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ISO 24444:2019— In Vivo Determination of SPF
The introduction of an SPF (Sun Protection Factor) began in the 1930s. Austrian chemist Franz Greiter, inspired by a sunburn while climbing a mountain, developed…
ISO 9407:2019—Footwear Sizing
There are at least thirty-eight factors, many subjective, that determine the fit of a shoe—such as midsole cushioning, heel elevation, weight, lacing, perceptual factors, shoe…
ANSI Z41 Protective Footwear
The intricacies of your foot—all 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments—help support your entire body and serve an essential…
ASTM F39-01(2017): Fitting Athletic Footwear
Wearing the correct athletic shoes helps serve as a protective measure against possible injuries. Since high-impact activities put a lot of strain on one’s feet,…
ASTM F1951-21: Playground Accessibility Surfaces
The 7.3 million disabled students in the U.S. made up 15% of national public school enrollment during the 2021-22 school year. For children with and…
ANSI/IICRC S100-2021: Cleaning Textile Floor Coverings
Textiles are all around us. Besides wearing them, we also use them in our homes—often as rugs and carpets. While textiles are stylish and comfortable…
ISO/TR 24666:2023—Probes for Playground Equipment Safety
Unfortunately, even with nationwide safety standards and regulations, playground accidents still happen. In fact, emergency rooms treat over 200,000 kids under the age of 14…
ARMA TR 21-2012: Using Social Media In Organizations
62.3% of the world’s population (i.e., 5.07 billion people around the world) uses social media; the average daily usage is 2 hours and 23 minutes. Just like…
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ISO 24442:2022—Sun Protection Test Methods
While sunlight is an essential source of life and energy, it also creates major health challenges like sunburn, pigmentation, wrinkles, dermatitis, skin cancer, and aging….