# Sanitary VR Mask Guards These Disposable Face Masks Keep Headsets Clean Between Uses By M | Published 2016-04-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disposable-face-masks References: [japantrendshop](http://www.japantrendshop.com/vr-masks-disposable-sanitary-guards-for-oculus-rift-gear-vr-p-3358.html) In light of virtual reality growing in popularity and accessibility, the VR Masks by the [Japan Trend Shop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/National-AI-ecosystems) offer a hygienic disposable face mask that keeps [Oculus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyson-demo-vr) [Rift](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emirates-vr-experience) headsets clean between uses. The convenient product keeps the headset free cleanier by reducing the amount of germs passed on between users as they exchange turns. While using a virtual reality headset is a solo activity, often times it is done in a social setting with different users taking turns. The VR Mask Disposable Sanitary Guards offer an added layer of cleanliness protection with a rectangular material mask that wraps around the outer portion of the headset that touches the face. The mask attaches to the headset while absorbing oil, sweat and moisture. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Virtual Reality Hygiene:** Opportunity to create more hygiene-based products or services for virtual reality users. - **Disposable VR Accessories:** Potential for designing and creating disposable accessories to enhance the virtual reality experience. - **Health-tech VR Solutions:** Incorporation of health-tech solutions like sanitation products for VR to facilitate clean and safer virtual reality experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Virtual Reality Gaming:** Developing and promoting more hygienic products that enhance the virtual reality experience in gaming. - **Healthcare Industry:** Opportunity to create VR hygiene products and services for healthcare practitioners and patients. - **Tech Accessories Industry:** Designing and creating disposable tech accessories to enhance the virtual reality experience for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Air-Controlling VR Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airres-mask.md) - [Abstract Computing Headset Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dbrand-aperture-vision-pro-face-cover.md) - [Digital Professional VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-vr-headset.md) - [3D-Printed VR Headset Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/0-vr-headset.md) - [Healthy Lifestyle VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portalverse-vr-headset.md) - [Aerodynamic Filtration Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goa-face-protector.md) - [Connected Emotive Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w3e-mask-expressive-emotion.md) - [Digital Avatar LED Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qudi-mask-2.md) - [Ultra-Clear VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arpara.md)