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# Glow-in-the-Dark Bedding
Screen Printed Pillowcases Illuminate the Night

By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-01-28 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screen-printed-pillowcases
References: [freshtrend](http://www.freshtrend.com/2010/01/glow-in-the-dark-alphabet-pillowcase.html) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/wildglow)

Honolulu-based [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floof-snuggle-sack-and-floor-pillow) artist 'wildglow' designs and creates screen-printed pillowcases using a soft-to-the-touch, non-toxic water-based ink that glows in the dark after being "charged" by exposure to any light source.

These unique [glow-in-the-dark pillowcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glowinthedark1) feature fun images, inspiring sayings and even the alphabet for young learners. The images never wash out and there's something of interest for every age group.

**Implications** - By making even something as basic as a pillowcase interactive and interesting, these screen-printed pillowcases show how there is a definite market for quirky and fun new products out there. This simple but effective creation has definite potential to change the way people look at pillows once and for all.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.0/10
- Popularity: 23% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Interactive Fun Products:** The success of glow-in-the-dark pillowcases highlights the market demand for quirky and fun new products that can engage and captivate consumers.
- **Personalized Bedding:** Customizable pillowcases with unique designs and inspiring sayings offer consumers a way to personalize their bedding and express their individuality.
- **Sensory Experience:** Glow-in-the-dark bedding provides a unique sensory experience, tapping into the growing trend of products that engage multiple senses and create immersive environments.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can leverage the trend of glow-in-the-dark bedding to create innovative and eye-catching products that enhance the overall aesthetic of living spaces.
- **Children's Products:** The market for glow-in-the-dark bedding can be a great opportunity for companies in the children's products industry to offer engaging and interactive bedding options that appeal to both kids and parents.
- **Printing and Textiles:** The printing and textiles industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities in creating new printing techniques and materials to produce more unique and captivating glow-in-the-dark products.

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