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Milliken & Company develops DermaSmart feel good fabric

01 Mar '06

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Milliken & Company develops DermaSmart fabric to reduce itching and the appearance of dryness, peeling and scaling for people who have sensitive skin.

Traditionally, people with skin conditions are treated with either oral or topical drugs, or a combination of both. DermaSmart offers an additional method for symptom relief.

"DermaSmart has demonstrated in lab tests and in studies with patients to be a better choice of fabrics than the
traditionally-recommended 100 percent cotton, both for comfort and for relief of symptoms," said Lyn Murajda, Brand Manager for the Apparel & Specialty Fabrics Division of Milliken.

DermaSmart is a silky, soft, breathable fabric that significantly reduces the friction or drag of the fabric against the skin.

* DermaSmart has been proven to help reduce itching and the appearance of dryness, scaling and peeling.

* DermaSmart fabric absorbs excess perspiration and disperses it through the fabric so it dries quickly, keeping the wearer comfortable.

* DermaSmart fabric contains silver, which is a safe, natural antimicrobial that prevents the growth of odor-causing bacteria.

Additionally, DermaSmart clothing is designed with superior comfort attributes.

Each shirt and pant has smooth, flat seams and a "tagless" size label, and the pants have covered waistbands, features which keep the clothing construction from irritating the skin.

"Two of the most vexing problems confronting patients with eczema, atopic dermatitis and psoriasis, aside from their disease, are how to dress and how to get a good night's sleep," explains Zoe Diana Draelos, MD, a dermatologist based in High Point, North Carolina.

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