# Touch-Free Bathroom Solutions Gaberit Boasts Infra-Red and Touchless Design for the Bathroom By Kalin Ned | Published 2020-06-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchfree-bathroom References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2020/06/25/geberit-touch-free-bathroom-hotels-post-coronavirus/) & [geberit](https://www.geberit.co.uk/planning-installation/know-how-installed/insights/lifting-the-lid-on-hygiene.html) The [COVID-19](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holographic-consoles) pandemic has made consumers wary of what they come in contact with and since many place emphasis on the need for frequent sanitation and smart design, things like touch-free bathrooms become a more popular phenomenon than in the past. As a result, public spaces and businesses across industries—from [travel and hospitality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dispensing-options) to dining and retail—are forced to rethink their in-person strategies to ensure the safety and comfort of their customers. Swiss manufacturer Geberit comes with a timely solution as the company boasts its [touch-free bathroom concept](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toilet-lid-closer) that includes things like infra-red wall-mounted taps and touchless flush controls on toilets. In addition, the company also calls attention to its already existing easy-to-clean finishes and products, which will certainly give peace of mind to both business owners and consumers. Image Credit: Geberit ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Touch-free Bathrooms:** COVID-19 has made touch-free bathrooms popular, leading to a boom in the demand for touchless bathroom solutions. - **Infra-red and Touchless Technology:** The growing emphasis on hygiene and sanitation is driving the demand for infra-red and touchless technology in public and commercial spaces, helping businesses reduce the spread of infections. - **Rethinking In-person Strategies:** The need for frequent sanitation and smart design has forced businesses across industries to rethink their in-person strategies, creating opportunities for innovation and new business models. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry could incorporate touch-free bathrooms and other touchless technologies to ensure the safety and comfort of guests, offering a competitive advantage in the post-COVID-19 world. - **Retail:** Retailers can adopt touchless bathroom solutions to address consumer concerns about hygiene and sanitation, and create a more pleasant shopping experience. - **Public Transportation:** Public transportation authorities could install touchless bathroom solutions to reduce the spread of germs and improve rider safety and experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Healthcare-Focused Touchless Faucet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicago-faucet-company.md) - [Smart Toilet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-toilets.md) - [Contactless Voice Assistant Faucets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huayi-smart-voice-control-faucet.md) - [Futuristic Intelligent Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-toilet.md) - [Cutting-Edge Bathroom Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathroom-design1.md) - [Feature-Packed Smart Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neolet.md) - [Brutalist Smart Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formation-02.md) - [Anti-Splashing Bathroom Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-urinal-design.md) - [Water-Celebrating Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqua-gallery.md)