# Functional Pathogen-Blocking Guards These New Vollrath Co. Safety Guards Come in Several Options By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-11-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safety-guard References: [csnews](https://csnews.com/vollrath-expanded-safety-guard-offering) & [vollrathcompany](https://vollrathcompany.com) These [Vollrath Co.](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/servue) Safety Guards have been shown off by the brand as part of its expanded product range to offer business owners with a way to increase the safety of their space and make them suited for customers in the new normal. The guards are each crafted with a series of lightweight acrylic panels that will work to shield against [airborne contaminants and pathogens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salmonella-plus-cronobacter-detection-lyokit), while also further reinforcing [social distancing protocols](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calm-collection). The guards come in a variety of styles including the mobile guards and table guards, which are all crafted with a sturdy design and see-through aesthetic that won't visually section off various spaces for clean nightlines. The Vollrath Co. Safety Guards come in several size options to suit different setups seamlessly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 2% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Pathogen-blocking Safety Guards:** The rise in demand for safety measures has motivated the production of safety guards with pathogen-blocking properties creating an opportunity for companies to innovate further in the development of safer products. - **Mobile Safety Guards:** The creation of mobile safety guards has provided businesses with a portable option to ensure safe interaction in different spaces and environments. - **Transparent Safety Guards:** The development of see-through safety guards has enabled companies to offer protective measures while maintaining a visually appealing space, opening up opportunities for visually-oriented industries. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Restaurants and bars can benefit from the use of safety guards to ensure the protection of their customers and employees against airborne pathogens. - **Retail:** Retail stores can utilize safety guards to ensure safety during transaction processes and in areas where interaction with customers is necessary. - **Hospitality:** Hotels can offer their guests safer and more secure interactions by utilizing safety guards in common areas and at the front desk. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [See-Through Hot Food Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inline-plastics-safetchef.md) - [Touchless Salad Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/servue.md) - [Revolutionary Splatter Guards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adjustable-stovetop-splatter-guard.md) - [Multipurpose Germ-Killing Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sc-johnson-familyguard.md) - [Shape-Preserving Shoe Guards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crep-protect-3.md) - [Artistic Public Air Sterilizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venue-smart-commercial-air-sanitisation-device.md) - [Lensless Protective Eyewear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lensless-protective-eyewear.md) - [Countertop Crockery Sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utensil-disinfection-cabinet.md) - [Self-Cleaning Glass Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-cleaning-glass.md)