [blackbadger.se](http://www.blackbadger.se/) Add a little luxury to your [coffee table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seahorse-coffee-table) with [Black Badger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beeeline)’s carbon fiber coasters. These coasters are made out of titanium and carbon fiber and sell for an eye-popping $250 a pair. The Black Badger carbon fiber coasters are being made in a limited run of 35 pairs, which is more than likely the driving force behind their high price. If you are in the market for a new set of luxury coasters for your next big dinner party, then look no further than Black Badger’s carbon fiber coasters. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury Coasters:** The rise in demand for high-end goods is creating a market for luxury coasters as an accessory item. - **Carbon Fiber Home Accessories:** There is opportunity to expand production of carbon fiber products to include additional home decor items. - **Limited Edition Products:** Limited edition items offer unique value to customers and the market, driving up prices and profits. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury goods companies can expand their product offerings to include high-end coasters as a complementary item to their existing product lines. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can incorporate carbon fiber materials in their designs for a modern, high-tech look. - **Product Manufacturing:** There is an opportunity for manufacturers to specialize in limited run productions for luxury products that appeal to high-end consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Barbie-Inspired Coaster Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbieinspired-coaster-set.md) - [Smart Tabletop Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-tabletop-coaster.md) - [Warm-Toned Marble Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lusine-coasters.md) - [Aquatic Beverage Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crab-inspired-coasters.md) - [Desert-Like 3D-Printed Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-coffee-table.md) - [Cork Coaster-Integrated Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polka-coffee-table.md) - [Carbon Fiber Gaming Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mclaren-monocell-edition.md) - [Ultra-Heavy Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oceanus-brass-tankard.md) - [Astrological Drinkware Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zodiac-constellation-coasters.md)