# Meshed Aerospace Smartphone Cases The IOM Cellphone Cases are Made From Steal for Added Protection By M | Published 2016-07-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cellphone-case References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/white-red-trim-iom-mesh-case-iphone-66s/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [fancy.to](http://fancy.to/5ryhie) Housing a smartphone in a case can be an ideal way to protect its aesthetics as well as its mechanics, and the Red Trim IOM Mesh Case offers a aerospace stainless steel outer shell that is lightweight with durable protection. The meshed design also allows the aesthetic of the [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-iphone-case) to shine through without concealing its appearance. Many [ultra-strength smartphone cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rokform-rugged-case) tend to be on the bulkier side because they wrap the phone in thick materials to prevent damage and scratching from falls. The Red Trim IOM Mesh Case takes a different approach, utilizing the perforated mesh steel to provide durability in a [lightweight and thin design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aulumu). The case sits slightly elevated from the phone, to provide a buffer so that the steel can absorb the impact if the phone is dropped by mistake. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Lightweight Smartphone Cases:** Opportunity for companies to develop ultra-thin, lightweight smartphone cases that still provide durable protection. - **Aerospace-grade Phone Accessories:** Opportunity for companies to use aerospace-grade materials in the manufacturing of phone accessories for added durability and protection. - **Transparent Phone Cases:** Opportunity for companies to create phone cases with perforated designs that allow the device to remain visible. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can benefit from developing innovative phone accessories using aerospace-grade materials. - **Fashion and Accessories:** The fashion and accessories industry can create fashionable and functional phone cases using the transparent, meshed design. - **Manufacturing:** Manufacturing companies can explore the use of aerospace-grade materials in phone accessory production for lightweight and durable designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hyper-Cushioned Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypercushionedsmartphone-case.md) - [Kevlar Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-iphone-case.md) - [All-Angle Protection Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhinoshield-airx.md) - [Metallic Machined Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dango-covert-iphone-case.md) - [Imperceivable Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nakey-smartphone-case.md) - [Aramid Fiber Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pitaka-magez-case-3.md) - [Fashionable Inflated Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-case-2.md) - [Adaptive Vapor-Chamber-Cooling-System Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-17-airx.md) - [Sculptural Metallic Smartwatch Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aulumu-a01-apple-watch-ultra-case.md)