NAMSA
Independent Third Party Testing
United States
NAMSA is one of the most well respected independent laboratories in the United
States. It is both EPA and FDA certified. These numerous tests verify the
exceptional performance of
X-Static®. Of note in these studies is that they
indicate that
X-Static®
is a broad-spectrum antibacterial agent. NAMSA testing
also indicates the exceptional performance of
X-Static®
as an anti-fungal;
specifically against T. Mengatrophytes the fungus which causes Athlete’s Foot.
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Intertek
The leading international provider and leader of testing, inspection and
certification services of Consumer Goods
Intertek Taiwan, Taipei
Intertek
is one of the most well respected independent laboratories in the world. It is both
EPA and FDA certified. These numerous tests verify the
exceptional performance of
P-TEC X-Static®
Health Socks. Of note in these studies is that they
indicate that
P-TEC X-Static®
Health Socks
is a broad-spectrum antibacterial agent with no irritation potential.
Intertek
testing
also indicates the exceptional performance of
P-TEC X-Static®
Health Socks
as an anti-bacterial;
specifically against the multi-drug resistant
bacteria
staphylococcus aureus and klebsiella
pneumoniae.
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Intertek Anti-Bacterial Test
Certificate )
Pennsylvania
State University, ©1987
Silver-Coated Nylon Fiber as an Antibacterial Agent
Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy American Society of Microbiology
This published and peer reviewed study definitely proved the antibacterial
properties of
X-Static®. This analysis also verified that an extract derived from
the fiber was bactericidal. This attribute explains the disinfecting quality
witnessed by the wearing of hosiery (e.g. socks) containing
X-Static®. Of
particular interest, the efficacy of
X-Static®
was demonstrated to be more
bactericidal (meaning destroying bacteria) than silver nitrate.
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)
Pennsylvania
State University, ©1987
Effect of Silver Coated Thread on the Microbial Population of Shoes
“Interest in the project developed from our previous studies, from which we
found that silver coated thread (X-Static®) was remarkably inhibitory to the
growth of and reproduction of several human pathogenic bacteria. Obviously, the
presence of silver in the right shoe of the volunteers greatly diminished the
total count of microorganisms and their associated odors.”
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)
New
York University, September 7th, 1997
Independent Third Party Testing
Dr.
Philip Tierno
This study utilized the traditional Kirby-Bauer method for determination of
antimicrobial efficacy. The results confirm not only the excellent performance
of
X-Static®
as an antimicrobial agent but also show that the fabric tested was
effective in killing MULTI-DRUG resistant bacteria. The testing confirms that
X-Static®
is a viable and cost effective mechanism to address the growing problem
of antibiotic resistant microbes.
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New York University Kirby-Bauer Study )
Pennsylvania
State University, ©1987
Effect of Silver Coated Thread on the Microbial Population of Carpets
“Interest in the project developed from our previous studies, from which we
found that silver-coated thread (X-Static®) was remarkably inhibitory to the
growth of and reproduction of several pathogenic bacteria. In conclusion, the
incorporation of silver-coated thread into carpet severely inhibits microbial
growth and reproduction in carpets.”
Cornell
University, ©1987
Newly Made Antibacterial Braided Sutures: In Vitro and In Vivo Biocompatibility
Study
Journal of Biomedical Materials Research
This published and peer reviewed study demonstrates antibacterial properties
toward new and established bacterial colonies. Additionally, the
biocompatibility data suggested that the
X-Static®
fiber implanted into gluteal
muscle caused less of an inflammatory reaction than that of ordinary nylon. This
study reaffirms the intrinsic safety of
X-Static®.
Cornell
University, ©1987
In Vitro Quantitative Study of Newly Made Antibacterial Braided Nylon Sutures
Surgery, Gynecology & Obstetrics
This published and peer reviewed study is another example of the bacteriostatic
qualities of
X-Static®. As could be expected, the performance of the fiber was
excellent. Of particular note, this study demonstrates that silver ions will
migrate into wound sites through electrophoretic activity (the movement of
suspended particles through a fluid or gel under the action of an electromotive
force applied to electrodes in contact with the suspension).
United
States Army Institute of Surgical Research, 1995
Enhanced Survival of Antiepidermal-Allodermal Composite Grafts
The
Journal of Trauma, Infection and Critical Care
“We
have previously described antimicrobial effects and enhanced wound healing in
experimental burns and grafts treated with silver/nylon dressings, either with
or without application of direct current. The results show as previously
described for primary grafts, that silver/nylon with direct current shortens the
time of reepithelization when compared to silver/nylon without DC or VG
controls”.
United
States Army Institute of Surgical Research, 1995
Direct Current Reduces Wound Edema after Full Thickness Burn Injury in Rats
The
Journal of Trauma, Infection and Critical Care
This study was conducted with the aforementioned study referencing the
performance of silver/nylon bandages. In this study, silver nylon dressings were
demonstrated to reduce edema (swelling and fluid accumulation) in full thickness
burns.
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.
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