# Color-Change H1N1 Masks Temperature Sensing Masks Tell the World You're Contagious By boom chicky boom | Published 2009-11-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temperature-sensing-h1n1-flu-mask References: [fashioningtech](http://www.fashioningtech.com/photo/albums/feel-the-diffrence-by-samrt) Shortly following the inception of the H1N1 flu epidemic, we saw H1N1 flu mask designs evolve, and run the gamut from silly to fashionable to geeky; the latter describes this temperature-sensing, [color changing mask](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collagen-masks). Marjan Kooroshnia, a Swedish textile-design student, created three different style masks printed with a [thermochromic ink that changes colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorchanging-paint-1) if a rise in temperature is sensed. In addition to the traditional surgical style, she designed a wrap around scarf, and a [full face mask](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unicled-50-centurion-korean-mask) that senses temperature increases of the forehead as well as around the mouth. I do see the potential of false temperature readings though. People may think you are sick and you may just be full of hot air :) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Temperature-sensing Masks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of temperature-sensing technology in masks to provide real-time health information to individuals and healthcare professionals. - **Color-changing Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply thermochromic ink or materials to various products to create interactive and visually engaging experiences for consumers. - **Fashionable Protective Gear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine fashion and functionality in the design of protective gear to encourage broader adoption and compliance among individuals. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Healthcare:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate temperature-sensing technology into medical masks and personal protective equipment (PPE) to enhance infection control measures. - **Textile and Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with textile designers to develop innovative fabrics and materials that can change color based on temperature, enabling new possibilities in fashion and design. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate temperature-sensing technology into wearable devices, such as smartwatches or fitness trackers, to provide additional health monitoring features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Emotive Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w3e-mask-expressive-emotion.md) - [Wearer-Analyzing Respirators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebcare-mask.md) - [Emotional LED Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qudi-mask.md) - [Breath-Tracking Face Mask Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facebit.md) - [Toy-Like Duck-Inspired Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducky-thermometer.md) - [Air-Blowing Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-mask.md) - [Emotive Inflatable Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lian-mask.md) - [Temperature-Monitoring Earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermal-earring.md) - [Fluidless Scent-Releasing Facemasks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-face-mask-1.md)