# Button-On Napkin Shirt Cuff & Collar Attachments For Elegant Wiping By Elit Alice | Published 2007-11-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elegant-wiping-wear-your-napkin-on-your-shirt References: [elitalice](http://www.elitalice.com/2007/11/10/elegant-wiping-ettlabenn/) There's only one thing that more humiliating than using a napkin to wipe food off your face: not using one, and having food and drink pour down the front of your outfit. German design studio, Ett La Benn, has the answer. This [shirt collar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-eats-and-rosas-thai) with a button-on napkin works as a protector. The system is completed by a further napkin attached to the cuff, so you not only keep your [elegant composure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elegant-hook-options), but now you can finally let yourself give in to that temptation to [wipe your mouth with your shirt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microfiber-collection)! We knew someone would come up with a solution a little more innovative than the "mouth to the spoon, not spoon to the mouth" advice sooner or later! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Wearable Napkin Accessories:** Opportunity for companies to create stylish and functional attachments for clothing that serve as napkins. - **Fashionable Protective Apparel:** Potential for fashion brands to design clothing that includes built-in napkin components for mess-free eating experiences. - **Hygienic Fashion Solutions:** Chance for companies to develop innovative garments that prioritize cleanliness and convenience. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Apparel:** Fashion brands can explore incorporating napkin accessories into their clothing lines. - **Restaurant and Hospitality:** Restaurants and hotels can offer napkin shirt collars and cuff attachments for an enhanced dining experience. - **Design and Innovation:** Design studios and innovators can create unique solutions for integrating napkins into everyday products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cup-Integrated Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pairingware.md) - [Wearable BBQ Bibs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/13-hour-drip-fit.md) - [BBQ-Themed Napkin-Made Outfits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip-fit.md) - [Adaptive Button-Down Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brooks-brothers-x-magnaready.md) - [Shirt Cuff-Integrated Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuff-watch.md) - [Mayo-Dispensing Bow Ties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byo-bow.md) - [Conversation Starting Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinner-table-conversation-starter-napkins.md) - [Lens-Cleaning Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microfiber-collection.md) - [Interchangeable All-in-One Cutlery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinchy-cutlery.md)