# Eco Cable Winding Gadgets The Magneat By Hjortur | Published 2008-11-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wrapped-in-wires-magnetic-new-scandinavian-design-solves-the-problem References: [magneat](http://www.magneat.com) Have you noticed how some of the best ideas are the simplest ones? Ideas where you find it amazing that no one has come up with them before, because they are – simply brilliant? [Magneat](http://www.magneat.com) is one of those ideas. There’s no technology, it doesn’t need batteries, sunlight, or your body heat to operate. Yet, it can fulfill its purpose hanging on your clothes without leaving any marks, using any glue, pins or clips. It’s magnetic. And what is it? What does it do? It’s simple. It helps you [wind up your cords](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wirestax) from your [iPod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/racer-worldwide-racerpods-necklace), MP3 player, mobile phone or whatever device you have wired to your ears, so it won’t get in your way. It’s a neat Scandinavian design and it can be personalized. You can get it with slogans, a skull or just put on your own design or statement. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Magnetic Cable Management:** Using magnetic technology to organize cables without the need for clips or pins presents opportunities to disrupt traditional cable management solutions. - **Personalized Cable Winders:** Offering customizable designs on cable winders creates a unique selling proposition for consumers and an opportunity to stand out in the crowded technology accessories market. - **Simplicity in Design:** The popularity of the Magneat suggests a growing trend in the market for simplistic eco-friendly designs that require no additional technology. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Technology Accessories:** The Magneat is disrupting traditional cable management solutions in the technology accessory industry. - **Eco-friendly Products:** The simplicity of the Magneat design highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in the eco-friendly products industry. - **Customizable Products:** The opportunity to personalize designs on cable winders presents options for disrupting the customizable products industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multipurpose Magnetic Cables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supercalla-cable.md) - [Magnetically-Organized Phone Cables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magtame.md) - [Magnetic Cord Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cord-mate.md) - [Phone Charger Wire Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/co-cable-organizer.md) - [All-in-One Desk Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cord-1.md) - [Sleek Charging Cable Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taim.md) - [Magnetic Self-Folding Charging Cables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ivycable.md) - [Magnetic Portable Laptop Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnito-mouse.md) - [Magnetic Technology Charging Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnilink-360-pro.md)