# Wearable URLs P8tch Velcro-Backed Scannable QR Code Patch Routes to Websites By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-03-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qr-code-patch References: [springwise](http://springwise.com/weekly/2010-02-24.htm#p8tch) & [p8t.ch](http://www.p8t.ch/) The P8tch velcro-backed QR code patch has a “mysterious commando” design and a cell phone scannable QR code. The code works like a [URL shortening service](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qr-styler) that can be redirected at will to any web page. A secret passkey allows the patch owner to redirect the target of the URL as often as he or she likes. A number of phones are able to scan the P8tch QR code patch and instantly access websites, [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ddbrand-circuit-board) videos, blogs, or other online destinations. The 2x4 inch patches sell for about $20 each. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Scannable QR Codes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring new ways QR codes can be used for marketing and interactive experiences. - **Customizable Urls:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing technologies that allow users to easily change the target URL of a QR code or shortlink. - **Wearable Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating QR codes or other interactive elements into wearable accessories for enhanced functionality and personalization. ### Where This Applies - **Marketing and Advertising:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating QR codes into marketing campaigns to provide interactive and trackable experiences for consumers. - **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implementing QR codes or customizable shortlinks to enhance product information, purchase processes, and customer engagement. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating wearable technology accessories that integrate scannable QR codes for personalized and interactive experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Accessory Adorned Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patch-cap.md) - [Wearable Creatine Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creatine-patches.md) - [Fingertip Haptic Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voxelite.md) - [Accessible Garment Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tube-eeze-patches.md) - [Interactive Packaging Content](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartlinks.md) - [Kid-Friendly UV Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunnypatch.md) - [Health-Focused Non-invasive Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-patch.md) - [QR Code Tracker Stickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tile-lost-and-found-labels.md) - [QR Code Pet Tags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pawscout.md)