# Mermaid Swimming Accessories MerFin Created Eco-Friendly Mermaid Tails for the Ariel In You By Itai Buenahora | Published 2014-04-07 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-friendly-mermaid-tails References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/139065684708562713/Merfin-Mermaid-Tail?utm=shop) & [carlaswimwear.au](http://www.carlaswimwear.com.au/by-brand/kids-swimwear/merfin-mermaid-tails) The Mahina Merfin is part of the [eco-friendly mermaid tails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salty-mermaid) that bring that allow people to swim like a mermaid in water. The Merfins are made with [recycled rubber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surfears-40), serving as a flexible and functional fin that will give you the speed and agility of any fish -- or mermaid -- in the ocean. This can be used in your very own pool or within the depths of any lake or ocean. It's a wonderful snorkeling fin and swimming device for fitness, and is even great for bodysurfing waves! With just one flick of the ankle strap, you can release yourself from the fin and back to your fully functional human legs, when you've fulfilled your dream of being the [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ariel-swipe) mermaid you grew up admiring. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) > [Holiday](https://www.trendhunter.com/holiday) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Swim Gear:** The trend towards eco-friendliness in swim gear is creating opportunities for companies to create innovative products using sustainable materials. - **Novelty Fitness Gear:** The trend towards fun and unique fitness gear, such as mermaid tails for swimming, is creating opportunities for companies to target customers looking for new and exciting ways to exercise. - **Modular Swimming Equipment:** The trend of modular swimming equipment, such as removable fin attachments, can create opportunities for companies to create customizable aquatic gear. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Outdoor Recreation:** Companies in the outdoor recreation industry can target customers looking for innovative yet sustainable swim gear. - **Fitness:** Fitness companies can create and promote novelty fitness gear, such as mermaid tails, to attract a wider range of customers. - **Swimwear:** Swimwear companies can create modular attachments for their products, such as removable fins, to give customers more options for customization. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adaptive Swim Prosthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nimble.md) - [Sustainable Ocean Waste Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocean-flex.md) - [Underwater Jetpack Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kikfin.md) - [Color-Changing Mermaid Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mermaid-doll.md) - [Revolutionary Swimming Flotation Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimming-flotation-device.md) - [Sustainable High-End Swimwear Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aventura-swimwear.md) - [Functional Mermaid-Inspired Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/z1-design.md) - [Underwater-Created Whimsical Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ariel-swipe.md) - [Watersport Training Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surf-swimming-trainer.md)