# Stylish Gadget Protectors Designer Sleeves Makes Fashionable Laptop, Netbook and Tablet Carriers By Gabrielle Bradley | Published 2011-01-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fashion-bags-netbook References: [ebags](http://www.ebags.com/product/designer-sleeves/89-10-netbook-designer-sleeve/142681?productid=1368749) Designer Sleeves blends style and sensibility in its line of fashionable soft cases for netbooks, laptops and iPad tablets. The sleeves come in several designs -- we've featured some of our favorites above -- but customers can also design their own Designer Sleeves case to ensure a one-of-a-kind gadget-carrier. Designer Sleeves can be purchased from Ebags.com. See the gallery above for more looks at Designer Sleeves' current line. **Implications** - In today's society, the consumption of a product continues long after a consumer has purchased a specific product. The opportunities for businesses to expand their profits through add-ons, accessories and appendages is at an all-time high as consumers are constantly seeking ways to satisfy their cravings and demands. Businesses who work to provide a series of products complementary to others will see big returns. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Fashionable Gadget Sleeves:** The trend of combining fashion and function in gadget sleeves presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to design customizable and stylish protective cases for electronic devices. - **Personalized Gadget Protection:** As Designer Sleeves allows customers to create their own custom gadget sleeves, the trend of personalized gadget protection presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses to offer unique protection solutions to consumers. - **Add-on Accessories:** As the consumption of a product continues long after a consumer has purchased it, the trend of offering add-ons, accessories, and appendages presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses to expand their profits by satisfying consumers' needs and demands. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** The trend of fashionable and customized gadget sleeves presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for electronics companies to offer personalized and stylish protective cases as add-on accessories for their products. - **Fashion and Design:** As gadget sleeves become more fashion-forward and customizable, the fashion and design industry can take advantage of this trend by creating unique and stylish protective cases for electronic devices. - **E-commerce:** The trend of offering add-on accessories and personalized gadget protection presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for e-commerce businesses to provide a one-stop-shop for consumers looking to protect and personalize their electronic devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shock-Absorbing Laptop Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-5.md) - [Ultra-Slim Laptop Sleeves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraslim-laptop-sleeve.md) - [Leather-Accented Laptop Sleeves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/padded-laptop-sleeve.md) - [Opulent Designer Laptop Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-laptop-bag.md) - [Multifunctional Slim Laptop Sleeves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nexa.md) - [Durable Laptop Sleeve Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portland-gear-laptop-sleeve.md) - [Electronic Device Leather Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pad-quill.md) - [Waterproof Laptop Sleeves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-laptop-sleeve.md) - [Five-in-One Laptop Carrier Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standing-laptop-sleeve.md)