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# Fully Customized Coolers
Igloo Custom Lets Customers Personalize Their 7-Quart Little Playmate

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2025-07-18 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/igloo-custom
References: [businesswire](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250717267099/en/Igloo-Launches-Customization-Program-for-Customers-to-Make-It-Cooler-with-Their-Own-Designs) & [igloocoolers](https://www.igloocoolers.com/pages/igloo-custom)

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Igloo customers have long been asking for a way to enjoy trusted favorites while expressing their taste and creativity, and [Igloo Custom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-cooler) is a new personalization program that lets customers create unique products that reflect their style. With this tool, for the first time, customers can make the [Little Playmate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanrio-cooler) cooler and [select drinkware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunnies-studio) their own with text, photos and/or graphics. With the Little Playmate cooler, beloved since 1971, customers can choose a base color, add custom-designed decals across all four sides of the tent-top lid, select template fonts and patterns, and more.

"The option to customize our world-famous Playmate cooler has been one of the most requested features from customers, and it’s thrilling to finally offer this alongside our fan-favorite drinkware options," said Jeff Diamond, Head of Product Development at Igloo, "With Igloo Custom, you're not just making it yours, you're making it cooler."

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.0/10
- Popularity: 7% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 45%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization)

## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Personalization Boom:** The rise of personalized consumer goods is driving a shift towards more customizable products, catering to individual expressions and unique preferences.
- **Heritage Product Revitalization:** Converging modern personalization features with classic products revitalizes heritage brands, allowing them to engage with a new generation of consumers.
- **Interactive Shopping Experiences:** Consumers increasingly seek interactive and engaging shopping experiences that allow them to co-create and have a hand in designing their purchases.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Customizable Merchandise:** Retailers specializing in customizable merchandise leverage consumer desire for personalization by empowering them to purchase items uniquely tailored to their tastes.
- **Outdoor Recreation Products:** The outdoor recreation industry benefits from personalized offerings, allowing enthusiasts to equip themselves with gear that reflects their individual style while maintaining functionality.
- **Digital Printing Technology:** Advancements in digital printing technology enable efficient on-demand customization, opening new avenues for product personalization across various markets.

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