# Self-Cleaning Gym Bags The Paqsule Bag Cleans Itself Using Activated Oxygen and UV Light By Joey Haar | Published 2017-03-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paqsule References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2017/03/14/paqsule-self-cleaning-bag/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/paqsule/paqsule-the-smart-self-cleaning-bag?ref=3ec21e) The Paqsule gym bag makes the prospect of working out a lot more appealing for people trying to fit the activity into their daily routine. Going to the gym has its benefits, but odor certainly isn't one of them. Though it's a little unpleasant to think about, the same fact is true of everyone: people's used gym clothes stink. So much so that, for some, carrying around those used clothes during the regular workday is essentially out of the question. To breach this barrier to working out, those concerned about their nauseous bags can turn to Paqsule. Though it looks like an average gym bag on the outside, Paqsule bags connect to an app that lets consumers activate a cleaning process. Once the bag is sealed, a tap in the app hits the soiled clothes with a combination of [UV light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraviolet-food-storage) and O3, commonly known as ozone or activated oxygen. In tandem, this chemical and light barrage removes 99.99 percent of bacteria and [removes odor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dropps-odor-eraser). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - 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) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Self-cleaning Bags:** The trend of self-cleaning bags presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion and travel industries. - **Activated Oxygen Technology:** The trend of utilizing activated oxygen technology for cleaning purposes presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the cleaning and sanitization industries. - **Smart Connected Devices:** The trend of integrating smart app connectivity into everyday products presents disruptive innovation opportunities in various consumer goods industries. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating self-cleaning technology into clothing and accessories. - **Travel:** The travel industry can leverage self-cleaning bags to enhance convenience and hygiene for travelers. - **Cleaning and Sanitization:** The cleaning and sanitization industry can develop innovative solutions by adopting activated oxygen technology for efficient disinfection processes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Odor-Segregating Travel Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odorsegregating-travel-backpack.md) - [Germ-Killing Clothing Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clothing-care-appliance.md) - [Gym Gear-Specific Laundry Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gymspin.md) - [Odor-Eliminating Storage Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutroz-enclosed-ozone-device.md) - [Premium Gym Carrying Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calpak-1.md) - [Bacteria-Killing Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uvc-selfcleaning-water-bottle.md) - [Activewear-Oriented Deodorizing Sprays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hex-deodorizing-spray.md) - [Compact Purpose-Built Gym Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lite-gym-bag.md) - [Wireless Charging Sanitisers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picnic-uv.md)