# Theft-Preventing Stickers This Floss Sticker Lets Consumers Disguise Their Headphone Case By Joey Haar | Published 2017-01-03 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floss-sticker References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/protect-your-apple-airpods-from-theft-with-this-sticker-1790672997) & [etsy](https://www.etsy.com/listing/502328445/floss-sticker-translucent-for-your?source=aw&awc=6939_1483378557_b6422ee1773bf0e30da340991ec82f79&utm_source=affiliate_window&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=ca_location_buyer&utm_content=78888) Etsy user RyanFlosss has created a floss sticker as a clever solution to an unfortunately common problem. The sticker is designed to fit on the front of the case for [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpack-backpack) [AirPods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peachy-pods-case), disguising the expensive headphones as a floss container and decreasing the likelihood that a thief makes off with them after rifling through one's things. Though the wireless Bluetooth AirPods offer a host of benefits, security is not one of them. The small headphones can be easily lost or, worse, stolen. Further, they cost a significant sum, making such a loss especially upsetting. By using the floss sticker from RyanFlosss, consumers can give themselves some extra [theft protection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/block-pin) with a simple and inexpensive solution. The sticker itself uses a generic, fictional brand name and a hygienic label design to fool thieves. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Disguise Stickers:** Creating stickers that can disguise valuable items presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the security industry. - **Anti-theft Solutions:** Developing inexpensive and effective anti-theft solutions, such as floss stickers, offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for the consumer electronics industry. - **Creative Theft Prevention:** Exploring creative ways to prevent theft, like using floss stickers, opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for the accessories and personal care industries. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Security Industry:** The security industry can capitalize on the trend of disguise stickers by developing new products and technologies to protect valuable items. - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** The consumer electronics industry can benefit from the trend of anti-theft solutions by incorporating innovative security features into their products. - **Accessories and Personal Care Industry:** The accessories and personal care industry can tap into the trend of creative theft prevention by designing unique and functional products, such as floss stickers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anti-Theft Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unsnatchable-phone-case.md) - [Earbud-Inspired Backpack Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpack-backpack.md) - [Precisely Made Edible Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-airpods.md) - [Aftermarket Earbud Case Protectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elago-airpods-3-dust-guard.md) - [Futuristic Headphone Attachments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andaash.md) - [Baroque-Style Earbud Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-case.md) - [Oversized Earbud Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpack.md) - [Makeup-Hiding Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elfs-cosmetic-security-line.md) - [Ultra-Compact Branded Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-airpods-pro.md)