# Scribbled Stitching Cases The Hoptu Laptop Sleeve is Upcycled from Excess Wetsuit Material By Meghan Young | Published 2011-10-24 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoptu-laptop-sleeve References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/hoptu-laptop-sleeves-by-looptworks) & [looptworks](http://www.looptworks.com/gear/13-hoptu-laptop-sleeve-upcycled-from-excess-wetsuit-material.html) It is nice to see that companies are still striving to put out [eco-friendly products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apex-duffle-collection), including the Hoptu Laptop Sleeve. The excess of waste material constantly being pumped out of factories suggests that companies both big and small should consider helping out with this environmental issue. In this case, the Hoptu Laptop Sleeve is [upcycled from excess wetsuit material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-camping-gear). Created by Looptworks, the Hoptu Laptop Sleeve is the perfect product to be crafted out of such material. This material provides a safe, [waterproof case for precious tech devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tad-transport-sleeve). Available in two sizes, 10” and 13”, the Hoptu Laptop Sleeve also comes in a slew of different colors and designs including camo and floral. If you're looking to protect your laptop from water, this sleeve is the perfect solution. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Product Manufacturing:** Companies should consider upcycling excess waste material to create useful products like the Hoptu Laptop Sleeve. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Looptworks's use of excess wetsuit material to create stylish laptop sleeves presents an innovative opportunity to create sustainable fashion products. - **Rise of Upcycling:** The Hoptu Laptop Sleeve demonstrates the growing trend of upcycling as a way to reduce waste and create functional products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The Hoptu Laptop Sleeve reflects the innovation opportunity in the fashion industry to produce sustainable and environmentally conscious products. - **Tech Accessories:** The Hoptu Laptop Sleeve presents an example of how tech accessories manufacturers can create functional products through upcycling rather than relying on new materials. - **Sustainability Consulting:** A trend towards upcycling to create environmentally friendly products like the Hoptu Laptop Sleeve presents an innovation opportunity for sustainability consulting firms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fray-Free Fabric Laptop Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fabric-laptop-case.md) - [Upcycled Carrying Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coastline-ecosmart.md) - [Featherweight Fleece-Padded Laptop Sleeves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterresistant-laptop-sleeve.md) - [Ocean Plastic Laptop Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/targus.md) - [Durable Laptop Sleeve Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portland-gear-laptop-sleeve.md) - [Dual-Material Laptop Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardgraft-5050-macbook-pro-sleeve.md) - [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)