# Credit Card-Sized Irons The Portable Ironing Gadget Keeps On-the-Go Outfits Wrinkle-Free By Meghan Young | Published 2013-05-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-ironing-gadget References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2013/05/20/theres-a-portable-ironing-gadget-for-last-second-crease-making/) & [esupply.co.jp](http://www.esupply.co.jp/tokusetu/EEA-YW0795.asp) The Portable Ironing Gadget is a handy device to have on hand in situations that require making a good first impression--and those often start and end with a put together appearance. Nevertheless, anything can happen between point a and point b, resulting in unexpected wrinkles that could sabotage this important moment. With the Portable Ironing Gadget, that doesn't have to be a worry at all. It is a [credit card-sized iron](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darimeven) that allows men and women to touch up their outfits on the fly. Whether it is the collar of their [button down shirt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halfday-travel-roller-bag) or the pleats of their skirt, the Portable Ironing Gadget is there to save the day. It even comes with a clip to keep thing in place while ironing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Portable Ironing Gadgets:** The trend of portable ironing gadgets presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion industry, allowing individuals to easily maintain a wrinkle-free appearance on the go. - **On-the-go Clothing Maintenance:** The trend of on-the-go clothing maintenance opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the travel industry, providing convenient solutions for travelers to keep their outfits wrinkle-free during their journeys. - **Compact Ironing Solutions:** The trend of compact ironing solutions creates disruptive innovation opportunities in the household appliances industry, offering compact and efficient gadgets that are perfect for small spaces and quick touch-ups. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the portable ironing gadget trend by incorporating these compact devices as must-have accessories for fashion-conscious individuals who prioritize a polished appearance. - **Travel:** The travel industry can tap into the on-the-go clothing maintenance trend by developing innovative ironing solutions that are portable, lightweight, and easy to use, catering to the needs of frequent travelers. - **Household Appliances:** The household appliances industry can explore the market of compact ironing solutions, creating space-saving gadgets that offer efficiency and convenience for busy individuals who want to quickly remove wrinkles from their clothes without the need for a full-sized ironing board. ## 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) - [Clip-Style Clothing Care Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steamur.md) - [Shapeshifting Garment Care Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garment-steamer.md) - [Fully Automated Ironing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fully-automated-ironing-system.md) - [Garment-Drying Laundry Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zera-lab-launbot.md) - [Pressurized Steam-Equipped Clothing Irons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pressurized-steamequipped-clothing-iron.md) - [Dual-Fucntional Steam Iron Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darimeven.md) - [Space-Saving Garment Care Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flip-dualfunction-ironing-board-mirror.md)