# Mask Monitor Face masks with sensors offer a better user experience. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Feb 11, 2021 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/mask-monitor ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.7/10 - Evidence articles: 3 ## What is the Mask Monitor trend? **Mask Monitor:** Brands are adding sensors to face masks so that wearers are able to track things like their breath and the quality of the air around them. With people around the world having to wear face masks in order to ensure their safety, added benefits make some mask types more appealing. ## The consumer insight behind the Mask Monitor trend As people around the world continue wearing masks to reduce the spread of COVID-19, some consumers are looking for ways to enhance their experience of this somewhat inconvenient item. Additional benefits and features are likely to draw in people who may not feel fully comfortable wearing these masks. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 3 featured examples - Articles from: Aug 28, 2020 to Jan 9, 2021 - Published: Feb 11, 2021 - Patterns: [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation) ## Audience - Gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Themes within the Mask Monitor trend ### Sensor-Equipped Face Masks Adding sensors to face masks is a trend that offers additional benefits, drawing in more people who may not feel fully comfortable wearing them. ### Smart Face Masks The smart face mask trend offers innovative features such as monitoring air quality and breathing, and providing feedback on correct mask wearing. ### Air-Purifying Face Masks The trend of air-purifying face masks offers advanced features such as a pair of fans and filters and long-lasting battery life. ## What the Mask Monitor trend means for industry ### For Healthcare Industry The healthcare industry can leverage sensor-equipped face masks for advanced patient monitoring and customizations for their patients. ### For Smart Home Industry Firms in the smart home industry can incorporate smart face masks as part of their tech ecosystem, enabling customers to monitor their environment seamlessly. ### For Consumer Electronics Industry The consumer electronics industry can leverage the trend of air-purifying face masks by producing innovative products with features like fans and filters, extended battery life, and connected functionality. ## Workshop question What are some features that could be added to your brand's product/service? ## Trend signals for Mask Monitor Trend score 5.7 out of 10, from popularity 87%, activity 74%, freshness 9%. - Popularity: 87% - Activity: 74% - Freshness: 9% ## Examples of the Mask Monitor trend 3 featured examples from Aug 28, 2020 to Jan 9, 2021. - [Air-Purifying Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puricare): LG's PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier Has a Pair of Fans & Filters (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the healthcare industry by combining respiratory protection and air quality monitoring in a sing… - [Wearer-Monitoring Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpop-active-smart-mask): The AirPop Active+ Smart Mask Monitors Air Quality and Breathing (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The development of smart mask technology presents an opportunity for companies producing personal protective equipment to innovate and offer advanced options to consumers concerne… - [Color-Changing Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teal-respirator): The TEAL Respirator Changes Color When Worn Correctly (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Color-changing face masks can improve compliance and effectiveness in healthcare settings. ## 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)