# Spiky Cat Armor These 3D-Printed Suits of Armor for Animals Will Scare Off Any Strays By Cadhla Gray | Published 2015-11-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suits-of-armor References: [3dprint](http://3dprint.com/103249/3d-printed-cat-armor/) & [thingiverse](http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1095858) 'Jwall' is the owner of the tabby cat "Bobo" as well as the creator of these magnificent suits of armor for animals. The multi-plated cat armor is hilarious, cute and scary all at the same time. For owners, it provides some fun for them and their pet, giving their feline bold protection and stylish costume for dress-up or Halloween. These suits of armor were designed to be functional -- with movable plates, each section able to bend with the cat's movement. Made entirely from a 3D printer, the design is accessible and can be replicated by anyone who loves to dress their pets up in outfits. Creating a protective shield, Jwall states that this armor lets "cats all over the world roam safely" -- his personal favorite design touch being brass fasteners to hold the plates together. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **3d-printed Pet Armor:** Creating opportunities for unique and personalized pet products through accessible technology. - **Pet Fashion:** Meeting a growing cultural trend of treating pets as fashion accessories. - **Pet Protection:** Addressing a growing concern of pet owners for their pets safety and security. ### Who This Affects Most - **Pet Industry:** Opportunities to innovate in pet apparel and product design. - **3D Printing Industry:** Creating market opportunities in the production of customized and unique pet products. - **Fashion Industry:** Capitalizing on the growth of the pet fashion market through creative and unique designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cat-Friendly Seat Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jingcyuan-tang.md) - [Pyramidal Feline Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-cat-furniture.md) - [Cityscape-Like Cat Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mocats.md) - [Modular Magnetic Cat Walls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyanpeki.md) - [L-Shaped Pet Scratching Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catvas.md) - [Pet Bed-Equipped Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharing-joy-armchair.md) - [Hybrid Feline-Friendly Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-cat-tower.md) - [Laser-Emitting Cat Collars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-collar.md) - [Protective Earthquake Response Shields](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/testudo-shield-and-helmet.md)