# Anti-Contact Brass Keychains The 'Talontag' Anti-Contact Keychain Prevents Pathogen Spread By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-06-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talontag References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/flip-out-brass-tool/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/talonport/talontag-covered-antimicrobial-brass-no-touch-germ-free-tool?ref=aeu42l&utm_source=GadgetFlow&utm_campaign=GadgetFlow) The ongoing COVID-[19](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artgrade) pandemic has made many consumers acutely aware of how easily pathogens can spread throughout a population, which is seeing some seek out products like the 'Talontag' anti-contact keychain to prevent avoidable contamination. The keychain works effectively to protect the user from the germs found on surfaces like [door handles and touchscreens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicago-faucet-company), while also preventing them from accidentally spreading their own germs at the same time. The built-in stylus allows users to easily access touchscreen components when at an ATM and beyond. The 'Talontag' anti-contact keychain comes backed by a lifetime warranty and is crafted with premium components like brass that are naturally antimicrobial to keep it cleaner between uses. The keychain is also backed by a lost & found program to get it back to its rightful owner if ever misplaced. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 93% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Anti-contact Keychain:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing more advanced and multifunctional anti-contact keychains. - **Pathogen Prevention:** Disruptive innovation potential in creating new products or technologies that effectively prevent the spread of pathogens. - **Touchscreen Stylus:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in designing innovative touchscreen stylus solutions for improved user experience and hygiene. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Health and Safety Products:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the development of cutting-edge health and safety products, including anti-contact keychains. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the integration of antimicrobial materials and touchscreen stylus functionalities in consumer electronic devices. - **Personal Accessories:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the personal accessories industry by offering stylish and functional anti-contact keychains. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Touch-Free Santizing Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-free-pen.md) - [Copper-Made Antimicrobial Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/staywell-copper.md) - [Hands-Free Door Handle Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safe-lever-door-opener.md) - [Silver-Infused Self-Cleaning Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mechanical-antimicrobial-keyboard.md) - [NFC-Enabled Anti-Distraction Keychains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unpluq-tag.md) - [Antimicrobial Tablet Styluses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antimicrobial-active-stylus-for-ipad.md) - [Reloadable Contactless Keychains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reloadable-contactless-keychains.md) - [Virus-Detecting Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virusdetecting-smartwatch.md) - [Health-Tracking Key Fobs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portal-vital-monitor.md)