A global first in the CG Live Talk

This has never been seen before in a CG Live Talk: an absolute world premiere. When Steven Baumgärtner told Patrick Döring about the Welcome Back to Desk packages that cyber-Wear is currently putting together, he asked for a coating for notebooks that’s effective against germs and bacteria. At the time, there was no such product available. Patrick Döring researched, experimented, analysed and finally succeeded.

Germs can be found on all kinds of surfaces and of course also on printed matter such as notebooks, and can survive there for longer than we might think. Everything that passes through different hands and is touched frequently potentially serves as a "carrier" for germs such as bacteria, viruses or fungi. These can include germs that can cause serious illness. The reason for their extended survival is the moisture and nutrients that people repeatedly transfer to the surfaces. The longer a notebook is used, the rougher its surface becomes and the more its bacterial contamination increases. With every touch we leave tiny residues of our skin such as skin fats. Especially in the current situation we are all highly aware of the need for disinfection and hygiene, and such coated notebooks can be used for protection in almost all sectors and help to slow down the spread of viruses.

The special anti-microbial coating of the notebooks is unique worldwide and its effect has been clinically tested and confirmed by the Fraunhofer Institute. An efficient germ reduction of up to 99.5% is possible. The coating works under the influence of light, which releases a certain amount of oxygen that combats bacteria, fungi and viruses. This coating consists of a type of varnish which in itself can be neither seen nor felt. As a result the notebook does not change its appearance at all, and all the usual finishes can be applied. In terms of price an increase of about 0.30 - 0.40 € can be expected.

The antimicrobial notebook is not only available in a soft cover - it of course also comes in a hard-cover version with pen loop. According to Steven Baumgärtner, the idea behind it is to offer the book and an anti-bacterial pen from Stabilo as a set. The minimum order quantity for the set is 500 pieces.

The striking black book shows what can be done with a notebook. For example, designs can be applied from the cover across the book block, resulting in a superb all-over print that looks great.

Another important subject for Patrick Döring is sustainability. Here he presents a notebook that is made of genuine recycled materials, has Blue Angel certification and is pure white. As an additional highlight, the recycled paper can also be coated with the antimicrobial varnish, so that the topic of sustainability is not forgotten even in times dominated by the coronavirus.

Other special features include a cocktail book, a children's colouring book and a notebook with a disposable camera. The latter is a neat idea for events and other activities, enabling users to capture memorable moments with the disposable camera and then write a few words about them.