# Medieval Feline Attire This Cat Armor by Rafa Maya Prepares Your Cat for Battle By Peter Vallas | Published 2011-01-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r References: [superpunch.blogspot](http://superpunch.blogspot.com/2011/01/armored-cat.html) & [diarment.deviantart](http://diarment.deviantart.com/art/Hugo-Helmet-194833555) A designer by the name of Rafa Maya has posted a few pictures of his homemade creation for felines. The artist who posted his creation on DeviantArt has already got a lot of people talking. The handcrafted piece of steel armor is both unique and humorous. Rafa Maya did not discuss many details about the cat helmet, but the pictures do perform justice. It is definitely a fun accessory any cat-lover would want for their feline companions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Custom Pet Accessories:** Creating bespoke and unique accessories for pets, such as handmade armor for cats, provides an opportunity for businesses to tap into the growing pet market. - **Humorous Pet Products:** Designing and marketing funny and entertaining pet products, like cat armor, allows businesses to cater to the increasing demand for quirky and playful items for pets. - **Niche Pet Fashion:** Exploring niche pet fashion, including specialized outfits and accessories like cat helmets, offers innovative entrepreneurs the chance to target pet owners who seek unique and fashionable items for their furry companions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Pet Accessories:** The pet accessories industry can expand its product offerings by incorporating custom and humorous pet accessories, including cat armor, to meet the evolving demands of pet owners. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can embrace the trend of niche pet fashion and collaborate with designers to create pet fashion lines that include enticing and playful items like cat helmets. - **Online Retail:** Online retail platforms can capitalize on the rising demand for unique and amusing pet products, such as cat armor, by curating a wide range of custom pet accessories from various independent designers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Cat Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Cat-Furniture-1.md) - [Cityscape-Like Cat Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mocats.md) - [Limited-Edition Cat Dad Hoodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-dad-hoodies.md) - [Cat Cafe Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-cafe-beds.md) - [Protective Earthquake Response Shields](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/testudo-shield-and-helmet.md) - [Hybrid Feline-Friendly Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-cat-tower.md) - [Cat-Friendly Seat Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jingcyuan-tang.md) - [Pet Bed-Equipped Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharing-joy-armchair.md) - [Cat-Inclusive Dinnerware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fancy-feast-set-for-delight.md)