# Futuristic Antibacterial Bracelets The Hygenic Germbuster Hand Cleaning Device By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-12-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/germbuster-antibacterial-hand-cleaning-device References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/germbuster-makes-your-hands-germ-free-anytime-anywhere/) & [www1.uni-ak.ac.at](http://www1.uni-ak.ac.at/industrialdesign/joomla/index.php?option=com_projectmanagment&typ=project_single&project=26&media=1) The Germbuster antibacterial hand cleaning device uses eight antibacterial softlaser diodes to clean a hand in ten seconds. It looks like a futuristic bracelet but this isn’t a piece of jewelry. There are even two indentations on either side of the Germbuster for comfort and perfect usage. The Germbuster folds in half for easy storage and is light enough to be carried anywhere. This is an easy way to keep yourself germ-free and healthy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Antibacterial Softlaser:** The use of antibacterial softlaser diodes presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the field of germ-killing technology. - **Futuristic Bracelets:** The development of futuristic bracelets as hand cleaning devices opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in personal hygiene practices. - **Portable Germ-killing Devices:** The emergence of portable germ-killing devices like the Germbuster creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the field of on-the-go sanitation solutions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can explore the use of antibacterial softlaser diodes for disinfection purposes, leading to disruptive innovation in infection control. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can embrace the trend of futuristic bracelets and incorporate them into stylish accessories, driving disruptive innovation in the intersection of fashion and hygiene. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can tap into the market for portable germ-killing devices, fostering disruptive innovation in the field of personal sanitization gadgets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Cleaning Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleanguard.md) - [Powerful UV Sanitation Wands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uv-sanitizer-wand.md) - [Shopping Cart Disinfecting Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sliball.md) - [Mini Portable Toothbrush Sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bril-uvc-toothbrush-sanitizer.md) - [Microbe-Banishing Wellness Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microbe-pulser.md) - [Three-in-One Hygiene Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-hygiene-kit.md) - [Touch-Free Santizing Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-free-pen.md) - [Highly Effective Phone Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleanstation.md) - [Portable Toothbrush sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clea-toothbrush-sanitizer.md)