Tech Talk

July 2005

Silver Lining For Athletes Found

Edited by Robert H. Williams

Rather than using an array of creams and powders to combat athlete’s foot, a new product relies on silver fibers that are woven into a visco-elastic gel insert. Produced by Riecken’s Athletic Replacement Insoles, this novel approach produces a more permanent cure and protects feet from shock and shear.

The silver fibers possess documented anti-microbial properties and have previously been used in multiple applications, including bandages, catheters and burn care treatments. And because of silver’s thermal conductive properties, the insoles tend to eliminate hot spots and facilitate moisture evaporation.