# Recycled Sports Equipment Abteil Soccer Ball Handbag (for EURO 2008?) By Elsa Blaine | Published 2008-06-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-sports-equipment-abteil-soccer-ball-handbag References: [designspotter](http://www.designspotter.com/product/2008/06/ball-bag.html) Fashionista soccer mom's now have the chicest bag to carry their minivan keys in. The [soccer ball handbag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baseball-crossbody-bag) designed by the company Abteil (translated from German means 'compartment') is made from previously enjoyed soccer balls...turned inside out. Can you just imagine if they get their hands on some of the previously played Euro 2008 balls and morph them into handbags? They could charge molto Euros and guaranteed, they would have a waiting list! Do you think [NFL](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/igloo) footballs or [NBA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spalding-x-stranger-things) basketballs could be next? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Upcycled Fashion Accessories:** Creating fashionable accessories from previously used items, such as soccer balls, presents opportunities for upcycling and sustainable fashion. - **Sports Equipment Repurposing:** Transforming used sports equipment, like soccer balls, into functional items like handbags, offers innovative ways to reduce waste and create unique products. - **Sports-themed Lifestyle Products:** Designing lifestyle products inspired by sports, such as soccer ball handbags, taps into the growing market of sports enthusiasts seeking fashionable and practical items. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion and Accessories:** The fashion and accessories industry can explore opportunities in upcycling and sustainable fashion through the creation of stylish and eco-friendly products like soccer ball handbags. - **Sports Equipment Manufacturing:** Sports equipment manufacturers can explore new revenue streams by repurposing used sports equipment into innovative products, like transforming soccer balls into handbags. - **Lifestyle and Sports Merchandise:** The lifestyle and sports merchandise industry can tap into the demand for sports-themed lifestyle products by offering unique and trendy items like soccer ball handbags. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Square-Shaped Soccer Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unplayaball.md) - [Soccer Jersey-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciagas-soccer-series.md) - [Puzzle-Style Soccer Ball Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-my-football-kit.md) - [Deconstructed Eroded Soccer Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deconstructed-soccer-ball.md) - [Durable Recyclable Textile Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/f707-stratos.md) - [Soccer-Themed Grocer Tote Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-tote-bags.md) - [Repurposed Packaging Soccer Fields](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lays-replay-soccer-field.md) - [Grocery Bag Runway Accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/march-packable-tote-bag.md) - [Versatile Warped Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-3.md)