Analysis of current running sock structures with regard to blister prevention

In this paper, in-shoe blister formation during running is analyzed and possibilities to reduce these cutaneous lesions by appropriate sock properties are discussed. Six types of cotton-made athletic socks were studied in order to evaluate the influence of the knitted structure on the sock-to-skin f...

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Veröffentlicht in:Textile research journal Jg. 83; H. 8; S. 836 - 848
Hauptverfasser: Baussan, E, Bueno, MA, Rossi, RM, Derler, S
Format: Journal Article
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: London, England SAGE Publications 01.05.2013
Sage Publications Ltd
Schlagworte:
absorption
Athletics
Blistering
blisters
Chemical Sciences
Contact
fabrics
Friction
Jersey fabrics
Material chemistry
Protective clothing
Running
Shock waves
skin lesions
Socks
Sports
Studies
textile fibers
Textiles
yarns
Switzerland
sock
textile–skin contact
shock absorption
skin blister
friction
ISSN:0040-5175, 1746-7748, 1746-7748
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Zusammenfassung:In this paper, in-shoe blister formation during running is analyzed and possibilities to reduce these cutaneous lesions by appropriate sock properties are discussed. Six types of cotton-made athletic socks were studied in order to evaluate the influence of the knitted structure on the sock-to-skin friction (terry jersey, plain jersey, and non-raised jersey duffel structures). The contact conditions between a running shoe and foot areas prone to friction blisters were simulated using a linear reciprocating tribometer, and the friction behavior of the socks in contact with a mechanical skin model was investigated. In additional experiments, the shock absorption properties of the socks were measured. Among the investigated socks, the terry jersey fabric knitted in a specific process and a dense, tight jersey structure, i.e. a plain jersey knitted with two yarns, were found to be most suitable for running socks.
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ISSN:0040-5175
1746-7748
1746-7748
DOI:10.1177/0040517512461698