# Bubble Wrap Apparel The 'Break Tiem' Tie Helps You Pass the Time at Work By Armida Ascano | Published 2010-11-18 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/break-tiem References: [designyoutrust](http://designyoutrust.com/2010/11/17/bubble-tie/) & [designyearbook](http://www.designyearbook.com/2009/12/break-tiem-by-microworks.html) The 'Break Tiem' is an inventive necktie made specifically to distract you from the dull days in the office. This disposable dapper piece of menswear is equipped with a [bubble wrap lining](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punch-your-client), allowing you to [pass the time by popping](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speks-magnet-balls) the little plastic air pockets. Though intended as a [gag gift](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stressreducing-activity), the Break Tiem designed by Microworks has legs. The Break Tiem answers the age old question: how the heck do I keep myself from going crazy at work without getting fired? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Office Distraction Apparel:** Opportunities for unique products that incorporate distractions into work attire. - **Disposable Custom Clothing:** A growing market for innovative, limited-use clothing that serves a specific purpose. - **Eco-friendly Disposable Clothing:** Disruption in the disposable clothing industry with environment-friendly alternatives. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Innovative fashion accessories with unique functions and designs. - **Manufacturing:** Opportunities for creating creative products that break away from traditional designs. - **Environmental Services:** Development of eco-friendly materials and alternatives for disposable clothing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bubble Wrap Branding Initatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sealed-air.md) - [Cognitive Disruption Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/break-me.md) - [Elegant Desktop Brainteaser Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craighill-tetra.md) - [Tracking Time Management Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-time.md) - [Work-from-Anywhere Inflatable Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/work-from-anywairs.md) - [Slacking Support Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-slacker.md) - [Humorous Beer-Centric Formal Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-tux-and-brrrtie.md) - [Posture-Fixing Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/break.md) - [Bubble Wrap-Inspired Luxury Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabat-bag.md)