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Slip-Proof Smartphone Cases

The Flannelette Protective Case Offers Grip with a Fabric Outer Shell

— January 16, 2016 — Tech
For consumers that often drop their smartphones, the Flannelette protective case features an innovative material design to offer a better grip when holding onto the tech device. This is ideal for users that find plastic or silicone shells increase the amount of times they drop their device due to the smooth and slippery surface.

The Flannelette case is made from high-quality PU leather that is soft supple and left with a texturized aesthetic. Though soft to the touch, the rough surface provides a better design for gripping allowing users to have a better hold on the device during use. The PU leather is also resistant to dirt, providing a clean and elegant surface at all times.
Trend Themes
1. Grip-enhancing Phone Cases - Opportunity for manufacturers to incorporate textured materials to improve the grip of device cases and prevent damages from drops and slips.
2. Soft-touch Protective Tech Accessories - Potential for products like Flannelette protective cases to become more popular due to their potential to provide soft textures and counteract the negative effects of slippery surfaces on smartphone use.
3. Anti-fingerprint Phone Accessories - Opportunity to cater to consumers who prioritize a clean and elegant look by employing materials, like the Flannelette case's PU leather, that are resistant to dirt, stains, and fingerprints.
Industry Implications
1. Smartphone Accessory Manufacturing - Chance for companies to innovate in the design and materials of smartphone accessories like cases and grips to meet changing consumer needs and preferences.
2. Consumer Electronics Retail - Opportunity for retailers to offer more diverse phone accessory options that cater to varying preferences and usage habits, such as granting anti-slip and anti-fingerprint capabilities.
3. Material Science Research and Development - Potential for R&D efforts to investigate the effectiveness of different materials in improving grip and surface texture of various devices, which may lead to more breakthrough inventions in the field of consumer electronics.
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