# Jelly Smartphone Cases The iPhone 4 Gelli Cases by Case-Mate are Made of Thermoplastic By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-06-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-4-gelli-cases References: [geeksugar](http://www.geeksugar.com/home?page=0#post_8892512) & [case-mate](http://www.case-mate.com/iPhone-4-Cases/Case-Mate-iPhone-4-Gelli-Cases.asp) The [iPhone 4](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-4-concept) Gelli Cases by Case-Mate are the first available [cases for the iPhone 4](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-16-cases). Case-Mate's 'Gelli Case' is made in a lightweight layer of thermoplastic which makes it flexible and soft, but also tougher than silicone and rubber cases. The iPhone 4 Gelli Cases come in six styles and colors: tomato, aurora, clear, gray, pink and teal blue. Click through the gallery to look at the different patterns of these [jelly smartphone cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-jelly-collection). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Flexible Smartphone Cases:** Opportunity to create smartphone cases that are flexible and soft, but also tough and durable, using innovative materials like thermoplastic. - **Colorful Smartphone Cases:** Innovative designs and vibrant colors for smartphone cases, providing consumers with a wide range of stylish options. - **Patterned Smartphone Cases:** Creating smartphone cases with unique patterns and designs, allowing users to express their personal style. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Developing innovative smartphone cases for the growing consumer electronics industry. - **Fashion Accessories:** Expanding the range of fashion accessories to include stylish and customizable smartphone cases. - **Phone Accessories:** Increasing the market for phone accessories by offering a variety of trendy and functional smartphone cases. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gorpcore-Inspired Smartphone Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-bounce-case.md) - [Functional Protective Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-17-cases.md) - [Japanese Geta-Inspired Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bailey-hikawa.md) - [Textured Alcantara Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-graft-fuzzy-iphone-case.md) - [Flexible Polymer Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellroy-venture-phone-case.md) - [Smartphone Case Pin Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-smartphone-cases.md) - [Kevlar Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-iphone-case.md) - [Certified Clear Plastic Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-case.md) - [Personalized Emoji Tech Protectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memoji-case.md)