# Upcycled Apparel Pillows The ThinkGeek Shirt 2 Pillow Kit is a DIY Dream By Ashley C.R. | Published 2010-12-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turn-any-shirt-into-a-pillow References: [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/gear/e1fa/) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com) ThinkGeek has come up with a great use for those old [t-shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wellen-patinatech-tshirt) of yours that are nearing their expiration date. Their new Shirt 2 Pillow transformer allows you to turn any shirt into a pillow using their handy kit. Just wrap your [t-shirt around the cushion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resten), hold it in place with the black fabric frame, and voila! The Shirt 2 Pillow creates an instant [throw pillow](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comforting-pillow) that is uniquely your style, no sewing required. The Shirt 2 Pillow kit will makes a great gift for the DIY-fans out there! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Upcycled Apparel:** Transforming old t-shirts into pillows creates an innovative way to upcycle apparel. - **DIY:** The DIY aspect of the Shirt 2 Pillow Kit taps into the trend of personalization and self-expression. - **Sustainable Home Decor:** The use of upcycled apparel in home decor aligns with the growing trend of sustainability in interior design. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The upcycled apparel trend opens opportunities for fashion brands to repurpose old clothes and create unique products. - **Craft and DIY:** The Shirt 2 Pillow Kit caters to the DIY and craft industry, providing a convenient solution for transforming t-shirts into pillows. - **Home Decor:** The sustainable home decor trend presents opportunities for home decor brands to offer eco-friendly and personalized products like the Shirt 2 Pillow Kit. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Handcrafted Rustic Pillow Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillow-cover.md) - [Collectible Plush Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squishpillow-by-original-squishmallows.md) - [Ultra-Soft Convertible Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butterfly-sleep-pillow.md) - [Auto Cartoon Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transformers-reversible-plushies.md) - [Upcycled Sock Dog Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k9-camp-cushion.md) - [Two-In-One Neck Pillows Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neck-pillow-lounge.md) - [Customized Compressible Camp Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camp-pillow.md) - [Supportive Machine-Washable Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heroic-sleep-pillow.md) - [Fuzzy Oversized Neck Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffy-nook-pillow.md)