# Case-Less Tablet Protectors The iCorners are Better than Most Durable iPad Cases By Megan Facciuolo | Published 2014-05-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/durable-ipad-cases References: [the-gadgeteer](http://the-gadgeteer.com/2014/05/21/drop-protection-for-your-ipad-minus-the-case/) & [icorners](http://icorners.com/) Even with the most [durable iPad cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moft-dynamic-folio), people's tablets have seen some tough times, be it a crack in the panelling or a shattered screen display. Watching any gadget fall to its doom for that matter is definitely one of the most gut-wrenching moments in today's technological world. You may try and protect your iPad with a case, but you probably hate the bulky feel and style. However, there may be a solution to your tablet woes: iCorners. Made of Makrolon polycarbonate -- the same material used to make safety goggles and helmets -- iCorners are essentially unbreakable, impact resistant gadget accessories. The specially designed injections easily stick on the corners of the [iPad Air](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logitech-flip-folio) and the [iPad mini](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipad-mini-tablet) to provide ultimate protection. It keeps your device case-free, while still providing amazing protection that promises to keep your tablet scratch and crack-free. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Durable Gadget Accessories:** Companies could create accessories for electronics made of materials like Makrolon polycarbonate to provide unbreakable protection for devices. - **Case-free Gadget Protection:** Developers could create products that protect electronics like tablets without the need for cumbersome cases. - **Injection-molded Gadget Protectors:** Manufacturers could explore the use of injection-molded materials like Makrolon polycarbonate to create durable gadget protectors that easily stick onto devices. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** Companies in the consumer electronics industry could incorporate durable materials like Makrolon polycarbonate into their product designs to provide unbreakable and case-free protection for their devices. - **Mobile Accessories:** Companies in the mobile accessories industry could explore the creation of protective products that don't rely on bulky cases and instead utilize injection-molded materials like Makrolon polycarbonate. - **Industrial Safety Equipment:** Manufacturers in the industrial safety equipment industry could leverage their expertise in materials like Makrolon polycarbonate to provide unbreakable protection for consumer electronics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Jewelry-Like Smartphone Protectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rmour-candy-corner-protectors.md) - [Super Protective Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bounce-case.md) - [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) - [Dishwasher-Safe Tablet Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otterbox-trustywash.md) - [Angular Tablet Protector Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pitaka-magez-folio-2.md) - [Mountable Handsfree Tablet Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halo-for-ipad.md) - [Shock-Absorbing Laptop Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-5.md)