Beyond the face masks and hand sanitizers that have now become essential to daily life, people are looking for additional ways to protect their health and Aeris introduced an innovative copper-coated phone case that is said to kill 99.9% of microbes—including the novel coronavirus.
While there are already many products on the market that are infused with copper for its antimicrobial properties, the start-up's Copper Case specifically addresses the fact that virtually everyone has a smartphone and the germ-collecting devices should be sanitized regularly. To offer support where it's needed most, Aeris is devoted to donating one Copper Case to a frontline worker for every case sold.
Naturally, over time, the "first phone case designed for a global pandemic" will develop a unique patina of its own.
Copper-Coated Phone Cases
Aeris' Copper Case Claims to Kill 99.9% of Microbes
Trend Themes
1. Antimicrobial Phone Cases - The trend of antimicrobial phone cases is growing as people seek additional ways to protect their health during pandemics, creating an opportunity for companies to innovate with new materials and technologies.
2. Donation-based Marketing - The trend of offering to donate a product to a frontline worker for every product sold is gaining popularity and can be an effective marketing strategy for companies looking to show their support for essential workers.
3. Copper-infused Products - The trend of using copper for its antimicrobial properties is expanding to various industries beyond healthcare, such as technology, fashion, and home goods, providing opportunities for companies to explore new applications and markets.
Industry Implications
1. Technology - The technology industry can explore the use of new materials and technologies to create antimicrobial phone cases and other devices, offering consumers additional protection against microbes.
2. Healthcare - The healthcare industry can innovate with copper-infused materials to create antimicrobial medical equipment and surfaces, reducing the risk of infections in hospitals and clinics.
3. Consumer Goods - The consumer goods industry can integrate copper into products such as clothing, kitchenware, and bedding to provide consumers with antimicrobial protection in their daily lives.