# iPhone Cases for Gearheads Case-Mate ‘Vroom Tire Tread Pattern' for iPhone 3G By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-04-03 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-3g-case-mate-vroom-tire-tread-pattern-cool-cover References: [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001FSJACU?ie=UTF8&link_code=as3&camp=211189&creative=373489&creativeASIN=B001FSJACU&tag=trenhunt0f-20) The Vroom Tire Tread Pattern Case for iPhone 3G by Case-Mate is made of [impact-resistant rubber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellroy-venture-phone-case). With your purchase, you get the rubber case, screen protector, a card to squeeze out bubbles while installing the screen protector, and a micro cleaning cloth. The average customer review is about 3.5 out of a possible 5.0. The drawbacks aren't enough to cause anyone to regret their $15 purchase and the case gets high marks for its coolness factor. **Implications** - Personally, I think that's a pretty solid deal. People spend hundreds of dollars on [iPhones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-c1), and what's the point in having something if you don't spend the money to protect it? The Case-Mate 'Vroom Tire Tread Pattern' case is on sale now. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Protective Iphone Cases:** There is a growing trend for consumers to invest in protective cases for their iPhones in order to keep their devices safe and secure. - **Impact-resistant Materials:** The use of impact-resistant rubber and other durable materials in iPhone cases is a popular trend as consumers seek to protect their devices from damage. - **Accessory Bundles:** The trend of offering accessory bundles, such as screen protectors and cleaning cloths, along with iPhone cases is becoming more common as consumers look for added value in their purchases. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Mobile Accessories:** The mobile accessories industry has a significant opportunity in designing and manufacturing protective cases for iPhones that offer a mix of style and durability. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can benefit from the trend of offering impact-resistant materials in phone cases, as customers seek to protect their valuable devices. - **Retail:** The retail industry has an opportunity to capitalize on the trend of accessory bundles, by offering similar package deals for other products such as laptops or tablets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Computer-Inspired Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-c1.md) - [Functional Protective Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-17-cases.md) - [Fashionable Inflated Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-case-2.md) - [Sophisticated Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sophisticated-smartphone-case.md) - [Hyper-Cushioned Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypercushionedsmartphone-case.md) - [Celebratory Supercar Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automobili-lamborghini-x-casetify-collection.md) - [Premium Protective Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dbrand-tank-case.md) - [Ultra-Durable Clear Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazingthing.md) - [Multifunctional Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upro.md)