# Spidery Car Seats Lexus' Kinetic Seat Concept Keeps Drivers and Passengers Comfortable By Joey Haar | Published 2016-09-19 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinetic-seat References: [cnet](https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/the-lexus-kinetic-seat-concept-is-sort-of-terrifying/) Anyone who's gone on a long road trip knows that car seats have a long way to go as far as comfort is concerned, and [Lexus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistic-experience)' Kinetic Seat concept is a response to that issue. Though the concept might be more notable for its arachnid-esque appearance, every aspect of Lexus' design is geared toward making a [more comfortable driving experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/libernovo-omni). Firstly, the Kinetic Seat's back and bottom are spun into a gossamer-like pattern that diffuses a rider's body weight far more efficiently than typical cushions. Further, the entire Kinetic seat is made from [synthetic spider silk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorskins-selk) rather than plastic -- true to its pattern. This material is more durable and flexible than plastics. The seat is also designed to move slightly with external forces, giving a more gentle feel to drivers who often brake hard. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Comfortable Car Seats:** Opportunity for car seat manufacturers to develop innovative designs and materials for enhanced comfort during long road trips. - **Synthetic Spider Silk:** Opportunity for textile industry to explore the use of synthetic spider silk as a more durable and flexible alternative to plastics in various applications. - **Responsive Seat Design:** Opportunity for automotive industry to incorporate responsive seat designs that move with external forces, providing a more gentle and comfortable driving experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for car manufacturers to create car seats with advanced comfort features and responsive designs. - **Textile:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for textile manufacturers to explore the use of synthetic spider silk as a more sustainable and versatile material in various industries. - **Furniture:** Opportunity for furniture manufacturers to incorporate innovative designs and materials inspired by the Kinetic Seat concept for enhanced comfort in seating solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Massaging Car Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-wave.md) - [Space Travel-Inspired Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerospace-seat-spn01.md) - [Autonomous Vehicle Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-solounge.md) - [Dynamic Intelligent Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dynamic-spinecare.md) - [Immersive Auto-Focused Artistic Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistic-experience.md) - [Air-Filled Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knit-one-chair.md) - [Recycled Material Bus Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isle-project.md) - [High-Powered Electric Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-bev-sports.md) - [Tranquil Interior Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-ioniq-seven.md)