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This new foam is an activated carbon latex foam which reduces foot odour and has excellent compression set. It comes with a comfortable suede cover material. The cushion layer is a polyurethane-like foam infused with activated carbon which absorbs sweat and reduces foot odour. The suede cover is a microfiber material treated with an anti-bacterial, anti-fungal finish that makes it perfect for diabetic or athletic applications. The highly-active antimicrobial agent is not a surface treatment that might wear away quickly. It diffuses onto the surface from inside the foam to give long lasting protection against bacteria and fungi that cause foot health problems and odour. Anti-microbial effect This foam has a highly significant antifungal effect on Tricophyton mentagrophytes -the fungus responsible for ‘athletes’ foot, highly significant antibacterial action against Staphylococcus aureus and a a significant antibacterial effect on Proteus vulgaris. Nottingham Trent University, England Pentachlophenol Content (PCP) In a chemical analysis of "Velluxia Foam", no Pentachlophenol could be traced. "Velluxia Foam" is free of Pentachlophenol. German Institue of Rubber Technoloy Skin Compatibility In a skin compatibility test with 30 subjects, none of the 30 subjects developed skin irritations. DERMATEST GmbH, Munster, Germany Absorption of Foot Odour Using this foam, any remaining odour was rated either very weak or weak. The remaining odour when using commercial insoles with activated carbon was rated weak to moderate. SATRA Footwear Technology Centre Compression Set The compression set of "Velluxia Foam" was found to be 1.9%. This is particularly good! "Velluxia Foam" has a high degree of stability and ensures long lasting shoe padding. SATRA Footwear Technology Centre Water Vapor Permeability At 6.3milligrams per sq. cm, "Velluxia Foam" has a very high degree of permeability which enables the damp air to be carried away from the sole of the foot. SATRA Footwear Technology Centre