# Compact Crease-Removers This Mini Iron is a Useful Way to Keep Your Clothes Freshly Pressed By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-08-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-iron References: [fancy](http://www.fancy.com/things/366315397554641773/Mini-Pocket-Iron) & [gadgetreview](http://www.gadgetreview.com/2013/05/stay-wrinkle-free-with-a-mini-pocket-iron.html) This mini iron is the perfect thing to keep your lapels and collars looking perfectly crisp when you're on the go. This [portable iron](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darimeven) is the perfect size to keep in your purse or in a drawer at work. It is a covert, rectangular device that resembles a business card holder or a lighter more than an actual iron. The tiny device can be powered by batteries or by USB. When the iron is on, a red indicator light shows that it is hot enough to be used. This makes it ideal for [short travel trips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-tool-collections) when clothes are prone to wrinking from being [tightly packed in a suitcase](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ekester-travelpack-vacuum-kit), or even if you've been sitting on a plane for an extended period of time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 75% | 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Portable Irons:** There is an opportunity in creating more portable, handheld versions of iron devices for people on the go. - **Miniature Household Items:** Innovators can create miniature household items that are useful and convenient for people who are always on the move. - **Usb-powered Devices:** USB-powered devices are becoming increasingly popular, and innovators can meet consumer demand by creating more USB-powered household appliances. ### Where This Applies - **Travel:** Compact, portable crease-removers are useful for travelers, and businesses can innovate in this space by creating more travel-sized appliances. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can benefit from the development of more portable iron devices for people who need to quickly remove creases and wrinkles in their clothing. - **Household Appliances:** With the rise in popularity of USB-powered devices, there is an opportunity to create more household appliances that are powered by USB, making them more convenient to use on the go. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Handheld Garment Cleaning Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-dry-cleaner.md) - [Folding Garment Care Caddies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joseph-joseph-pocket-plus.md) - [Shapeshifting Garment Care Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garment-steamer.md) - [Clip-Style Clothing Care Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steamur.md) - [Pressurized Steam-Equipped Clothing Irons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pressurized-steamequipped-clothing-iron.md) - [Travel-Friendly Garment Care Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenor-crease-releaser.md) - [Ergonomically Advanced Clothing Irons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-steam-iron.md) - [Garment-Drying Laundry Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zera-lab-launbot.md) - [Handheld Garment Repair Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chameleon-mini.md)