# Anti-Germ Wristbands Skip the Shake Shows Your Stance on Handshakes By boom chicky boom | Published 2009-11-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skip-the-shake References: [techcrunch](http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/11/15/swine-flue-handshake-wristband) & [skiptheshake](http://skiptheshake.com/products/) To shake or not to shake, increasingly, is the question of the day. [TechCrunch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/overcast-10) calls it the, "no-hand shake movement," as more people are hopping on the bandwagon to skip the shake and avoid the risk of spreading germs. This can present an awkward social situation when the other person offers up their hand in greeting. John Foster created a new blue wristband, which he labeled 'Skip the Shake' or 'Fight the Flu.' They are sold in 10, 100, or 1000 packs. So, next time you are getting ready to greet someone, make sure you check their wrist first for a 'Skip the Shake' wristlet. As a self-confessed germaphobe I am all for this straightforward communication. I’m just not that into [tacky plastic bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jelly-bands), so I’ll have to wait for the [Swarovski](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swarovski-x-47-x-mlb) crystal version! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Anti-germ Accessories:** Creating fashionable and effective anti-germ accessories like Swarovski crystal wristbands can disrupt the personal protective equipment industry. - **Contactless Greetings:** Developing innovative contactless greeting methods can transform the social etiquette industry. - **Germ-awareness Movements:** Establishing germ-awareness movements like Skip the Shake can lead to disruptive innovation in the healthcare industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Personal Protective Equipment:** Designing trendy and effective anti-germ accessories can disrupt the personal protective equipment industry. - **Social Etiquette:** Creating innovative contactless greeting methods can transform the social etiquette industry, particularly in a time when avoiding germ spread is paramount. - **Healthcare:** Establishing germ-awareness movements like Skip the Shake can lead to disruptive innovation in the healthcare industry, particularly when it comes to infection control and prevention. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bug Repellent Bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cliganic-mosquito-repellent-bracele.md) - [Accessorized Cleansing Mists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hand-cleansing-mists.md) - [Grab-and-Go Glove Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glove-packs.md) - [Touch-Free Santizing Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-free-pen.md) - [Silicone Eco-Friendly Wristbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexi-bands.md) - [Uncomfortable Anti-Tech Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uscellular.md) - [Neural Interface Wristbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-wristband.md) - [Hands-Free Door Handle Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safe-lever-door-opener.md) - [Wearable Tech Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-smart-wristband.md)