Silver lining for athletes found.

• Author: Williams, Robert H.
• Position: TECH TALK - Athlete's foot cure through silver fibers - Brief Article

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 viscoelastic 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...