# Marble Helmets They're Light, Protect You, And Made From Real Stone By ElGreco | Published 2009-01-14 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marble-helmets-natural-granite-laminate References: [archrecord.construction](http://archrecord.construction.com/products/tradeshows/0805_marmomacc-1.asp) & [grein](http://www.grein.com) Yep, an Italian company has found a way to manipulate and shape a stone that’s coveted by the Romans among us. They call the material *[stone foil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-leather-organza)*. No, it’s nothing like the foils or wraps we know. It’s actually a slab of [natural marble or granite](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marble-lab) that they cut so thin—it’s only 0.3 millimeters thick—that it becomes malleable with their innovative technique. The helmet is available in 15 types of granite. Grein Italia created a series of [motorcycle helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-motorcycle-helmet) as examples of how they can cover complex 3D surfaces, something that has been impossible to do with marble until now. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Marble Fashion:** The emergence of marble as a material in fashion products offers new and innovative opportunities in the industry. - **Sustainable Materials:** The use of natural marble and granite in product design is a trend that emphasizes sustainability and environmental consciousness. - **3D Printing Innovation:** The creation of complex 3D surfaces with marble foil opens up opportunities for innovation in the field of 3D printing. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can benefit from incorporating natural and unique materials like marble into their products to appeal to a growing market of environmentally-conscious customers. - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry can explore the use of marble foil in interior design and create luxurious and sustainable car interiors. - **Building and Construction Industry:** This technology could revolutionize the construction industry by offering an innovative solution for designers and architects seeking sustainable and luxurious materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Oceanic Recycled Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shellmet-helmet.md) - [Sleek Full-Face Moto Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supertech-r10-launch-edition-helmet.md) - [Lightweight Helmet Liners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helmet-liner.md) - [3D-Printed Cycling Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kask.md) - [Lightweight Surfing Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wtr-icon.md) - [Futuristic Featherlight Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giro-aries-helmet.md) - [Lightweight Electric Bike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virgo.md) - [AI-Generated Motorbike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coldstar-art.md) - [Eco-Friendly Biomaterial Cycling Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomaterial-cycling-helmet.md)