# Pavement Bedsheets (UPDATE) The Le-Trottoir Lets You Experience Homelessness at Home By Michael Hines | Published 2010-03-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-trottoir References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/03/25/sleep-on-the-pavement-its-soft/) & [snurkbeddengoed.nl](https://www.snurkbeddengoed.nl/english/201/) I have never slept on the street, but I imagine it wouldn’t be nearly as comfortable as the Le-Trottoir makes it look. The Le-Trottoir is a bedsheet that looks strikingly like pavement, and for a good reason. The Le-Trottoir has all the bells and whistles of regular pavement: blocks of concrete complete with random metal covers and moss. The best thing about the Le-Trottoir [bed sheet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jax-sheets-20) is that a portion of every purchase will go to the [Dutch Homeless Youngsters Foundation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monta-x-miffy). Activism and sleeping are a definite win. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 78% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Homelessness Simulation Products:** Creating bedding or other products that simulate homelessness could offer consumers a unique and eye-opening experience while generating funds for relevant charities. - **Charity-driven Products:** Designing products that incorporate charitable contributions into every purchase could create a new way for consumers to support their favorite causes while shopping. - **Activist-inspired Homeware:** Creating homeware inspired by social activism could provide consumers with a way to show support for important causes while incorporating unique products into their homes. ### Where This Applies - **Bedding and Home Decor:** Designing bedding and home decor that gives a percentage of profits to charity could offer consumers a new way to support great causes through their home purchases. - **Charitable Consumer Goods:** Creating a new breed of consumer goods that incorporate charitable giving into every purchase could create a new and profitable industry that benefits both customers and great causes. - **Socially-conscious Activewear:** Designing activewear inspired by social activism and charitable giving could create a new breed of clothing that makes a statement while supporting great causes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Squishy Clay-Made Daybeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-soil-daybed.md) - [Artful Four-Poster Bed Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-bed-installation.md) - [Outdoor Sleep Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camping-mattress.md) - [In-Hotel Human Dog Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plufls.md) - [Air Mattress-Equipped Sleeping Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trekroll-sleeping-bag.md) - [One-Star Hotel Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-star-hotel-riklin.md) - [Concrete Brick-Themed Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/he-she-brick-slippers.md) - [Travel-Friendly Sheet Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travelfriendly-sheet.md) - [All-Terrain Inflatable Dog Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outtask-jessigo-outdogs-airpad.md)