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GreenYarn Hiking Socks

Company: Greenyarn LLC.

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What They Say

“Greenyarn’s Smart Hiking Socks are knitted with our 200-needle count densely knit 3-D technology, the dense construction, Y-heel seam and an arch-band ensures superior fitting and to offer a new level of comfort. Tyrrano is designed by mountaineers — tested at the most rugged terrains, Tyrrano is most suitable for temperatures around -10°C to 20°C (Mid weight). Containing the finest acrylic yarns at the heel and toe, they are abrasion resistant and quick dry, making these socks durable yet comfortable. Leveraging on nano-technology, Tyrrano are made with Bio-weave and Eco-fabric and these new materials help the wearer by:

Fights odors and kills bacteria Absorbs and emits far-infrared energy Permeable, fast drying and wicks moisture quick Provides utmost cushion and reduces blister What is Bio-weave? Bio-weave is a highly wicking and quick drying fabric that is embedded with nano-particles of bio-ceramic in its fibers.

What is Bio-Ceramic? Bio-ceramic is a fabric embedded with 26 kinds of ceramic mixed with mineral oxides combined together at 1600 degrees centigrade. After cooling, the composite ceramic absorbs and emits far-infrared energy.”

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“Eco-fabric is fabric made by Greenyarn that contains nano-particles of bamboo-charcoal.All its properties come from weaving fiber containing nano-particles of bamboo-charcoal in way to bring out most of the benefits.

How is Eco-fabric made? Eco-fabric’s bamboo-carbon nano-particles comes from 4-5 years old Taiwanese Moso Bamboo (Phyllostachys heterocycla pubescens) that is grown naturally in the Jhushan, Taiwan (bamboo mountain ).”

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Last Updated 03/08/11