# Drip-Sealing Umbrellas Yuento Magic Umbrella Features a Plastic Case That Turns into a Handle By Meghan Young | Published 2010-07-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yuento-magic-umbrella References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2010/07/13/yuento-magic-umbrella-not-quite-magic-but-still-clever/) & [en.item.rakuten](http://en.item.rakuten.com/hotch-potch/mugic_umbrella/) If there is one thing I can't stand about [umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weatherman-trek-umbrella) (aside from the fact that I always lose mine) it's that they get unbearably soggy after they're useful. The Yuento Magic Umbrella solves this little problem. Instead of relying on those pointless [fabric cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standpoint), it features a [plastic case](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nube) that converts into a handle when opened. Although the Yuento Magic Umbrella won't dry properly in its plastic encasement, it will certainly keep those drips away from your clothing. I mean, sometimes there's no point of shielding yourself from the rain when you have to lug around a wet umbrella afterward. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Plastic-encased Umbrellas:** Plastic encasement for umbrellas that converts into a handle, offering a solution to soggy fabric cases. - **Drip-free Umbrellas:** Umbrellas designed with features that prevent water from dripping onto clothing after use. - **Convenient Umbrella Accessories:** Innovative accessories that enhance the functionality and usability of umbrellas. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Accessories:** Opportunity for fashion accessory brands to develop plastic-encased umbrellas as a stylish alternative to traditional fabric cases. - **Outdoor Gear:** Potential for outdoor gear companies to create drip-free umbrellas for hikers, campers, and other outdoor enthusiasts. - **Travel and Luggage:** Disruptive potential for the travel and luggage industry to offer compact and convenient umbrella accessories that address the issue of wet umbrellas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wall-Mounted Umbrella Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umbrella-1.md) - [Flying Umbrella Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-umbrella.md) - [Transforming Umbrella Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-1.md) - [Branch-Like Umbrella Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aghsan.md) - [Wall Art Umbrella Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justin-case.md) - [Rainwater Multifunctional Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raindrop-1.md) - [Car Roof Luggage Holder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-storage.md) - [OLED Weather Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori-umbrella.md) - [Umbrella-Affixed Tracker Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-airtag-accessory.md)