# Inanimate Companion Pillows The Bibi Labs Human Pillows Allow Users to Create Their Own Friend By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-12-30 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-pillow References: [homecrux](http://www.homecrux.com/2016/12/29/59560/human-shaped-pillows-by-bibi-lab-are-perfect-cuddle-buddies-for-loners.html) & [bibilab.jp](http://www.bibilab.jp/product/wy1_26_wd1_27/) Those in search of a body pillow that is more comforting and soothing than a traditional pillow will find the Bibi Labs human pillows to be a friendly (or questionable) alternative. Coming in two different size options, the Bibi Labs pillows can be customized with various different clothing and accessories to make them look and feel the way you want them to. The interior body portion of the pillow is filled with cotton to make it feel more body-like and help to provide a more substantial experience when it's laid on or hugged. The Bibi Labs human pillows can be utilized as a [companion for those that live alone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anan) or as a [comforting body pillow](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hugarounds) for single individuals. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Customizable Companion Pillows:** Opportunities for creating innovative, personalized designs and materials. - **Emotional Support Products:** Expanding market for products that provide comfort and connection. - **Interactive Inanimate Objects:** A new category of products that merge physical and digital experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Textile Industry:** Manufacturing new kinds of fabrics and filling materials for enhanced comfort. - **Health and Wellness Industry:** Developing products that aid emotional support and mental health. - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** Integrating technology into inanimate objects for interactive experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Soothing Body Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soothing-body-pillow.md) - [Comforting Pillow Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comforting-pillow.md) - [Curvaceous Cooling Body Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bedgear-the-body-pillow.md) - [Comfort-Inducing Cooling Body Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooling-body-pillow.md) - [Man-Sized Cuddly Teddy Bears](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loving-bear-puffy.md) - [Fully Adjustable Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-pillow.md) - [Adaptive Ergonomic Bed Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ostrichpillow-bed-pillow.md) - [Elevated Flexible Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wiggle-pillow.md) - [Oversized Hollow Pillow Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floof-snuggle-sack-and-floor-pillow.md)