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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Published in:	Textile research journal Vol. 83; no. 8; pp. 836 - 848
Main Authors:	Baussan, E, Bueno, MA, Rossi, RM, Derler, S
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	London, England SAGE Publications 01.05.2013 Sage Publications Ltd
Subjects:	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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