# Shake-Powered Portable Washers The Shaky Wash Washes Clothes While Saving Energy and Water By Akihiko Tse | Published 2013-09-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shaking-washer References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/09/06/shaky-wash/) & [boxyblogs](http://boxyblogs.com/yanko-design/shaky-wash-479961/) The Shaking Washer, or better known by its designer Jung Seub Lee as The Shaky Wash, is every traveler’s dream. The Shaky Wash allows traveler’s to [wash small articles of clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewear-chair), such as underwear and socks, and wash them simply by shaking it. The Shaky Wash is portable – it’s similar in size to a traveler’s mug – and only requires water for it to work. After a thorough shake, the water is removed and a small net is designed to catch the clothes. The futuristic pod capsule-looking device can be powered both by batteries or be charged through a retractable plug. Without the need to find a [washing machine or dryer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stackable-washer-and-dryer) or to soak and wring out a towel on the go, the designer is looking for more [environmentally friendly ways to wash clothes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/washing-machine-technology) by saving water, as well as keeping dirty underwear away from plain public sight. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Underwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/underwear) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Portable Washing Devices:** The Shaky Wash demonstrates the trend of portable washing devices that enable travelers to wash clothes on-the-go. - **Energy-efficient Laundry Solutions:** The Shaky Wash taps into the trend of energy-efficient laundry solutions by utilizing a shaking motion to wash clothes, saving energy and reducing reliance on traditional washing machines. - **Sustainable Travel Accessories:** The Shaky Wash represents the trend of sustainable travel accessories that offer convenient and eco-friendly alternatives to traditional laundry methods. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Travel and Leisure:** The portable washing device market caters to the travel and leisure industry, providing a convenient solution for travelers to do laundry while on the move. - **Appliances:** The energy-efficient laundry solutions market offers growth opportunities for the appliances industry, as consumers seek innovative ways to reduce energy consumption and save water during laundry. - **Sustainability:** The sustainable travel accessories sector benefits from disruptive innovations like The Shaky Wash, which addresses the need for eco-friendly alternatives in areas such as laundry and personal hygiene while traveling. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Mini Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gsoak.md) - [Miniature Portable Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-mini-washing-machine.md) - [Portable Ultrasonic Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-washing-machine-concept.md) - [Flatpack Portable Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collapsible-washing-machine.md) - [Multipurpose Portable Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonertool-portable-washing-machine.md) - [Portable Washing Machine Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-washing-machine.md) - [All-Natural Bamboo Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-washing-machine.md) - [Portable Handheld Dishwasher](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automated-portable-handheld-dishwasher.md) - [Human Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirai-human-washing-machine.md)