# Zip-Up Cup Pockets The Cuft Sleeve is an Eco Solution for Comfy Clasping and Coin-Carrying By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-06-13 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuft-sleeve References: [likecool](http://www.likecool.com/Cuft_Keeps_your_valuables_at_arms_length--Other--Gear.html) & [uncommongoods](http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/cuft) Cardboard coffee cup sleeves are much more environmentally friendly solutions than doubling up on [paper cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-cup-for-all) to keep your fingers safe from a piping hot beverage, but the Cuft Sleeve improves on those as well. The adjustable black polyester and elastic accessories are designed to fit snugly around the outside of your steaming mug, and the good news is that they're machine washable and reusable. The even better news, however, is that these little [coffee cup slips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-jug-hugger) have zip-up pouches. This means that a trip to the local coffee shop doesn't need to involved your [entire wallet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gossamer-gear), but if you tote a Cuft Sleeve stuffed with bills and change, you'll be able to make convenient use of it after your purchase as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Coffee Accessories:** The Cuft Sleeve offers an eco-friendly solution for coffee lovers by providing a reusable and washable coffee cup sleeve with added features. - **Portable Coin-carrying Solutions:** The zip-up pouches on Cuft Sleeves provide a convenient way to carry bills and change while on the go. - **Sustainable Fashion Accessories:** The adjustable black polyester and elastic Cuft Sleeve is a fashionable and sustainable accessory for coffee mugs. ### Where This Applies - **Sustainable Packaging:** The Eco-Friendly Coffee Accessories trend presents an opportunity for sustainable packaging companies to develop reusable sleeves and pouches for coffee cups. - **Fintech:** Portable Coin-Carrying Solutions create disruptive innovation opportunities for FinTech companies in developing digital wallet integrations with coffee cup sleeves. - **Fashion and Apparel:** The Sustainable Fashion Accessories trend opens up possibilities for fashion and apparel companies to create stylish and eco-friendly accessories for coffee mugs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pocket-Sized Collapsible Coffee Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zerowaste-cup.md) - [Urban Coffee Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-carriers.md) - [Collapsible Metallic Coffee Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collapsible-stainless-steel-cup.md) - [Tracker-Friendly Coffee Cup Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traveler-coffee-cup-holder.md) - [Collapsible Folding Carrier Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-cup.md) - [Insulated Drink Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffin-drinkware.md) - [Sustainable Cafe Delivery Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-pulp-coffee-carrier.md) - [Festive Convertible Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zip-off-holiday-sweater.md) - [In-Car Cupholder Upgrades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coolper.md)