# Banded Giftwrap Bows This Elastic Gift Wrap Saves You from Having to Wrap Oddly-Shaped Gifts By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-07-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elastic-gift-wrap References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/367619/These-Quirky-Elastic-Bows-Let-You-Gift-Wrap-Anything-Quickly-And-Easily/) & [animicausa](http://www.animicausa.com/shop/Design-Gifts-under-$25/Gifted-Elastic-gift-wrap/tpflypage.tpl.html) There are just some items that are extremely difficult to gift wrap if you're not putting them in a box, but this [elastic gift wrap](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iconic-gift-boxes) offers a solution for tough-to-wrap presents. The gift wrap is basically just like being able to bind any object with a rubber band, except that it has a built-in bow that makes this look a lot more presentable. Provided that an object is not an oversized item, just about anything can be wrapped this way. As well as wrapping single items, it's a great way to stack multiples and get rid of the need of [wasteful bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/babybelves-holiday-village) and [wrapping papers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/group-chat-wrap) entirely. Although the elastic does ruin the gift's surprise factor, the shape of an oddly-wrapped item can be just as much of a spoiler, not to mention unattractive. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Elastic Gift Wrap:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of eco-friendly elastic gift wrap with customizable designs for more sustainable and convenient gift wrapping solutions. - **Reusable Packaging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce reusable gift wrap options that can be easily manipulated to wrap any oddly-shaped gift, reducing waste and offering a more reusable alternative to traditional wrapping paper. - **Stackable Gift Wrap:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create stackable gift wrap options that allow for easy wrapping of multiple gifts, eliminating the need for excessive wrapping paper and bags. ### Where This Applies - **Packaging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative packaging solutions that incorporate elastic and customizable designs for easier gift wrapping. - **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with e-commerce retailers to offer reusable and eco-friendly gift wrap options, enhancing the overall gifting experience and promoting sustainability. - **Home Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with home goods brands to create innovative gift wrap products that are both practical and aesthetically pleasing, addressing the challenges of wrapping oddly-shaped gifts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Gift Bows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-bows.md) - [AI-Powered Gift-Wrapping Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-food-group.md) - [Confetti-Filled Wrapping Papers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/confetti-wrapping-paper.md) - [Eco-Friendly Wrapping Papers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dissolvable-gift-wrap.md) - [Sustainable Biomaterial Gift Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomaterilal-gift-wrap.md) - [Convenient Elastic Shoelaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bread-laces.md) - [Sustainably Wrapped Gin Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lind-lime-gin.md) - [Soda-Scented Gift Wrap](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scented-gift-wrap.md) - [Cinnamon Bun-Scented Wrapping Paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnabon-6.md)