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Color-Changing Hygiene

Color-changing technology is used to reassure consumers

Trend - Color-changing hygiene products are on the rise as the ongoing pandemic has increased people’s dedication to rigorous sanitation practices. Color is used to signify the presence of bacteria or the effectiveness of a certain product and acts as a visual marker of safety to reassure consumers.

Insight - A heightened awareness of and anxiety surrounding sanitation practices has resulted in a desire for products that keep people safe and just as importantly, make people feel safe. Enhanced hygiene and cleanliness standards will likely be a lasting result of COVID-19 for many people. These consumers will seek out hygiene products that provide a sense of security and confidence in their effectiveness.
Workshop Question - How can your brand ease the COVID-related anxieties of consumers?
Trend Themes
1. Color-changing Hygiene - The rise of color-changing hygiene products as a visual marker of safety to reassure consumers offers opportunities for enhanced hygiene and cleanliness standards that provide a sense of security and confidence in their effectiveness.
2. Smart Packaging - The development of high-tech color-changing food indicators and its potential uses for pharmaceutical and cosmetic companies suggests emerging opportunities for smart packaging solutions.
3. Color-changing Technology - The development of various products that employ color-changing technology, such as the TEAL respirator and the Crest Kids Color Changing Toothpaste, opens up opportunities for innovative personal care and health solutions.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - The rise of color-changing hygiene products and wearable health technology presents opportunities for innovative healthcare solutions.
2. Packaging - The development of high-tech color-changing food indicators offers significant opportunities for smart packaging solutions.
3. Consumer Goods - The emergence of color-changing products, such as toothbrushes, sandals, and wound dressings provide opportunities for unique and innovative personal care and lifestyle products.
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Color-Changing Toothbrushes
Color-Changing Toothbrushes
The 'Switch' Toothbrush Visually Indicates When it's Worn Out
The ‘Switch’ toothbrush is a sustainable oral care device that will work to maximize functionality for the user, while also eliminating the need to completely dispose of the entire unit.... MORE
Color-Changing Toothpastes
Color-Changing Toothpastes
Crest Kids Color Changing Toothpaste Encourages Brushing for Longer
Crest Kids Color Changing Toothpaste is the only toothpaste for kids of its kind on the market and it encourages kids to brush up to two times longer. As a result, kids develop healthy brushing... MORE
Color-Changing Wound Dressings
Color-Changing Wound Dressings
This Dressing Turns From Yellow to Blue Upon Detecting Infection
A team of scientists at a trio of Swedish universities have developed a futuristic wound dressing that is designed to be able to alert wearers and medical professionals to the potential presence of... MORE
Antibacterial Color-Changing Towels
Antibacterial Color-Changing Towels
The Mizu Towel Lets You know When it's Dirty
Conventional bathroom towels quickly become bacteria breeding grounds after each use, which is something the Mizu Towel aims to change with a specialized design. The towel has a cotton design that... MORE
Heat-Reactive Sandals
Heat-Reactive Sandals
Havaianas & MARKET Created Color-Changing Thermo-Reactive Flip-Flops
Flip-flop brand Havaianas and MARKET, a Los Angeles-based streetwear label, collaborated on a pair of heat-reactive sandals that change their appearance in response to the temperature. The color-... MORE
play_circle_filledColor-Changing Face Masks
Color-Changing Face Masks
The TEAL Respirator Changes Color When Worn Correctly
Face masks can only be effective when they’re worn properly and the TEAL respirator has a design that offers feedback to let people know they’re doing it right. The TEAL respirator (... MORE
play_circle_filledColor-Changing Freshness Indicators
Color-Changing Freshness Indicators
Bizongo's Improving the User Experience in the Food Industry
The color-changing food indicator developed by Bizongo is useful in a number of ways. For one, it ensures that consumers are aware of the spoilage condition of their food in real-time. Secondly, the... MORE
play_circle_filledColorful Foaming Hand Soaps
Colorful Foaming Hand Soaps
Clean With Color Makes Cleansing Fun and Effective or Kids
Clean With Color is a new line of soap that changes color as it’s used, helping to make the experience of washing hands a fun one for kids. As the creator of award-winning Thinking Putty,... MORE

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