Rubber Board launches eco-friendly biodegradable sanitary socks

M Vasanthagesan, Government Director of the Rubber Board, has launched biodegradable sanitary socks developed by Secure Rubber Options in session with the Rubber Merchandise Incubation Centre (RPIC) of the Board.

Vasanthagesan handed over the product to George Ok Mathai, Deputy Director (Retd), Agricultural Division.

Manoj Sebastian, Managing Director of Secure Rubber Options, stated the newly developed sanitary socks are eco-friendly and biodegradable. They cowl the foot when carrying sandals or easy footwear, present extra grip, and assist keep away from slippage and falls. The socks stop contact with wastewater or contaminated water throughout cleansing processes and cut back the chance of infections from ailments resembling leptospirosis, septicemia, and so on. Moreover, they will defend farmers and property staff from leeches, centipedes, and snake bites.

Utilizing sanitary socks helps diabetic sufferers defend themselves from accidents and infections and is useful for jogging and different outside actions. These sanitary socks are reusable and recyclable.