A minimalist silicone accessory is rethinking how pet owners carry water for their dogs. Designed to slip around the base of a reusable bottle, the flexible sleeve unfolds into a drinking bowl whenever needed, eliminating the need to pack a separate dish. The compact attachment remains wrapped around the bottle during transport before flipping outward to create a stable basin for pets to drink from.
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all images courtesy of Gaenim
flexible food-grade silicone folds flat when not in use
Made from food-grade silicone, the lightweight accessory stretches to fit a range of insulated and reusable bottles, adapting containers into dual-purpose hydration systems. Rather than introducing another travel accessory, the design repurposes an object many owners already carry, keeping the bowl attached to the bottle at all times. Once a dog has finished drinking, the bowl folds back against the bottle, ready for the next stop.
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the flexible sleeve unfolds into a drinking bowl whenever needed, eliminating the need to pack a separate dish
reducing the number of products needed for everyday walks
The design follows a growing movement toward multifunctional accessories that simplify everyday carry. By combining water storage and serving into a single object, the silicone sleeve reduces bulk while encouraging the continued use of reusable bottles instead of dedicated plastic pet containers. Its understated form demonstrates how a small intervention can expand the functionality of an existing product without altering the bottle itself.
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the design follows a growing movement toward multifunctional accessories
project info:
name: Silicone Sleeve
available through: Gaenim