# Intense Tablet Armor The iPad Extreme Sleeve Will Protect Your Apple Gadget From All Harm By Stephanie Ing | Published 2011-04-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipad-extreme-sleeve References: [redferret.net](http://www.redferret.net/?p=26688) & [g-form](http://g-form.com/product/ipad-extreme-sleeve/) This G-Form iPad Extreme Sleeve is definitely the perfect piece for individuals who are clumsy with their gadgets. With the capability of keeping your iPad from harm, even when a 12lb bowing ball is dropped on it, this iPad Extreme Sleeve creates a great [protective barrier](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dbrand-tank-case) between heavy objects and your beloved [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pitaka-magez-folio-2) tablet. This iPad Extreme Sleeve is made with PORON® XRD™, a material used in the design of sports equipment. This medium is soft, lightweight and water-resistant. The sleeve is also flexible, but hardens when it comes into contact with impact. You can now be rest-assured that your iPad will be safe and sound wherever you put it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Extreme Device Protection:** Consumer electronic companies can enhance their device offering by producing similar extreme protection covers for all their devices. - **Sport-grade Material Implementation:** Manufacturers can introduce sport-grade materials such as PORON(r) XRD(tm) to their offerings and market it as a unique selling point. - **Flexible Yet Durable Material:** Companies in the robotics industry can incorporate flexible and hardening materials like PORON(r) XRD(tm) into the design of their robots to minimize damage from impacts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can capitalize on the trend by introducing extreme protection covers for all their products. - **Sports Equipment:** Sports equipment companies can collaborate with materials companies like G-Form Inc. to learn and implement sport-grade materials like PORON(r) XRD(tm). - **Robotics Industry:** Robotics companies can incorporate flexible and hardening materials in the design of their robots to minimize the impact of inevitable collisions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shock-Absorbing Laptop Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-5.md) - [Hyper-Cushioned Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypercushionedsmartphone-case.md) - [Kevlar Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-iphone-case.md) - [Angular Tablet Protector Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pitaka-magez-folio-2.md) - [Fray-Free Fabric Laptop Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fabric-laptop-case.md) - [Super Protective Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bounce-case.md) - [Leather-Accented Laptop Sleeves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/padded-laptop-sleeve.md) - [Featherweight Fleece-Padded Laptop Sleeves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterresistant-laptop-sleeve.md) - [Tactical Technology Protection Sleeves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tad-transport-sleeve.md)