# Armored Zip Ties The Z Lok Has a Stainless Steel Core Designed to Be Thief-proof By Michael Hines | Published 2017-04-08 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/z-lok References: [newatlas](http://newatlas.com/hiplok-z-lok-zip-tie/48876/) & [hiplok](http://www.hiplok.com/product/z-lok-lime/) Hiplok's Z Lok may not look like it's capable of [securing your bike from thieves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bosch-battery-lock). It's designed to look and function like a zip tie after all. While those are useful for securing household items they can be easily cut. However, the only thing zip ties and the Z Lok have in common are looks and function. The Z Lok has a [stainless steel core](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specialized-padlock) that ensures thieves won't be easily able to cut through it. To open the Z Lok all you need to do is insert a [two-pronged key](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titaner-titanium-belt-keychain). The reusable lock is designed for a variety of functions. It can be used to lock up bicycles, keep equipment safely secured on roof racks and even secure luggage during flights and train trips. A two pack of Z Loks goes for about $20. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 70% | 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) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Theft-proof Locks:** The Z Lok's stainless steel core provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for creating theft-proof locks in various industries. - **Multipurpose Locks:** The Z Lok's versatility in locking bicycles, equipment, and luggage opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in creating multipurpose locks. - **Disguised Security Solutions:** The Z Lok's zip tie appearance points towards a disruptive innovation opportunity in developing disguised security solutions for safeguarding various items. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Bicycle Industry:** The Z Lok's theft-proof features present an innovation opportunity for improving bicycle locks and ensuring bike security. - **Outdoor Equipment Industry:** The Z Lok's application in securing equipment on roof racks offers potential for disruptive innovation in creating more reliable lock solutions. - **Travel Industry:** The Z Lok's ability to secure luggage during flights and train trips creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for enhancing travel security measures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Impenetrable Cyclist Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/litelok-x1.md) - [Collapsible Ultra-Secure Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-lock.md) - [Indestructible Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldylock-forever.md) - [Theft-Thwarting Laptop Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laptop-lock.md) - [Helmet-Friendly Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abus-combiflex-travelguard.md) - [Anti-Theft Backpack Straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loopit.md) - [Connected Chain Link Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linka-lasso.md) - [Discreet Connected Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laas-olock.md) - [Bike Security-Enhancing Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gravity-wheelnutz.md)