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If your boots are wet, you’re lifting an extra three pounds with every step you take. Learn the importance of dry comfortable footwear. Unprotected leather absorbs and retains water. Not only does this make your feet feel cold and wet but water increases the weight of you boots which makes walking tiring. Even GORE-TEX® lined […]
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Water-Guard® is a family of water repellent products from Atsko, Inc., the makers of Sno-Seal® the original beeswax waterproofing for leather. Water-Guard® products include silicone in solvents systems and polymer in water systems. The most versatile are the polymerizing silicone products, Silicone Water-Guard® and Water-Guard® Extreme Aerosol’s and Liquid Silicone for special applications including shoes, […]
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(ARA) – Most people believe that if clothing and sunscreens reduce reddening of the skin, they are providing enough protection. Unfortunately, blocking UVB, which causes redness, may give a false sense of security. Dangerous UVA radiation can cause aging and cancer without allowing redness to occur. If you extend sun exposure because light clothing or […]
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Contact: Kathryn Hatch, Ph.D.Chair, ASTM D13.65 Subcommittee(520) 621-7134 or [email protected] West Conshohocken, PA, January 2001 –The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) has released two standard documents (D6544 and D6603) related to textile products sold with a claim of being UV protective. ASTM D6544 “Standard Practice for Preparation of Textiles Prior to Ultraviolet (UV) […]
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Skin cancer is increasing. People who work or play in the sun are never adequately protected because sunscreens need frequent reapplications and regular clothing must be heavy or dark colored (Hot) for full protection from harmful ultraviolet radiation. Many lightweight, light color fabrics that are cool and comfortable offer little protection from UV radiation. A […]
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U-V-Block®, a new product from Atsko/SNO-SEAL®, provides a practical alternative that every parent and every outdoor enthusiast should know about. U-V-Block® is a permanent treatment that you spray on clothing to create an ultraviolet barrier. Most of your favorite lite summer fabrics offer very little protection. A white cotton knit like a “T” shirt may […]
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Ordinary Clothing doesn’t protect you from UV Damage.Thin light comfortable summer fashions offer very little protection from cancer causing sun exposure. Many people will burn while wearing a “T” shirt because if offers only UPF 3 – 5. Clothing must be heavy or dark or layered (hot and uncomfortable) ao pretreated (expensive and limitied styles […]
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An increasing number of people are suffering from rash, redness, and skin irritation that can be relieved without medication or life style change. Three major sources of chemical assault are laundry product residue, shampoo and hand soap residue, and exposure to chemicals and cleaners at work and at home Laundry products leave residues averaging 2% […]
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Disclaimer: Sport-Wash® Hair and Body Soap also sold as Sensi-Clean® Shampoo and body gel contains no regulated ingredients for the treatment of dandruff, flaking, eczema, or psoriasis. It can, however, make the products you use to treat these conditions much more effective. Medications, treatments, and indeed all personal care products are impeded by residues on […]
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