# Nerf-Inspired Foam Headphones Headfoams are a Kid-Friendly Audio Option By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-05-23 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/headfoams References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/nerf-like-foam-headphones-your-kids-wont-instantly-dest-1580578157) & [gomarblue](http://www.gomarblue.com/headfoams-kids-headphones) Marblue has created 'Headfoams,' a practically indestructible set of headphones made out of -- you guessed it -- foam. Although I definitely don't fall into its target demographic (ages three to twelve), I'm already a fan of Headfoams. If there's anything I like more than durability, it's a clever pun. The headphones are constructed out of a safe, non-toxic and BPA-free foam, providing comfort and safety for children and peace of mind for their parents. More importantly, the foam material doesn't interfere with the audio; the sound quality remains crisp and clear. To protect the delicate ears of younger humans, the sound levels never exceed 85 decibels. This shouldn't be a problem, as I doubt the Headfoam target market has reached the angsty phase of adolescence that requires heavy metal or garage rock to be played at full blast. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Foam-based Audio Products:** There is an opportunity for companies to develop more audio products made out of foam that are durable, safe and comfortable for children. - **Child-friendly Audio Options:** There is an opportunity for companies to create more child-friendly audio products with safety features like limited volume levels. - **Pun-based Branding:** There is an opportunity for companies to create clever and memorable branding that incorporates puns, which can help set their product apart from competitors. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Companies in the consumer electronics industry should explore creating more child-friendly and durable audio products using alternative materials like foam. - **Toy and Game:** The toy and game industry can expand into the audio product sector by producing safe and fun audio products for children, with features that prioritize safety like volume limiters. - **Education:** The education sector can utilize these foam-based audio products to enhance learning by providing a comfortable and safe audio learning experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kid-Specific Headset Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avid-product.md) - [Hearing Protection Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidear-headset.md) - [Kid-Friendly Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kid-friendly-headphones.md) - [Child-Friendly Wireless Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belkin-soundform-nano-wireless.md) - [Constructable Kids Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morrama-1.md) - [Noise-Isolating Kids Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puroquiet-plus.md) - [Hearing Protection Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puro-sound-labs-puropro-headphones.md) - [Wireless Kid-Friendly Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rockid-rush.md) - [Buildable Kids Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kibu-headphone.md)