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Knit-Rite Products Featuring X-STATIC® - The Silver Fiber™
| Long known to kill germs, silver is finally finding its way into consumer goods and medical textiles, Forbes, November 10, 2003, pg 110. Building on over 80 years of medical textile innovations, Knit-Rite again demonstrates its market leadership by introducing an entire family of "silver" products constructed with X-STATIC® - The Silver Fiber™ from Noble Fiber Technologies. Products ranging from prosthetic socks and diabetic socks, to torso interfaces and knee sleeves, now offer silver's antimicrobial and therapeutic characteristics to the O&P community. An all-natural element, silver also offers excellent temperature conduction while killing the bacteria that thrives in typically warm, moist prosthetic socket environments. Effectively "smothering" bacteria at the cellular level, silver ions bind with proteins inside and outside bacterial cell membranes, inhibiting cell respiration and reproduction. Silver ions don't easily penetrate mammalian cells and pose no known collateral risk. Armed with research studies from Pennsylvania State, Cornell University and Yang-Ming Medical College in Taipei, Noble Fiber has documented that their silver-coated fibers kill disease causing germs such as Escherichia coli, staphylococcus, and all but eliminate the fungus that causes athlete's foot within 48 hours. The following contains a summary of original Knit-Rite textile products made even more effective and comfortable by the addition of X-STATIC fibers. | | X-Wool® The resiliency of wool, the stretch of Lycra® spandex, and the high performance advantages of X-STATIC® - The Silver Fiber™. These socks fit a greater range of sizes; accommodate flexion; resist shrinking and felting. Available in 3-, 5- and 6-ply. | | SOFT-SOCK with X-STATIC® Soft-Sock feels soft and cuddly worn next to the skin. It even insulates against the cold. Fibers wick moisture away from skin and inhibit the growth of bacteria and odor in the sock. Soft-Socks have just enough Lycra to provide stretch and excellent fitting qualities.
| | Compressogrip® A/K Shrinkers with X-STATIC® The new Compressogrip A/K for transfemoral applications provides the same advantages as the original Compressogrip Shrinker: clinically effective, easy to use and apply, lower cost than traditional shrinkers, fewer sizes fit more patients - easy and affordable to keep on hand. The fabric used for these shrinkers is circular knit with increased power in the elastic, producing a heavier fabric than that used for B/K Compressogrip shrinkers. Multi-directional stretch for improved fitting qualities and a universal waist belt. | | Compressogrip B/K Shrinker with X-STATIC® Tubular compression material used for control or prevention of edema following amputation surgery, for limb volumetric maintenance, to minimize hypertrophic scarring and to give compressive support for pain relief. The natural silver qualities in X-STATIC's fibers enhance the therapeutic benefits of the original shrinker product. • Anti-microbial - inhibits growth of bacteria in the product, thus provides a more hygenic environment and neutralizes odor.
• Thermodynamic - cooler in summer, warmer in winter.
• Anti-static, all natural and permanent.
| | Torso-Interface® with X-STATIC® A seamless, form-fitting, protective body sock used with all types of spinal orthoses and body jackets. Slightly heavier than a T-shirt, Torso-Interface provides more cushioning, moisture wicking and anti-microbial properties to keep skin dry, protected, healthy and comfortable. Allows increased compliance in using orthosis in many cases.
| | Arm Sleeves with X-STATIC® Interface for casts or braces; protects against skin irritation and abrasions. Stretches and conforms to arm contour. | | Knee Interface with X-STATIC® A knee support garment to be worn as an interface with knee orthoses, or alone for compressive support. Superior wicking properties. Skin stays cool, dry and comfortable. Multi-directional stretch moves with body during activity. Less bulky than neoprene garment; better air circulation. Anti-microbial fibers inhibit bacterial growth, odor in the garment and helps brace stay clean. | | Gelbo with X-STATIC® The first line of defense against decubitus ulcers - Gelbo is now available with an X-STATIC cover. • Promotes healing, provides relief from skin irritation, and limits re-infection.
• Anti-microbial - inhibits growth of bacteria in the product, neutralizes odor.
• Silver has long been recognized for its therapeutic qualities.
| | SmartKnit AFO Socks with X-STATIC® A seam-free, wrinkle-free sock that fits like a second layer of skin, provides exceptional softness, and wicks perspiration. In addition to being free of seams and the pressure that seams cause, each sock features a "heel-less" design to ensure a perfect fit every time. Anti-microbial fibers, knit throughout the body of the sock, inhibit odor-causing bacteria.
| | SmartKnit Diabetic Socks with X-STATIC® A combination of patented features in SmartKnit socks provides enhanced protection and comfort for neuropathic feet. High stretch corespun yarns creates a sock that fits like a second skin with no wrinkling or bunching. The non-binding Halo top accommodates all shapes and sizes without slipping down the leg. And patients like the way SmartKnit socks feel on their feet. |
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