# Antimicrobial Door Openers The StatGear 'Hygiene Hand' Prevents Users Touching Common Surfaces By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-03-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hygiene-hand References: [coolmaterial](https://coolmaterial.com/gear/statgear-hygiene-hand/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/34951038/hygiene-hand-antimicrobial-brass-edc-door-opener-and-stylus) The StatGear 'Hygiene Hand' is a piece of [everyday carry (EDC) equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinyblade) that will enable users to live a healthier lifestyle by avoiding interaction with common surfaces that could be covered in germs. The device is crafted from brass which is naturally antimicrobial and can be easily connected to an [existing keychain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quickrelease-edc-carry-system) to keep it within reach at all times. The unit is perfectly sized for grabbing door handles to be opened, pressing buttons at an ATM or an elevator and even interacting with touchscreens, amongst other features. The StatGear 'Hygiene Hand' is stylishly designed to fit in well with existing EDC products that a person might tote with them wherever they go and helps to [stop the spread of germs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-999-hydrating-hand-sanitizer). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.0/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Antimicrobial Door Openers:** The rise of antimicrobial door openers and other contactless solutions for everyday interaction. - **Everyday Carry Antimicrobial Tools:** The increasing popularity of everyday carry tools that use antimicrobial materials to help reduce germ transmission. - **Personal Health and Hygiene Tools:** The growing trend of personal health and hygiene tools designed to keep individuals safe and germ-free. ### Where This Applies - **Health and Wellness:** Opportunities in the health and wellness industry for companies to develop and market personal tools and products that keep individuals germ-free. - **Manufacturing:** Opportunities in the manufacturing industry to produce everyday antimicrobial tools such as door openers or touchless devices. - **Travel and Hospitality:** Opportunities in the travel and hospitality industry to provide customers with antimicrobial tools that can be used during their travel experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hands-Free Door Handle Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safe-lever-door-opener.md) - [Copper-Made Antimicrobial Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/staywell-copper.md) - [Touch-Free Santizing Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-free-pen.md) - [Three-in-One Hygiene Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-hygiene-kit.md) - [Silver-Infused Self-Cleaning Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mechanical-antimicrobial-keyboard.md) - [Shopping Cart Disinfecting Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sliball.md) - [AI-Powered Sanitizer Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/igiene-hand-sanitizer-dispenser.md) - [Keychain-Sized EDC Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pathfinder-multitool.md) - [Micro Keychain EDC Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinyblade.md)