Necktie Research


	SafeSmart, Inc., Distributor of SafetyTies
	Research

SafetyTies were submitted to microbiological challenge experiments, and the 100% silk nano-treated material showed an excellent ability to repel bacterial contamination and demonstrated anti-microbial properties. SafetyTies inoculated with E. Coli and Salmonella showed greater than 99.9% reduction in bacterial growth compared to standard 100% silk necties inoculated with the same concentration of bacteria.

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.

SafetyTies also 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.

Tie Sample	Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci (VRE) CFU/ml recovered from the necktie
Tie Sample	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

Table: 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.

*Independent studies performed at BCS Laboratories, Inc. Gainesville, Florida DOH Laboratory #E82924, EPA # FL 01147

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.

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?

Take a look at some of the news about neckties and Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI's).

AARP article

USA Today article

How Clean is Your Doctor's Necktie?

Microbes on Ties: Do they correlate with wound infection?

Don’t ask “Why SafetyTies?” ask “Why not?”

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