# Blankets Made of Belly Hair $5,000+ Bed Linens by Manrico Calzoni By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-01-12 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manrico-calzoni-cashmere References: [washingtonpost](http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/01/02/AR2008010200745.html?tid=informbox) OMG, I would almost consider moving to Vancouver if I could snuggle down in these [Cashmere sheets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sofia-cashmere). Warm in winter, cool in summer the textile expert from Perugia, Manrico Calzoni spent five years (!) creating the fabric woven from the [belly hair of the Mongolian goat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cameluxe). King-sized sets start at $5,200. Want your whole bedroom done? A line of cashmere curtains and upholstery is in the works. **Implications** - Urban-based consumers live fast-paced lives with little time for relaxation; however, when they do find time to relax, they wish to treat themselves. Consumers are eager for soothing products made from [luxury materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-home-textiles) which will calm them. Companies can cater to this busy demographic by manufacturing products made from high-quality materials. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Materials:** Companies can cater to busy consumers by manufacturing products made from high-quality materials. - **Soothing Products:** Consumers are eager for products that will calm and relax them. - **Urban-based Consumers:** Urban-based consumers are looking for ways to treat themselves and indulge in luxurious experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Furnishings:** The home furnishings industry can capitalize on the demand for luxury materials and create high-end products. - **Textiles:** The textiles industry has an opportunity to explore new materials and manufacturing techniques for creating soothing and luxurious products. - **Retail:** Retailers can target urban-based consumers by offering a range of high-quality and indulgent products for relaxation and self-care. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Extremely Soft Bed Sheets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-bed-sheet.md) - [Comfort-Focused Home Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everlayer.md) - [Heavyweight Cashmere Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-voltaire.md) - [Luxurious Faux Fur Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faux-fur-blanket.md) - [Luxurious Cooling Sheets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/percale-sheets.md) - [Heritage Textile Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wren.md) - [Understated Ultra-Soft Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-blanket.md) - [Luxe Cotton Sheet Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gentlesoft-organic-cotton-sheet-set.md) - [Fashion-Forward Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bold-blanket.md)