# Spray Fabric Softeners This Fabric Softener by Method Home Replaces the Traditional Dryer Sheet By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-04-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/method-home References: [thedieline](http://www.thedieline.com/blog/2014/4/21/method-sunset-breeze-laundry-collection) & [methodhome](http://methodhome.com/shop/method-laundry-detergent-sunset-breeze/) In place of a dryer sheet that you may only use once or twice, [Method Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/method-dream-foam-body-wash) is introducing a fabric softener in the form of a spray that cuts down on a lot of that waste. The spray is being introduced in a fragrance called Sunset Breeze, which is described as "light, fruity and tropical." Method's bottles are always fun and colorful and these limited edition bottles take inspiration from high fashion and very popular Ikat prints in summery colors. The Sunset Breeze formula is plant-based and hypoallergenic, available in the form of a [concentrated '8X Laundry Detergent'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecover-laundry-products) and as the 'Dryer-Activated Fabric Softener,' which is good for about 100 loads of laundry. Sunset Breeze is available at retailers like [Target](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mrs-meyers-cleaning-products), as well as online through Method Home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Laundry Products:** Spray fabric softeners are an innovative and eco-friendly solution to replace traditional dryer sheets. - **Concentrated Laundry Detergents:** The introduction of spray fabric softeners shows a potential trend towards highly concentrated laundry detergents in innovative forms. - **Multi-functional Laundry Products:** Spray fabric softeners represent a trend towards the development of laundry products that serve multiple functions and eliminate waste. ### Where This Applies - **Home Cleaning:** The home cleaning industry could capitalize on the trend towards eco-friendly and highly concentrated laundry products in innovative forms. - **Retail:** Retailers could tap into the multi-functional laundry product trend by offering a wider variety of innovative products that eliminate waste. - **Fashion:** Fashion designers could collaborate with cleaning brands to create unique and fashionable designs for laundry products inspired by high fashion and popular prints. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spray Laundry Detergents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spray-laundry-detergent.md) - [Dissolving Fabric Softener Sheets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fabric-conditioner-sheets.md) - [Sustainable Laundry Detergent Sheets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-laundry-detergent-sheet.md) - [Plastic-Free Laundry Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oxi-laundry-booster.md) - [Naturally Inspired Fabric Softeners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fabric-conditioners.md) - [Leading Fabric Rinsers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/downy-and-tide.md) - [Extra-Fragrant Dryer Sheets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bounce-intense.md) - [Eco-Friendly Dryer Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brightly.md) - [Sustainable Wool Dryer Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wool-dryer-ball.md)