# Scenic Glass-Gripping Bands These Animalistic Bands Give You Easy Grip on Bottles and Glass Cups By Jen Chae | Published 2013-06-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grip-on-bottles References: [pinkoi](http://www.pinkoi.com/product/16fk6-op) Brandscape glass accessories by Thai company Qualy provides easy grip on bottles and cups. Shaped like fancy and [colorful rubber bands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strap-accessory-for-ereaders), each Brandscape displays images of wildlife like birds, squirrels, leaves and pine trees. They are a fun way to mark your territory at parties as well, so that your cup never gets mixed up. The bands were designed to tightly hug [glass containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmm-design) of different size; they can also be worn as jelly bracelets when not in use. [Handle-free glass cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podio-cup), jars or bottles can be difficult to grab sometimes, especially as the exterior of cups form vapor in the summer weather. These bands are a stylish touch to kitchens and will come in handy when you have children around. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Glass Accessories:** The trend of glass accessories like glass-gripping bands presents an opportunity for innovative and functional designs to enhance grip and usability. - **Animal-inspired Designs:** The trend of animal-inspired designs on glass accessories offers a creative and playful way to personalize and distinguish cups and bottles. - **Multi-functional Accessories:** The trend of multi-functional glass accessories that can be worn as jewelry or used to enhance grip on glass containers creates opportunities for versatile and practical products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Kitchenware:** The kitchenware industry can explore the glass accessory trend to develop innovative products that provide better grip and functionality for glass containers. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can incorporate animal-inspired designs on glass accessories to offer unique and personalized options for enhancing the aesthetic appeal of spaces. - **Children's Products:** The children's product industry can leverage multi-functional glass accessories to create safe and attractive options that enhance the usability and visual appeal of cups and bottles for kids. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Magnetic Drinkware Accents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drink-gems.md) - [Nesting Gem-Like Drinking Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upsidedownside-glasses.md) - [Insulated Drink Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffin-drinkware.md) - [Unbreakable Wine Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unbreakable-wine-glass.md) - [Handle-Free Coffee Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinch-hold.md) - [Baby Bottle Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottapals.md) - [Collectible Glassware Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glassware-charms.md) - [Colorful E-Reader Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strap-accessory-for-ereaders.md) - [Sustainable Upcycled Glass Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmm-design.md)