title: Friction blisters and sock fiber composition. A double-blind study.
abstract: A longitudinal double-blind study was conducted to determine the effect of sock fiber composition on the frequency and size of blistering events in long-distance runners. Thirty-five long-distance runners participated in this study. Two different socks were tested, which were identical in every aspect of construction except fiber composition. One test sock was composed of 100% acrylic fibers, and the other test sock was composed of 100% natural cotton fibers. The results showed that acrylic fiber socks were associated with fewer blistering events and smaller blisters (mm2), when compared directly to cotton fiber socks.
authors.affiliation: California College of Podiatric Medicine, San Francisco.
authors.forename: K M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Herring
authors.forename: D H
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Richie
mesh_terms: D000179:Acrylates; D000328:Adult; D001768:Blister / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003020:Clothing; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D005260:Female; D005533:Foot Dermatoses / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003368:Gossypium; D006801:Humans; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D008297:Male; D012420:Running / Q000293:injuries*
chemical_list: D000179:Acrylates