# UV-Activated Package Labels These Luminescent Labels Protect the Privacy Of Package Recipients By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2019-02-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/package-labels References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/invisible-uv-labels/58320/) & [tu-dresden.de](https://tu-dresden.de/tu-dresden/newsportal/news/etiketten-der-zukunft-dresdner-physiker-schreiben-lesen-und-radieren-mit-licht) A team of scientists and engineers over at Dresden University in Technology have invented package labels that use high-tech display technologies to protect the privacy and personal information of package recipients. These package labels are constructed out of a special material that contains [luminescent molecules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glowinthedark1) that are dark by default because the oxygen embedded in the material sucks light away from them. However, when exposed to [ultraviolet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfrepairing-uv-tech) right, the molecules become active and therefore visible. The advantage offered by these package labels is that sensitive information such as bar codes and recipient addresses can be hidden out of sight, protecting the privacy of the clients of shipping companies. Moreover, the fact that these package labels can be printed for a reasonable cost of less than $2.50 per square meter makes them a viable option for shipping companies. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Uv-activated Package Labels:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced luminescent materials to create package labels that protect customer privacy. - **High-tech Display Technologies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to utilize high-tech display technologies for privacy protection in various industries. - **Cost-effective Printing Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop affordable printing methods for creating privacy-enhancing labels for shipping companies. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Shipping and Logistics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement UV-activated package labels in the shipping and logistics industry to ensure secure and private deliveries. - **Consumer Packaging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate luminescent labels into consumer packaging to protect sensitive information and enhance privacy. - **Security Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the application of high-tech display technologies in the security industry to safeguard personal information. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Camera-Equipped Delivery Parcels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-packets.md) - [Laser-Active Product Coatings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/datalase.md) - [Location-Tracking Package Labels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gd-smart-label.md) - [Sustainable Sourceable Packagings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/securikett.md) - [Thermal Label Packaging Erasers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kite-packaging-invisipen.md) - [Thermochromic Ink Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermochromic-ink.md) - [Glow-in-the-Dark Device Skins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ddbrand-circuit-board.md) - [Temperature-Monitoring Smart Shipping Labels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-shipping-label.md) - [Low Migration Inks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/low-migration-ink.md)