# Silicone Gadget Bracelets 'Stretchy Shapes' Look Like Your Favorite Geeky Gizmos By Josh Milenthal | Published 2010-08-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stretchy-shapes References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/gadget-bandz-bring-gear-lust-to-tween-wrists/) & [stretchyshapes](http://www.stretchyshapes.com/collections/frontpage/products/gadgets-24-pack) Stretchy Shapes, a company capitalizing on the inexplicable success of Silly Bandz, has created their newest line of gadget bands! Who wouldn't want to wear a silicone bracelet shaped like their favorite gizmos? iPods, cameras, [iPads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twelve-south), laptops... Stretchy Shapes lets you wear anything your geeky wrist can hold. Stretchy Shapes has jumped into the tween craze that I like to compare to Pogs or baseball cards, and has created a product that might even hit home with some older techies. Now everyone is going to have to think twice when someone says they have the iPad, [iPod nano](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-macintosh), iTouch or [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-apple-accessories)... Thanks Stretchy Shapes! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Silicone Gadget Bracelets:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of silicone gadget bracelets for tech enthusiasts and geeks. - **Wearable Tech Jewelry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a range of fashionable wearable tech jewelry that combines style with functionality. - **Nostalgic Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design a line of fashion accessories that tap into nostalgic trends, like silicone bracelets shaped like popular toys and gadgets. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Jewelry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative and unique fashion and jewelry products that cater to niche markets. - **Technology and Gadgets:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to incorporate technology into everyday products, such as silicone gadget bracelets. - **Toy and Collectibles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create collectible and customizable toy products that appeal to both children and adults, like Silicone Gadget Bracelets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mix-and-Match Scented Bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jelly-bands.md) - [Ultra-Soft Silicone Stress Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silicone-stress-ball.md) - [Wearable Fidget Toy Bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinity-flip-mobius-fidget-band-toy.md) - [Nostalgic Watch-Fitting Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinypod-1.md) - [Collectible Wear-and-Share Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twisty-petz.md) - [Memory Gel Stress Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gel-stress-ball.md) - [Confetti-Style Pride Month Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-pride-edition-sport-band.md) - [Bio-Material Fidget Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zinkeez.md) - [Colorful E-Reader Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strap-accessory-for-ereaders.md)