# Waterproof Book Bags The You-Bumi Cover Lets You Read in the Bath or Shower Without Wet Pages By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-07-09 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/read-in-the-bath References: [japantrends](http://www.japantrends.com/you-bumi-waterproof-book-cover-bath-bag-a-book-jacket-for-analog-types-who-like-reading-in-the-bath/) & [japantrendshop](http://www.japantrendshop.com/youbumi-waterproof-book-cover-bath-bag-p-2432.html) [Kindle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kindle-paperwhite-signature-edition) just came out with a waterproof model called the Waterfi that lets you read in the bath, but for those who prefer to flip the pages of a real book, there's You-Bumi. You-Bumi is like an inflatable plastic cover that you can put a book in to keep it from accidentally falling in the water when you're soaking in the tub or standing in the shower. To use the You-Bumi Waterproof Book Cover Bath Bag, there are two small slots for your thumbs, so that you can get a good grip on the book and still [flip through the pages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dehydrating-book). To keep the ink and pages from getting all wet and blotchy, the finger slots are plastic-covered too, so that there's no chance that a book will get wet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Waterproof Reading Accessories:** Opportunity for the development of innovative reading accessories that allow people to enjoy books in wet environments. - **Inflatable Book Covers:** Inflatable and waterproof book covers provide a convenient solution for protecting books in water-prone settings. - **Enhanced Reading Experience:** Technological advancements in waterproofing technology create new opportunities for immersive reading experiences, such as reading in the bath or shower. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Books and Publishing:** The book industry can explore partnerships with waterproofing technology companies to offer customers protected book solutions. - **Fashion and Accessories:** The fashion industry can tap into the demand for waterproof reading accessories by designing stylish and functional book covers for wet environments. - **Bathroom Products:** The bathroom products industry can incorporate waterproof book covers as a unique selling point for bath and shower accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chromatic High-Resolution eReaders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocketbook-inkpad-color-3.md) - [Waterproof Eco-Conscious eReaders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kobo-clara-2e.md) - [Multimodal Waterproof Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multimodal-waterproof-backpacks.md) - [Book-Shaped Transparent Bookmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-bookmark.md) - [Mobile Reading Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astropads-new-bookcase.md) - [Durable Floating Wallet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planbok-floating-waterproof-wallet.md) - [Water-Ready Duffle Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhik-submersible-duffel-bag.md) - [Multifunctional Beach Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumruk.md) - [Waterproof Ocean-Grade Utility Totes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterproof-tote.md)