# T-Shirt Folding Machine Make it For 99 Cents By Chris Skleryk | Published 2007-01-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/t-shirt-folder The T-Shirt folder looks like the perfect make work efficiency project. Simply flatten a [cardboard box](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-moving-box-table) so you have 2x (72cm x 25cm) 1x (72cm x 35cm) and 1x ( 36cm x 25cm), write your name anywhere, say Abra-Ka-Dabra... you just made your self a BRAND NAME [T-Shirt folding machine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/figures-helix) for the 99 cent price of a box! **Implications** - Consumers are becoming more and more overwhelmed with the amount of stuff that they have in their homes, cars and offices. Self-designed [organizational tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brickbox-modular-shelving) allow consumers to customize and personalize their storage spaces to best suit them and their families. This trend appeals mostly to urban consumers who have a limited amount of space due to their location in a downtown core. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Customized Organization:** Create personalized storage solutions to meet the unique needs of consumers. - **Efficiency Projects:** Develop DIY projects that enhance work or home efficiency. - **Space Optimization:** Design products that cater to the needs of urban consumers with limited space. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Storage:** Opportunity to create customizable storage solutions for homes and apartments. - **DIY Projects:** Potential to offer DIY project ideas and materials for increased efficiency. - **Urban Living:** Develop products tailored for urban dwellers with limited space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Singular Person Foldable Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-baby-box.md) - [Ultra-Slim Delivery Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flap-it.md) - [Origami-Inspired Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldibox-2.md) - [Flatpack Portable Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collapsible-washing-machine.md) - [Fold-Down Workstation Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workspace-furniture-solution.md) - [Adaptable Organizer Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-square-organizer.md) - [Time-Saving Travel Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timesaving-travel-hanger.md) - [Folded Metal Sheet Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldy.md) - [Folding Garment Care Caddies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joseph-joseph-pocket-plus.md)