About this product
Cooler Feet
Our Extra Protection Hyper Thin® socks combine moisture-fighting Drymax fibers with PTFE(Polytetrafluoroethylene) fibers to reduce friction. The result is advanced protection against blisters in the lightest sock possible.
PTFE has the lowest coefficient of friction of any fiber, making it the best at reducing friction between the skin and sock. Low friction allows Extra Protection socks to stay cooler and drier, reducing the chances of hot spots & blisters.
This system has PTFE fibers in the heel, forefoot, and toe areas of the socks. These socks are designed to be the lightest and thinnest socks built with PTFE fibers in the market.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS:
Machine Wash warm with like colors. To whiten socks, use bleach alternatives. Tumble dry on low heat. Do not iron.
Do not use fabric softeners; they leave a residual coating on fibers and fabrics, preventing them from performing as designed. To remove fabric softeners, simply launder with detergent and rinse.
Do not use Chlorine Bleach.
Do not use skin lubricants.
65% Drymax/Olefin, 8% Polyester, 6% Elastane, 8% Nylon, 13% PTFE
SPECIAL NOTICE: These socks are designed for extreme, extended outdoor use by professional mountaineers, ultrarunners, and experts to protect wearers' health and safety in very wet, extreme conditions and over long distances. It is not designed for general consumer use.
Why our ePTFE is Safe:
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- Inertness and size: PTFE is a high molecular weight, solid, and chemically inert polymer. It does not degrade into smaller, more mobile PFAS under normal conditions and is not water-soluble.
- Non-bioavailability: Due to its size and inertness, PTFE is not bioavailable. It does not accumulate in the body, interact with cells, or be easily absorbed. This distinguishes it from smaller, more mobile PFAS that pose greater health and environmental concerns.
- Low concern for toxicity: Scientific and regulatory bodies, including the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), have classified fluoropolymers such as PTFE as "polymers of low concern" because their properties make them low risk to human health and the environment.
Made In USA of domestic (USA) and imported (Austria) Yarns
Description supplied by Drymax through its current Shopify listing. Product, performance, and health claims are the seller’s and have not been independently verified by StorkScout.