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       Product Features

Those defined as “Functional Sports Socks” are usually with 3 characteristics at least: high performance fiber, sports function design and perfect protection.
(1)High Performance Fiber
High performance fiber refers to fibers that have certain special properties that are different from those of ordinary fibers and can meet special needs, such as anti-bacterial, deodorizing, anti-ultraviolet radiation, antistatic, anti-microwave, far infrared, water and oil repellent.
Functional application:
1.Fibers with protective function refer to a new type of fiber that has the function of flame retardant, antistatic, anti-ultraviolet, anti-radiation, etc. The garments made from this fiber are mainly used by people in special working environments.
2.New polyester fiber invented in Japan is a kind of anti-melt polyester fiber with excellent flame retardancy. The flame retardant used in the invention is an organic phosphorus compound with two functions, and has good flame retardant and anti-dropping properties. It can be used to manufacture protective clothing with high temperature resistance.
3.The application of fibers with health-care function is increasing in quality of life, that is, functional fibers with antibacterial, deodorant, cosmetic, nutritional properties, etc. have been developed.
4.New bactericidal activated carbon fiber is a new type of activated carbon fiber successfully developed in Taiwan. The chemical properties of the new generation of activated carbon fiber cloth can kill bacteria in an instant.
5.Intelligent fiber refers to a new type of functional fiber that can automatically respond to changes in the human body or the environment.
6.Conductive glass fiber is coated with nickel alloy on the surface of the fiber, on which is a metal with good electrical conductivity, and at the outermost layer of which is a protective film for metal material with good corrosion resistance.
<Source: MBAlib>
(2)Sports function design
The OH9's sports function design includes:
1.Back breathable net: Breathing with the back of the running shoes makes the feet more refreshing.
2.High coating: The ankle can be tightly wrapped and locked whether penetration or emergent stop, and the          feet can be tightly covered during move, jumping and direction change.
3.A pair of DuPont Lycra: The socks are supported and covered and sock tops are never loose.
4.High body socks: Avoid falling down due to sweat slipping from your legs into your shoes.
5.Arch coating: Supported and wrapped, the sock body is not slippery.
6.The sweat guide groove in the sole of the feet:： Reduce the wetness of the feet in the shoes.
<Source: OH9 Official Website>
(3)Perfect protection
The internal and external ankles are highly protected to prevent from sports injury due to instant move. And for the ball sports design that people need to move quickly to the left and right, increase the shock suspension of the sole, effectively absorb the external impact and avoid sports injuries.
Lycra material:        Wrap the arch of the foot so that the socks are supported and covered to be not loose for a long time, and the body of the sock does not slip off making the athlete not need to pull the sock all the time. With the exclusive golden ratio and the coated support of the arch elasticline and breathable net, the socks are not only comfortable but also protective.
<Source: OH9 Official Website>