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SafetyTies have also been found to be 100% safe! Cytotoxicity
testing and analysis has shown that the nano-coating stays where it
belongs -- on your necktie! During testing there were no
adverse effects to any cultured cells exposed to SafetyTies and
their nano-treatment. |
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underwent bacterial challenge with gram-positive
bacilli. SafetyTies nano-treated silk fibers demonstrated an
excellent ability to repel 98% of methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus aureus and 99.5% of vancomycin-resistant
enterococci when compared to 100% silk neckties.
SafetyTies have also been found to repel and prevent microbial contamination of Clostridium difficile with 99.9% effectiveness. |
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Tie Sample |
Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci (VRE) CFU/ml
recovered from the necktie |
| Plain Silk
Tie |
SafeSmart
JS 106-2 |
| Trial 1 |
1.7 x 105 |
6.0 x 10
2 |
| Trial 2 |
2.2 x 105 |
6.0 x 10
2 |
| Trial 3 |
1.8 x 105 |
7.3 x 10
2 |
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*Independent studies performed at BCS Laboratories, Inc.
Gainesville, Florida DOH Laboratory #E82924, EPA # FL 01147
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The recovery of microorganisms from SafeSmart neck ties and plain silk
ties following challenge w/approximately 1 x 109 cfu/ml of
vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE: ATCC 700221. Experimental
challenge conducted on July 30th, 2007. |
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Swine Flu Testing
SafetyTies underwent viral challenge experiments and demonstrated an
excellent ability to repell and prevent contamination of Influenza A H1N1 with
99.95% effectiveness.
Test Results
Recovery of Influenza A H1N1 infectious viruses from SafetyTies (SafeSmart Inc.) and
untreated control ties following inoculation with approximately 2.0 x 105 viral infectious units.
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Influenza A (H1N1)
Most Probable Number (MPN) / ml |
| SafetyTies JS3396-2 |
2.0 x100 |
| SafetyTies JS3396-7 |
4.5 x100 |
| SafetyTies JS2623-1 |
2.0 x100 |
| SafetyTies JS2623-2 |
< 2.0 x100 |
| SafetyTies JS2623-2 |
2.0 x100 |
| Control Untreated Tie 1 |
1.1 x104 |
| Control Untreated Tie 2 |
4.9 x103 |
| Control Untreated Tie 3 |
7.0 x103 |
*Most Probable Number (MPN) of Influenza A virus was enumerated using EPA ICR comparable
Methodology (EPA 600/R-95/178, 1998). Viral enumeration was performed on MDCK (CCL-34) cells and
CPE was checked during a 7 day incubation period Cells were incubated at 35°C in a 5% CO2 atmosphere.
*Independent studies performed at BCS Laboratories, Inc.
Gainesville, Florida DOH Laboratory #E82924, EPA # FL 01147
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How are
SafetyTies safer?
Nanotechnology is a technical process
of working on an extremely small scale - each molecule is one
million times smaller than a grain of sand. This enables materials
to be engineered to perform special functions.
The nanotechnology treatment used in the
manufacturing of SafetyTies attaches to individual fibers,
essentially wrapping each fiber in a protective layer.
The nano-coating forms a tough barrier
that locks out liquids, creases and bacteria without affecting the
quality or texture of the 100% silk fabric and
will last for the life of your necktie.
This cutting-edge process produces a superior and fashionable
necktie that is crease resistant, stain resistant, and most
importantly, antimicrobial - so you don’t have to carry your day
around with you.
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Neckties have been clinically proven to
harbor enough harmful bacteria to transmit illness – some studies
showing almost half of neckties tested - why take a chance at
transmitting that bacteria? |
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