# Warrior Cats Masterpiece Suits of Armor Designed for Fragile Felines By Going Like Sixty | Published 2009-03-11 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warrior-cat-armor References: [cyanatrendland](http://cyanatrendland.com/2009/03/09/animals-samurai-armor/) Is your animal more tiger than LOL cat? Preferring to go to war against the oncoming hordes rather than laying in a sunbeam looking adorable? Your Samurai Pussy needs suitable armor. Jeff De Boer created Masterpiece [armor for cats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-power-assistive-exoskeleton) to protect them when they get into tough situations. Since he is a fair play warrior, he also uses his artistic talent to create armor for mice. **Implications** - Pet owners are always looking for ways to let their animals' personalities shine through. Products that allow pets to act like humans create a way for people to get closer to their dog or cat. Pushing the limits on [animal apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tails-of-irresistibility) could help companies increase their audience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Animal Apparel:** New opportunities arise in creating innovative and customizable apparel for pets to express their personalities. - **Human-like Pet Products:** Developing products that allow pets to mimic human behavior and activities opens up new avenues for pet owners to connect with their animals. - **Artistic Animal Armor:** Combining art with animal armor presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in providing unique and decorative protective gear for pets. ### Who This Affects Most - **Pet Fashion Industry:** The pet fashion industry can embrace the trend of animal apparel and capitalize on offering a wide range of fashionable and customized clothing options for pets. - **Pet Product Industry:** The pet product industry can explore opportunities in developing human-like products and accessories tailored specifically for pets to enhance their interaction and engagement with their owners. - **Art and Design Industry:** The art and design industry can tap into the market of artistic animal armor, creating visually appealing and functional armor pieces for pets and other animals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [DTC Cat Lifestyle Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-person.md) - [Cat-Friendly Seat Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jingcyuan-tang.md) - [Hybrid Feline-Friendly Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-cat-tower.md) - [Book Series-Inspired Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warrior-cats.md) - [Cat Cafe Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-cafe-beds.md) - [Pet Bed-Equipped Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharing-joy-armchair.md) - [Contemporary Cat Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Cat-Furniture-1.md) - [Feline-Friendly Music Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-music-box.md) - [Cat-Inclusive Dinnerware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fancy-feast-set-for-delight.md)