# Carbon Fiber Coasters Table Protection That Might Actually Get Used By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2008-12-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-fiber-coasters References: [luxist](http://www.luxist.com/2008/12/23/carbon-fiber-coasters-look-like-sculpture/) & [carbonfibergear](http://www.carbonfibergear.com/direct/carbon-fiber-coaster-set-with-stainless-steel-display/) Let's face it: Using a coaster is typically a pretty hard sell, even when there is one readily available. These [carbon fiber coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-fiber-power-banks) from Carbon Fiber Gear, however, look good enough that you'd want to use one even when it isn't necessary. The [carbon fiber coaster set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-bang-tourbillon-carbon-sra) comes with four coasters and a [stainless steel display rack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caraway-kitchen-gadget). There are little rubber feet on the underside of each coaster so that it doesn't scratch or scuff surfaces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 12% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sleek Coasters:** Opportunity for creating coasters that have a stylish and appealing design to encourage their usage. - **Premium Materials:** Innovation opportunity for utilizing high-quality and luxurious materials, like carbon fiber, in everyday products. - **Functional Decor:** Disruptive innovation possibilities lie in creating items that serve a specific function while also adding a stylish touch to the surroundings. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Incorporating fashionable coasters and other functional pieces into home decor products presents an opportunity for a unique market niche. - **Luxury Goods:** By integrating premium materials like carbon fiber into everyday items, luxury brands can tap into a market of consumers seeking exclusivity and sophistication. - **Tableware:** The tableware industry can explore incorporating stylish and functional coasters into their product offerings to enhance the overall dining experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Barbie-Inspired Coaster Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbieinspired-coaster-set.md) - [Turntable-Inspired Coaster Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needledrop-coaster-set.md) - [Aquatic Beverage Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crab-inspired-coasters.md) - [Smart Tabletop Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-tabletop-coaster.md) - [Astrological Drinkware Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zodiac-constellation-coasters.md) - [Cork Coaster-Integrated Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polka-coffee-table.md) - [Carbon Fiber Mechanical Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-fiber-mechanical-keyboard.md) - [Sculptural Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightness-of-form.md) - [Customizable Carbon Fiber Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mishima-lounge-chairs.md)