# Feminine Hygiene Vending Machines Carly Simenauer Has Launched Her Easy-to-Use Vending Machines By Francesca Mercurio | Published 2021-09-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feminine-hygiene-1 References: [kioskmarketplace](https://www.kioskmarketplace.com/news/atlanta-entrepreneur-launches-feminine-hygiene-vending-machine/) Entrepreneur and industrial designer Carly Simenauer recently launched a vending machine business for feminine hygiene products. Called Strapt Vending, the designer worked on the concept during her studies at [Georgia Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jamba-by-blendid) and eventually took on the project full-time once finishing her studies. Stapt Vending prides itself in offering [high-quality feminine hygiene products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phd-feminine-health-products). The machine features a cashless and hands-free interface and is currently available at Hotel Claremont and Ponce City Market - with more to come shortly. Although a very new business, Carly Simenauer has been extremely successful in attracting investors, including [Outlander Labs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scentbird-x-outlander) and Atlanta venture capital firm, in naming a few. Strapt Vending is excited to expand its company and is currently hiring new engineers and designers. Image Credit: Dr Perm ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Underwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/underwear) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Feminine Hygiene Vending Machines:** The trend in offering high-quality feminine hygiene products via vending machines presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the vending machine industry. - **Cashless and Hands-free Interfaces:** The trend in implementing cashless and hands-free interfaces in vending machines presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the payment processing industry. - **Investments in Vending Machine Startups:** The trend in investing in vending machine startups such as Strapt Vending presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the venture capital industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Vending Machine Industry:** The rise of vending machines for feminine hygiene products presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the vending machine industry to diversify its product offerings. - **Payment Processing Industry:** The implementation of cashless and hands-free interfaces in vending machines presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the payment processing industry to expand its customer base and increase convenience. - **Venture Capital Industry:** The success of Strapt Vending in attracting investors presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the venture capital industry to invest in unique and innovative vending machine startups. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Period Care Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joni-model-v-smart-dispenser.md) - [Easy-to-Install Pad Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freda-dispenser.md) - [Branded Feminine Product Donations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-tampons-and-pads.md) - [Car Fragrance Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carfume-vending-machine.md) - [Evolutionary Spiralled Menstruation Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiral-tampon.md) - [Gen Z-Focused Menstrual Care](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cycl.md) - [Makeup Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-express.md) - [Menstrual Product Delivery Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zapp.md) - [Period Product-Finding Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-health-apps.md)