# Armored Feline Costumes This Armored Cat Costume is Made of Leather By Michael Nieto | Published 2014-01-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-costume References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/363114/Prepare-For-Battle-An-Awesome-Leather-Armor-For-Your-Cat/) & [kotaku](http://kotaku.com/no-cat-is-complete-without-a-set-of-leather-battle-armo-1497856186) For feline pet owners, there's now a cat costume with an armor design. Costume designer Schnabuble came up with this playful yet protective [armor suit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mek-magnet-ugly-sweater-armor) for your cat. Now you can have fun by dressing them up with a shield to protect them from any danger. Its made of durable 'veg-tan leather' that would swift them across an imaginary battlefield of felines. The striking imposed torso features a pointy and dangerous appeal so that no one can touch your feline friend. The use of midnight black scales and plates are finished with a glossy protective coat to give maximum protection. For pet owners who want a new cat costume, this would be a neat idea for your [feline companion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mew-cat-care-set). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Armor-pet Costumes:** Designing more protective costumes for pets presents an opportunity for pet accessory companies to innovate and offer pet owners a new level of protection for their furry friends. - **Leather Armor Design:** Exploring the use of veg-tan leather in pet armor costume design presents an opportunity for leather tanneries and leatherwork artisans to target a new market in the pet industry. - **Playful Protection:** The trend of designing costumes that provide both playful and protective features for pets creates an opportunity for pet costume designers and companies to offer pet owners a unique experience when dressing up their pets. ### Who This Affects Most - **Pet Accessories:** Pet accessory companies could invest in and expand their product offerings for pet armor costumes, tapping into a new segment of pet owners concerned with their pets' protection. - **Leatherworking:** The leatherworking industry could target a new market by innovating and designing pet armor costumes made of veg-tan leather, which is an ideal and durable material for pet accessories. - **Costume Design:** Pet costume designers and companies could explore the trend of designing costumes that offer both playful and protective features for pets, carving out a unique space in the pet fashion industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Protective Cut-Proof Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armortex-jacket.md) - [Limited-Edition Cat Dad Hoodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-dad-hoodies.md) - [Cat-Friendly Seat Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jingcyuan-tang.md) - [Tactical Canine Armors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canine-unit.md) - [Interactive Fossil-Inspired Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-dinosaur-costume.md) - [Game-Inspired Cat Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stray-1.md) - [Halloween-Themed Cat Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raw-emotions-2.md) - [Cat Cafe Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-cafe-beds.md) - [Sustainable Portable Cat Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batsy-cat-shelter.md)