# Antibacterial Metal-Infused Towels The 'Titan Yarn' Waffle Towel Has Titanium and Silver By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-03-05 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waffle-towel References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/03/04/titanium-and-silver-fibers-in-this-towel-help-it-be-naturally-anti-bacterial-and-odor-free/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/titanyarn/1508458274?ref=36gnud&token=95e5ed77) The 'Titan Yarn' antibacterial waffle towel is a durable, hygiene-focused alternative to conventional towels that would work to keep them feeling fresher for longer. The towel features a waffle weave construction that is infused with [titanium and silver elements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titaner-colorti-doublewall-cup), which helps to enhance strength as well as the [antimicrobial nature of the material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rest-and-noble). This will help it to resist bacterial growth to prevent odor, maintain absorbency and [dry fat quicker than all-cotton alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rebecca-udall). The 'Titan Yarn' antibacterial waffle towel has been designed by Christoph Bohrer, Martin Wagner and Yang Han, and also features a slightly rough finish that will exfoliate with care during daily use. This could help to further support the skin on a microscopic level to make the towel holistically health-focused. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Antibacterial Materials:** Opportunity to develop and market products with materials infused with antimicrobial properties to improve hygiene and prevent bacterial growth. - **Hygiene-focused Products:** Opportunity to create hygiene-focused products such as towels and other textile products that incorporate antibacterial and exfoliating properties for improved user experience. - **Microscopic-level Product Design:** Opportunity to incorporate microscopic-level product design features such as exfoliating properties to support the skin and increase product efficacy and perceived value. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Textile Industry:** Opportunity for textile companies to develop and market antibacterial and hygiene-focused products using materials such as titanium and silver-infused fabrics. - **Personal Care Products:** Opportunity for personal care product companies to incorporate exfoliating properties into products such as towels to improve skin health and hygiene. - **Hospitality Industry:** Opportunity for the hospitality industry to improve hygiene and sanitation by using antibacterial and exfoliating towels in high-traffic areas such as bathrooms and kitchens. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Antimicrobial Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titan-yarn.md) - [Odor-Free Waffle Textured Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k25.md) - [Waffle-Woven Bamboo Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casacru-bamboo-towels.md) - [Odor-Free Bath Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k-25.md) - [Quick-Absorbing Textural Bath Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bath-towel-reloaded.md) - [Perma-Black Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-towel-collection.md) - [Aerospace-Grade Titanium Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wave-electric-toothbrush-titanium.md) - [Eco Hospitality Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turkish-towels.md) - [Advanced Self-Cleaning Sheets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfcleaning-sheets.md)