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Galactic Hand Towels

These Hand Towels are Decorated with a Special Star Trek Design

— October 19, 2015 — Pop Culture
Elizabeth Dean created these geeky hand towels that are decorated with a special Star Trek design.

Available at her online Etsy store, Dean offers a number of pop nerd culture-inspired items, including this set of themed hand towels that feature the Star Trek insignia embroidered onto each one. These Star Trek design towels are made from a 100 percent cotton material, are each highly absorbent and come available in three different colors that cleverly reference the classic television show including 'Security Red,' 'Commander Yellow' and finally, 'Science Blue.'

If you actually prefer Caption Picard over Commander Kirk, then don't worry because the shop also offers hand towels decorated with the updated insignia design from Stark Trek: The Next Generation.
Trend Themes
1. Geeky Hand Towels - Developing and selling hand towels with pop culture themes, such as Star Trek insignias, to cater to nerdy customers.
2. Pop Culture-inspired Merchandise - Creating a range of products, like towels and other household items, that are inspired by popular nerdy franchises to attract a specific consumer base.
3. Customizable Home Accessories - Designing and offering customizable home accessories, like towels with personalized designs, to provide unique and personalized options for customers.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - Creating and selling home decor items, such as towels, that cater to consumers looking to incorporate their favorite pop culture themes into their living spaces.
2. E-commerce - Developing an online store, like Etsy, to sell a wide range of pop culture-inspired merchandise directly to customers, offering a convenient and accessible shopping experience.
3. Niche Merchandise - Focusing on the creation and sale of niche merchandise, like towels with specific pop culture designs, to appeal to niche customer segments and fill an underserved market.
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