Lab tests confirm kybun slip resistance
('COF' Coefficient of Friction) coefficient of friction
Slip resistance – Coefficient of Friction (COF)
When it comes to footwear, slip resistance is the amount of resistance (coefficient of friction) that the outsole exerts as it moves across a particular surface. This is measured on a scale based on the coefficient of friction (COF). The scale begins at 0.00, comparable to ice, oil or a similarly slippery surface, and goes up to 1.00, which corresponds to walking on dry carpet.
Industry experts consider a value of 0.40 to be the benchmark for a shoe that is above-average slip-resistant.
Test results
This is not only important for people working in specific work environments, but an important consideration for all of us. At kybun, this has always been a key factor in our research and development. The inventor of kybun, Karl Müller, has repeatedly spoken about the slip resistance of kybun soles, and the latest tests under controlled laboratory conditions reinforce this claim with excellent results ✱.
The following tests were carried out with the kybun sole on a standard red quarry Satra tile (combined test results):
Backward forepart slip
Dry
Wet
Wet/Oil
Forward heel slip
Dry
Wet
Wet/Oil
✱ These tests (according to ASTM F13-2919 standards) were carried out by Precision Testing Laboratories USA, an independent and internationally recognized company in the field of textile testing.
A proactive solution
Tips to prevent accidents:
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Wear suitable footwear whenever possible
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Always allow enough time for your journey
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Stay fit with balance exercises as well as strength, endurance and mobility training
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From the age of 50, practice balance in everyday life, e.g., standing on one leg while brushing your teeth
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Use snow- and ice-free paths whenever possible
The risk of falling: Much higher than you think
Around one third of all people over 65 have a significantly increased risk of falling, and one in two people over 70 has fallen at least once in their lifetime. Medical consequences can be more serious than the fall itself, which is why good fall prevention is very important to minimize risks in everyday life.
“You can try kybun shoes, not surgeries!”
Karl Müller, Dipl. Eng. ETH, inventor of kybun technology
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