# Steamer-Like Table Sets The Linha Combine Provides Reusable Portable Dishware By Meghan Young | Published 2013-04-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linha-combine References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/design/linha-combine-portable-table-set.php) & [bolddesign.br](http://bolddesign.com.br/index.php/noticia/combine/?lang=en) When packed away neatly, the Linha Combine may look like a set of modernized wooden steamers, but in actuality it is a set of [portable dishware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/non-sake-set) perfect for picnics and other similar events. Made for enjoying family-style meals, the Linha Combine sports a [contemporary design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trasa-home) that is also very eco-friendly, which will appeal greatly to today's consumers. Designed by [Bold](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gentleman), a studio based in Brazil, the Linha Combine is crafted out of Bambootube, a fibrous material made from bamboo and rice husks. It is comprised of cups, plates and bowls that stack on top of each other for convenience. They are toted around using a net-like silicone sack. The Linha Combine is available in various colors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Dishware:** The use of sustainable materials to create portable and reusable dishware provides opportunities for companies looking to tap into the environmentally-conscious consumer market. - **Portable Dinnerware Sets:** The demand for practical and stylish dinnerware sets that are easy to pack and carry presents opportunities for businesses in the camping, outdoor recreation, and hospitality industries. - **Stackable Dishware:** The trend towards stackable dishware that takes up less space and is easier to transport makes it an attractive option for businesses in the food service and catering industries. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Recreation:** The Linha Combine's practicality and portability make it an ideal product for companies in the outdoor recreation industry looking to appeal to customers who prioritize convenience and sustainability. - **Hospitality:** Reusable dishware products like the Linha Combine could offer disruptive innovations for hotels and restaurants wanting to create a more environmentally-friendly dining experience for their guests. - **Sustainable Product Manufacturing:** The use of innovative materials such as Bambootube to create eco-friendly products like the Linha Combine represents opportunities for companies invested in sustainable product manufacturing to expand their business. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chic Stackable Tableware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tableware-ecosystem.md) - [Coordinated Children-Focused Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tableware-bundle-for-children.md) - [Flat-Packed Sleek Dish Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aurea.md) - [Sustainable Kitchen Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legni-collection.md) - [All-in-One Eco Party Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knork-eco-party-plate.md) - [Modular Table Seatings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-table-and-chair.md) - [Versatile Steamer-Pot Combos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everything-pot1.md) - [Durable Sustainable Cutlery Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lollo.md) - [Compact Outdoor Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-1.md)