# Suave Slim Smartphone Covers iSkin for Blackberry Protects without the Bulk By Matt Ho | Published 2011-10-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iskin-for-blackberry References: [iskin](http://www.iskin.com/blackberry/aura/#gallery) & [iskin](http://www.iskin.com/) The new iSkin for [Blackberry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-sophistication) is here to offer quality covers for those outside of the [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floralthemed-phone-cases) brand. The iSkin for Blackberry collection features a variety of cases for the mobile company's Bold, Curve and Torch models. Two different styles will be offered. The first is the [Aura](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xreal-aura), which is an ultra-slim design with a brush aluminum finish for a stylish modern look. It's finished with a polycarbonate and aircraft grade material for durability and it features a flash-guard to eliminate glare from taking photos in the dark. Then there's the Vibe, which is a soft case crafted from environmentally friendly thermoplastic free of BPA, pthalate and lead. It's also embedded in Microban antimicrobial product protection which prevents the growth of bacteria that can cause stains and odor. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Ultra-slim Smartphone Covers:** There is an opportunity to create ultra-slim smartphone covers with additional design features to improve functionality and aesthetics. - **Environmentally Friendly Phone Cases:** There is an opportunity to create phone cases that are eco-friendly and incorporate materials that do not contain harmful chemicals. - **Antimicrobial Smartphone Cases:** There is an opportunity to develop smartphone cases with antimicrobial protection to prevent bacteria growth and improve hygiene. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Smartphone Accessory Industry:** The smartphone accessory industry can invest in creating innovative, slim, and eco-friendly phone cases with antimicrobial protection. - **Sustainable Materials Manufacturing:** Sustainable materials companies can produce eco-friendly phone case materials such as bioplastics and non-toxic paints for phone case production. - **Healthcare and Hygiene Industry:** The healthcare and hygiene industry can explore partnerships with phone accessory companies to promote and distribute phone cases with antimicrobial protection. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Floral-Themed Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floralthemed-phone-cases.md) - [Sophisticated Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sophisticated-smartphone-case.md) - [Protective Spring-Ready Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otterbox.md) - [All-Black Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allblack-phone-cases.md) - [Stylistic Sustainable Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-of-cases.md) - [Stylish Aftermarket Technology Skins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razer-skins.md) - [Durable Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-16-cases.md) - [Imperceivable Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nakey-smartphone-case.md) - [Alt Leather Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-bioveg-collection.md)