# Slip-Proof Smartphone Cases The Flannelette Protective Case Offers Grip with a Fabric Outer Shell By M | Published 2016-01-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protective-case References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/flannelette-case-for-iphone-from-fistcase/) & [fancy](https://fancy.com/things/1064343728799351703/Flannelette-Case-For-iPhone?ref=evanvar) For consumers that often drop their smartphones, the Flannelette [protective case](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aulumu) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-protective-case) 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 Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **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. - **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. - **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. ### Where This Applies - **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. - **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. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Textured Alcantara Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-graft-fuzzy-iphone-case.md) - [Hyper-Cushioned Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypercushionedsmartphone-case.md) - [Sustainable Tactile Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-union-reclassic-case.md) - [Vegan Leather Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardgraft-fuzzy-alcantara-iphone-15-pro-cover.md) - [Sophisticated Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sophisticated-smartphone-case.md) - [Flexible Polymer Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellroy-venture-phone-case.md) - [Imperceivable Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nakey-smartphone-case.md) - [Topographical Relaxation Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecue-case.md) - [Minimal Textural Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripple-case.md)