Tokai
University, May 1997
Independent Third Party
Testing
Dr. Seiki Tazume and Dr. Takahiko Yoshida
This study conducted in Japan
demonstrated in a real world setting, consisting of 20 volunteers, that X-Static®
demonstrated an excellent reduction in bacterial and fungal counts. These
results coincide with the rapid development of the Japanese hosiery market. X-Static® is widely recognized in Japan as the most effective antimicrobial
alternative. X-Static® is approved by the Ministry of Health in Japan as an
antimicrobial agent and exceeds the industry minimum standards of performance
exceeds the industry minimum standards of performance.
Test Description:
The 1st group of volunteers wore standard cotton socks for 3 days and then for
the subsequent 8 days, X-Static®
silver socks were worn for 8 to 12 hours per day. The 2nd group of volunteers
wore only cotton socks for 11 days.
Bacteria and fungi were counted for both groups on the 12th day:
The 2nd group with standard cottons socks showed:
The 1st group with X-Static®
silver socks showed:
X-Static®
silver socks are therefore a proven product to fight
Athlete Foot and bacteria causing odors.
