# High-Tech Protection Wound care gets a multifunctional re-design with unique tech features. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Jul 27, 2016 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/hightech-protection ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.1/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the High-Tech Protection trend? **High-Tech Protection:** Moving beyond physical protection, wound care products are integrating elements of technology for unique added benefits.Transforming bandages and sutures into items that can track patient recovery and detect potential diseases, health practitioners are using technology to help change the way patients, and everyday consumers, maintain their health. This speaks to a need to transform routine health products into items that can give consumers more value and information, especially in the long run. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Mar 19, 2015 to Jul 7, 2017 - Published: Jul 27, 2016 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence) - Megatrends: [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Themes within the High-Tech Protection trend ### Health Tech Integration Integrating technology into traditional health products is providing unique added benefits. ### Smart Bandages Developing smart bandages with unique features is transforming the way we approach wound care. ### Data-Driven Medicines The collection and transmission of wound healing data through technology is changing how the medical field takes care of wounds. ## What the High-Tech Protection trend means for industry ### For Medical Industry The medical industry can view these trends as opportunities to develop unique tools to better heal and care for patients. ### For Technology Industry The technology industry can use these trends as opportunities to further innovate within the health space, developing more intelligent devices. ### For Consumer Goods Industry The consumer goods industry could explore utilizing this technology to develop more practical, data-driven health products for everyday consumers. ## Workshop question How can your brand integrate its products/services in a way that is accessible, and could potentially be part of your customers' daily routines? ## Trend signals for High-Tech Protection Trend score 3.1 out of 10, from popularity 45%, activity 40%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 45% - Activity: 40% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the High-Tech Protection trend 5 featured examples from Mar 19, 2015 to Jul 7, 2017. - [Sickness-Detecting Bandaids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bandaid-design): This Liquid Bandaid Design Checks Wounds for Diseases Using Colors (Category: Tech) Implication: Opportunity for the healthcare industry to integrate high-tech bandages into wound care protocols for early detection and prevention of infections. - [Data-Driven Medicines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-sutures): 'Smart Sutures' Can Collect and Send Data About Patient Recovery (Category: Tech) Implication: The innovative technology behind smart sutures can revolutionize biomedical industries, improving patient care and fostering innovations in implants, wound care, and more. - [Bedsore-Detecting Smart Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-bandages): Thee Smart Bandages Could Help Prevent Pressure Wounds (Category: Tech) Implication: The healthcare industry can adopt smart bandages to enhance patient care, prevent pressure wounds, and improve overall health monitoring. - [Fluorescent Smart Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-glowing-bandage): These Smart Glowing Bandages Indicate How a Wound is Healing (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating smart bandages and wearable healthcare technology into medical practices to improve patient care and monitoring. - [Infection-Thwarting Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infectionfighting): These High-Tech Bandages Prevent Microbial Breeding (Category: Tech) Implication: Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the medical supplies industry by developing bandages with advanced infection-fighting capabilities. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - [Mystery Packaging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-not-laughing) - [Multi-Benefit Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comes-in-three-flavors) - [Creator-Led Learning Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-series) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)