Fashion & Textile Research Journal (한국의류산업학회지)

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Effects of Antimicrobial Socks Using Hemp Stem Bark Extract Fibers on Foot Health Improvement

대마줄기껍질 추출 섬유를 활용한 항균 양말이 발 건강 개선에 미치는 영향

  • Su-Hyun Kim (Dreamfactory Co.) ;
  • Hee-Sook Kim (Dept. of Fashion Lifestyle, Andong National University)
  • 김수현 (드림팩토리) ;
  • 김희숙 (안동대학교 패션라이프스타일학과)
  • Received : 2024.03.26
  • Accepted : 2024.04.25
  • Published : 2024.04.29
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Abstract

With increasing global interest in environmentally friendly materials and the consequent rise in demand, there is a growing need for alternatives to synthetic fibers, which can cause skin diseases and other side effects. The fashion industry is emphasizing material sustainability owing to concerns about increasing carbon emissions. Moreover, consumers express a strong desire for ecofriendly and sustainable materials. Therefore, clothing brand companies are developing eco-friendly products to enhance their corporate image. Hemp fibers are recognized for their functionality and are utilized as crucial materials in the development of eco-friendly products by global fashion companies. In this study, we produced socks that effectively improve foot health using hemp stem bark extract fibers and demonstrated the positive efficacy of natural fibers through functional and wearability evaluations. Hemp stem bark extract fibers showed 99.9% antimicrobial effectiveness against bacteria responsible for sweat-induced bacterial proliferation and odor, when blended with lyocell fibers and woven into fabric to manufacture socks. Wearability evaluations of these terry cloth socks confirmed a reduction in foot odor and fatigue among the participants with a consumer satisfaction of 4.63/5. These findings confirm the effectiveness and positive impact of the natural antimicrobial properties of hemp fibers and terry cloth structure in improving foot health.

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이 논문은 안동대학교 기본연구 지원사업에 의하여 연구되었음.

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