# Roll-Up Totes The Folding Travel Bag is a Rollable Space Saver By Allison Love | Published 2010-05-15 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-folding-travel-bag References: [coolthings](http://www.coolthings.com/folding-travel-bag/) & [manufactum](http://www.manufactum.com/Produkt/193625/1402314/FoldingTravelBag.html) The Folding Travel Bag is the perfect [travel accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-travel-accessory) for shopping trips. Why, you ask? Well, as per the name, it's easily carried as a [rolled-up newspaper-like bag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/march-packable-tote-bag) when it's not in use. On your next big shopping adventure, for example, you could grab the Folding Travel Bag for extra carry-on room for all those new and wonderful purchases. The linen bag is able to withstand a lot of weight. The Folding Travel Bag fits perfectly into your pocket, and is great for impromptu [grocery shopping](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-totes) on the way home from work, allowing you to avoid that five cent cost of store plastic bags. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Roll-up Bags:** Opportunity for innovative designs and materials to create roll-up bags for various purposes. - **Travel Accessories:** Opportunity to develop new and practical travel accessories that save space and offer convenience. - **Sustainable Packaging:** Opportunity to create eco-friendly alternatives to single-use plastic bags for shopping and carrying items. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Retail:** Opportunity for retailers to offer roll-up bags as a convenient and reusable shopping accessory. - **Travel and Tourism:** Opportunity for travel companies to promote and sell innovative travel accessories like the Folding Travel Bag. - **Sustainable Packaging:** Opportunity for companies in the packaging industry to develop and market sustainable alternatives to single-use plastic bags. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [18-Pocket Travel Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hop-bag-1.md) - [Foldable Luxury Luggage Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-foldable.md) - [Slim Collapsible Luggage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slim-luggage.md) - [Ultra-Compact Backpack Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanobag-daypack.md) - [Time-Saving Travel Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timesaving-travel-hanger.md) - [Convenient Garment Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halfday-travel-roller-bag.md) - [Hybrid Travel Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taskin-swift.md) - [Adventurous Rolling Travel Luggage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/global-travel-bag.md) - [Collapsible Space-Saving Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jollying-pebble-suitcase.md)