I love my bamboo socks because they are super soft and keep my feet nice and warm in this chilly weather.  I know they are very absorbent and anti-bacterial, but have recently discovered that Karen Biers from Utah State University has carried out research which supported the theory that wearing bamboo socks can cure athletes foot.  50 participants suffering from athletes foot were asked to wear bamboo socks and the results wear impressive:  ”All individuals reported that the burning and itching associated with the condition disappeared within one to two days after the test began. Within two to six days, the blistering and sores characteristic of the condition disappeared and the skin returned to normal.”

This is apparently due to a property referred to as bamboo kun, which is a naturally occurring anti-microbial.  This is what stops your bamboo socks from getting smelly as the odour-producing bacteria don’t get a look in.  The best thing is this doesn’t get washed straight out, unlike chemically added fresheners, further research has shown that these anti-fungal and anti-bacterial qualities last after many launderings.

All that from a pair of socks – marvellous!

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