# Air-Purifying Baskets The Sumibako Woven Fabric Basket Has Charcoal in it to Purify the Air By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-01-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fabric-basket References: [thegreenhead](http://www.thegreenhead.com/2017/01/sumibako-charcoal-wastebasket-storage-bag-air-freshener.php) & [japantrendshop](http://www.japantrendshop.com/sumibako-charcoal-trash-can-p-869.html?a_aid=7aaad3d9) The Sumibako woven fabric basket is a newly designed piece of decor that works to help effectively clean the air in a space and reduce humidity levels. The secret to the success of the Sumibako basket is the fact that it has charcoal in the base that naturally removes odors and moisture from the air. The Sumibako woven fabric basket comes in three size variations and is a natural way to help [purify the air](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airthings-renew) in a space. The baskets can be used for a wide array of different uses including being used as a garbage bin, a storage container and much more. The simplistic black aesthetic of the baskets makes them easy to incorporate into a space without having to worry about keeping with the design scheme. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Air-purifying Decor:** Design products that serve a dual purpose of being aesthetically pleasing while purifying the air. - **Charcoal-based Products:** Explore the use of charcoal in various products to naturally purify air and remove odors. - **Humidity-reducing Items:** Incorporate materials and technologies that absorb moisture to create products that can reduce humidity levels in a space. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Introduce air-purifying baskets and other decor items that also serve a functional purpose in cleaning the air and reducing moisture levels in a space. - **Cleaning Products:** Develop air-purifying products that use charcoal and other natural materials to remove odors and clean the air. - **Storage Containers:** Create storage containers that not only provide organization but also help purify the air and reduce humidity levels in a space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Powered Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decorative-air-purifier.md) - [Plant-Supporting Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florapur-air-purifier-concept.md) - [Moss-Powered Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moss-air.md) - [Plant-Shaped Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artsy-air-purifiers.md) - [Whimsical Storage Baskets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-mushroom-woven-basket.md) - [Odor-Absorbing Garbage Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odorsorb-liners.md) - [Aesthetic Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-air-purifier.md) - [Air Purifying Multifunctional Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-purifier-table.md) - [Plasma Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sumikaze.md)