# Contact Prevention Gloves The 'KOURA' Touch Guard Glove Limits Touching of Shared Surfaces By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-08-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-guard-glove References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/touch-guard/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+thegadgetflow+%28Gadget+Flow%29) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/koura-touch-guard-protects-you-others-from-germs?secret_perk_token=aa9e1dee&utm_source=GadgetFlow&utm_medium=GadgetFlow&utm_campaign=GadgetFlow#/) The [COVID-19](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoconscious-covid19-testing-kit) pandemic has made many consumers very aware of the ways in which they come into contact with germs and bacteria each day, which is seeing new products be developed with this in mind like the 'KOURA' touch guard glove. The glove features a three-finger design that is intended to be put on when going to the grocery store or running errands in order to reduce a person's [interaction with public surfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicago-faucet-company). The product is crafted from Prexelent material, which is infused with pine tree resin that's naturally antibacterial and features an easy-to-wash design. The 'KOURA' touch guard glove positions itself as an alternative to [single-use gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giver-4-season-gloves) and could help to prevent the spread of pathogens. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Antibacterial Gloves:** Opportunity to create more gloves with antibacterial properties that limit the spread of pathogens, making them an alternative to single-use gloves. - **Personal Hygiene Protectors:** Opportunity to create more personal objects with hygiene properties like the 'KOURA' touch guard glove that prevent contact with public surfaces. - **Sustainable Gloves:** Opportunity to create more gloves with sustainable materials and washable designs that contribute to environmental sustainability. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Healthcare Industry:** Opportunity for healthcare professionals to use antibacterial gloves that limit the spread of pathogens, reducing the risk of disease transmission. - **Retail Industry:** Opportunity for retail workers to use personal hygiene protectors like the 'KOURA' touch guard glove that prevent contact with public surfaces, reducing the risk of disease transmission. - **Sustainability Industry:** Opportunity to produce sustainable gloves that contribute to environmental sustainability and can be easily washed and reused. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Hands-Free Door Handle Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safe-lever-door-opener.md) - [Rugged Icy Warehouse Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endurance-active-touch-glove.md) - [Membrane-Equipped VR Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diver-x.md) - [Copper-Made Antimicrobial Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/staywell-copper.md) - [Glove-Like Keyboard Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glove80-keyboard.md) - [Microbiome-Friendly Exfoliation Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exfoliating-glove.md) - [Touchless Skincare Applicators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skincare-applicators.md)