# Wearable Sanitation Companies are designing bacteria-killing products that can be worn. By [Amy Duong](https://www.trendhunter.com/amyduong), Trend and Research Writer | Published May 19, 2020 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/wearable-sanitation ## Key Figures - Trend score: 6.7/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Wearable Sanitation trend? **Wearable Sanitation:** With the global COVID-19 outbreak, brands are creating ways to conveniently incorporate sanitation to eliminate as much bacteria as possible. Wearable designs are appearing with sanitation systems to seamlessly fit into one's daily routine. ## The consumer insight behind the Wearable Sanitation trend As consumers are trying to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic, they are searching for ways to live their daily routines in a safe and healthy way. From this experience, they've had to rapidly grow accustomed to change that has led to hypervigilance about their personal hygiene habits. Due to this permanent shift in perspective on hygiene, consumers look for ways to incorporate their new habits into their daily lives in seamless ways. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: May 12 to May 20, 2020 - Published: May 19, 2020 - Patterns: [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Wearable Sanitation trend ### Wearable Sanitation Brands are creating ways to incorporate sanitation into one's daily routine. ### Wearable Sanitizer Dispensers Designs are being created for ultra-convenient sanitizer access. ### Bacteria-Fighting Apparel Garments are being constructed with materials that naturally resist bacteria and viruses. ## What the Wearable Sanitation trend means for industry ### For Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) PPE manufacturers can develop wearable designs that incorporate sanitation systems. ### For Fashion Retail Fashion retailers can leverage the trend to produce clothing and accessories with practical sanitation features. ### For Outdoor Apparel Outdoor apparel companies can create products with enhanced bacteria-resistance for adventure enthusiasts. ## Workshop question How can your brand re-create existing products or services to prioritize health and safety? ## Trend signals for Wearable Sanitation Trend score 6.7 out of 10, from popularity 96%, activity 97%, freshness 9%. - Popularity: 96% - Activity: 97% - Freshness: 9% ## Examples of the Wearable Sanitation trend 4 featured examples from May 12 to May 20, 2020. - [Wearable Sanitizer Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hand-sanitizer-dispenser): The 'Go.C' Personal Hand Sanitizer Dispenser is Ultra-Convenient (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The personal hygiene industry can benefit from wearable sanitizer dispensers by providing consumers with convenient and accessible options for hand sanitization. - [Wearable Sanitizer Sprayers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hand-sanitizer-dispensers): The 'PumPiX' Hand Sanitizer Dispenser Packs 100 Doses of Disinfectant (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The health and personal care industry can explore the development of wearable hand sanitizer dispensers and contact-less sanitization solutions. - [Wearable Face Mask Sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-device): The Patent-Pending AIR Device Filters and Sanitizes Particles (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Wearable face mask sanitizers have disruptive innovation opportunities in the healthcare technology industry, particularly in the development of new technologies for disease preve… - [Bacteria-Fighting Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-full-metal-jacket): The Vollebak 'Full Metal Jacket' is Made Using 65% Copper Thread (Category: Fashion) Implication: The fashion industry can explore incorporating antimicrobial properties into their clothing lines, offering hygienic options to consumers. ## 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)