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- Transcutaneous oxygen levels are increased in test subjects wearing polyethylene terephalate (PET) fabric containing ceramic particles (CEL) compared to standard PET fabric.
"Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing the Effects of Far-Infrared Emitting Ceramic Fabric Shirts and Control Polyester Shirts on Transcutaneous PO2" K Washington et al 2018 Apr 10. doi: 10.4172/2165-8064.1000349
J Text Sci Eng. 2018; 8(2): 349.
This study affirmed the fabric's effect - increasing subcutaneous tissue oxygen levels over a control.
The ceramic particle containing fabric has applications for therapies for ischemia by increasing blood flow. The fabric re-radiates long wave infared radiation which penetrates epidermal tissues. The FDA approved this fabric as a medical device.
News release from 2017:
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-rel...-and-general-wellness-products-300493298.html
The link also has a dumbed-down explanation for the product's properties that serve to increase flow of blood to tissues just under the skin.
The reason I posted this is that I saw an ad and thought it was hard to believe. Turns out it is based in some science. There are lots of companies making ceramic embedded fabric products. You can google for 'nih polyethylene teraphthalate fabric' to start reading about it.
Example application: Type II diabetics with poor blood sugar management often have poor peripeheral circulation, like in the foot. Increasing oxygen levels in the damaged tissues there improves patient quality of life. My adult kids are diabetics with lots of problems. So I often look up case studies and other research.
J Text Sci Eng. 2018; 8(2): 349.
This study affirmed the fabric's effect - increasing subcutaneous tissue oxygen levels over a control.
The ceramic particle containing fabric has applications for therapies for ischemia by increasing blood flow. The fabric re-radiates long wave infared radiation which penetrates epidermal tissues. The FDA approved this fabric as a medical device.
News release from 2017:
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-rel...-and-general-wellness-products-300493298.html
The link also has a dumbed-down explanation for the product's properties that serve to increase flow of blood to tissues just under the skin.
The reason I posted this is that I saw an ad and thought it was hard to believe. Turns out it is based in some science. There are lots of companies making ceramic embedded fabric products. You can google for 'nih polyethylene teraphthalate fabric' to start reading about it.
Example application: Type II diabetics with poor blood sugar management often have poor peripeheral circulation, like in the foot. Increasing oxygen levels in the damaged tissues there improves patient quality of life. My adult kids are diabetics with lots of problems. So I often look up case studies and other research.