# Self-Cleaning Towels The 'Silvon'Towels Won't Allow for Bacteria Growth By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-11-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfcleaning-towels References: [gadgetsin](http://gadgetsin.com/silvon-self-cleaning-towels-eliminate-bacterial-growth.htm) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/silvon/silvon-a-self-cleaning-towel-for-healthy-living) Washing a towel after every use can be wasteful and something of a chore, so the 'Silvon' self-cleaning towels are designed to ensure that you can curb unnecessary washing altogether. Coming in a complete line of sizes, the 'Silvon' towels are made with [silver-coated fibers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allday-silver-socks) that are finer than a human hair. This utilizes the oligodynamic effects of silver, which permanently enables the towel to [prevent 99% of bacteria growth](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rest-and-noble) from occurring. The 'Silvon' self-cleaning towels are made with a blend of [organic cotton](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plush-turkish-cotton) to ensure that they are as comfortable as a traditional towel when used after a shower. The 'Silvon' towels acknowledge the need for more efficient designs when it comes to home products to keep them as streamlined as possible. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 74% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Self-cleaning Products:** The development of self-cleaning products using novel materials creates potential for reduced maintenance costs and increased convenience for consumers. - **Antimicrobial Textiles:** The integration of antimicrobial materials in textiles creates innovative solutions for promoting hygienic environments. - **Sustainable Home Products:** The market for sustainable home products is growing as consumers become more environmentally conscious and demand more ecologically responsible alternatives. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Textile Industry:** The textile industry could benefit from investing in research and development of antimicrobial materials to create innovative and marketable products. - **Home Goods Industry:** The home goods industry can utilize the growing demand for sustainable and efficient products by investing in new manufacturing processes and developing products with novel materials. - **Hospitality Industry:** The hospitality industry could benefit from the implementation of self-cleaning and antimicrobial textiles to improve hygiene practices and enhance the guest experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Antimicrobial Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titan-yarn.md) - [Advanced Self-Cleaning Sheets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfcleaning-sheets.md) - [Odor-Free Bath Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k-25.md) - [Waffle-Woven Bamboo Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casacru-bamboo-towels.md) - [Odor-Free Waffle Textured Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k25.md) - [Quick-Absorbing Textural Bath Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bath-towel-reloaded.md) - [Perma-Black Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-towel-collection.md) - [Hypoallergenic Bamboo Dishcloths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aunt-genie.md) - [Antimicrobial Pillow Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillowwrap.md)