# Big Balls Of Squishy Love Squishables By Elit Alice | Published 2007-12-17 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squishables References: [elitalice](http://www.elitalice.com/2007/12/15/squishable/) & [squishable](http://www.squishable.com/) Who said man's best friend has to be a creature that barks or purrs? I put my vote on something that is soft and warm, is always there when needed, and always ready to give the [biggest hugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hugimals-antianxiety-plushie), like the 15" Squishables. An added plus is that they don't need regular walks and don't get jealous when your partner is sleeping over. What I really need is a [giant, round, fuzzy animal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hugz) by Squishable. And when I say giant and round, I really do mean it. These [lovely stuffed animals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urupochachan) come in all different varieties including the sheep, shark and octopus featured. They're made out of 100% polyester fiber, and are designed in Hong Kong. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Squishable Stuffed Animals:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating new and unique designs of giant, round, fuzzy stuffed animals that provide comfort and companionship. - **Soft and Warm Non-traditional Pets:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing new types of non-traditional pets that provide the same comforting and loving experience as traditional pets, but without the responsibilities such as walking or jealousy. - **Unique Fiber Materials:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in exploring and creating new types of fiber materials that enhance the softness, durability, and sustainability of stuffed animals. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Manufacturing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the toy industry by developing and manufacturing new and unique designs of stuffed animals that cater to the demand for soft, comforting companions. - **Pet Industry:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the pet industry by creating and marketing non-traditional pets that offer the same emotional and companionship benefits as traditional pets without the same level of responsibility. - **Textile Industry:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the textile industry by researching and developing new fiber materials that can be used in stuffed animal manufacturing to offer enhanced softness, durability, and sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Man-Sized Cuddly Teddy Bears](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loving-bear-puffy.md) - [Collectible Plush Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squishpillow-by-original-squishmallows.md) - [Cuddly Plush Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skoosherz.md) - [Sensory Plush Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mooshmoosh.md) - [Comforting Plush Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloudheads.md) - [Dense Cuddlable Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleepy-blobfish-plushie.md) - [Warming Weighted Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartwarming-hugs.md) - [Weighted Plush Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hugarounds.md) - [Comforting Pillow Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comforting-pillow.md)