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Canine Car Interior Protectors

The Ruffwear Dirt Bag Protects Car Interiors from Dirty Dogs

— August 22, 2018 — Autos
Taking your dog with you in your car often means tracking ample amounts of dirt and dander onto the seats, so the Ruffwear Dirt Bag has been designed as a rugged piece of equipment to protect your car's interior.

Featuring a durable waterproof aesthetic, the cover will work to keep hair, dander, dirt and grime from being tracked onto the upholstery in your vehicle to prevent unnecessary car cleaning after every trip. The cover is completely machine washable and can be easily affixed onto the interior of any vehicle in the backseat to offer pets a relaxing space to sit as they ride.

The Ruffwear Dirt Bag acknowledges the increasing nature of the pet market as consumers seek out products and solutions to keep the spaces around them clean from potential pet messes.
Trend Themes
1. Waterproof Car Interior Covers - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a car interior cover that not only protects against dirt and hair, but also provides waterproof protection.
2. Machine Washable Pet Accessories - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of pet accessories that are not only durable and functional, but also easy to clean.
3. Pet-friendly Travel Solutions - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design innovative products that make it easier and more comfortable for pets to travel in cars, such as portable pet beds or collapsible crates.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Accessories - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new car accessories to cater to the growing demand for pet-friendly interiors.
2. Pet Care Products - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new pet care products that provide convenience and ease of use for pet owners, such as machine washable accessories.
3. Travel and Transportation - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new solutions and products in the travel and transportation industry that cater to the needs of pet owners and their pets.
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