Is Silver Fibre Safe?
Silver is widely used today in medical products and in consumer products. In fact, the very first drug most people
receive when they are born is a silver nitrate, in the form of eye drops. Today, silver is used in everything from burn
care products for infection control to eating utensils. Our products are extremely safe because they are made with
pure silver fibre. Prestigious institutions throughout the world have validated the antimicrobial performance and
safety of Silver in published medical journals.

How long does the Silver Protection last?
The silver fibre will last for the life of the garment. Silver is permanently and irreversibly bound to the surface of a
fiber. It cannot be wash off or indeed wear off. We have tested the Silver fibre for more than 250 washes with no
reduction in medical performance. (Note: most garments we all regularly use are cleaned less than 100 washes!)

Are some people allergic to silver?
Some people are allergic to silver jewelry and make the assumption that they are allergic to silver. On the contrary
silver jewelry can be made of an alloy called sterling silver and the allergic reactions come from to the various other
metals included in sterling silver. Our products are made with pure silver fibre.
To date there have been no documented cases of allergies to pure silver.

What kind of testing has been performed
Silver fibre is a registered product with the EPA and has more than 12 years of published clinical research
supporting its safety and claims. Silver fibre is also used for many Class 1 and Class 2 FDA approved medical
devices. The top medical institutions in the world, including Johnson and Johnson, Johns Hopkins and the
National Institute of Health, have tested and approved and currently use Silver fibre. Further tests have been
conducted in Germany by TUV-Rheinland (ESD safety) and the German Textile Institute Thueringen-Vogtland as
well as the Dermatology Clinic of the University of Osnabrueck, a leading institute on the research and therapy of
occupational skin diseases.

Should I be nervous about using an antimicrobial?
Yes, if it is not pure natural silver fibre because this is not like any other antimicrobial products. Firstly silver fibre is
natural and there is no fear of toxicity or added chemicals. Second, silver fibre has all the requisite regulatory
approvals. Third, silver fibre is not just an antimicrobial, it also happens to be the best antimicrobial product, but it
also has many other valuable medical attributes.

Where do I get Best4Feet or Best4Body silver socks, underwear and gloves.
Direct from Textile Design Solutions Online-Shop www.tdshealthcare.co.uk

For other countries please refer to our partners, listed on the site.
All major cards are accepted or you can pay by cheque
info@tdshealthcare.co.uk

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