# Scientific Smelly-Feet Cures Nanotechnology Socks By Cecilia Biemann | Published 2008-09-19 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/science-cures-smelly-feet-nano-technology-socks References: [inventorspot](http://inventorspot.com/articles/russian_scientist_finds_cure_for_smelly_feet_bombs_away_17804) & [russiatoday](http://www.russiatoday.com/scitech/news/30382) Russian scientist Vladimir Rudenov claims that he has developed a cure for smelly feet which involves the weaving of silver nano-fibers into socks. According to Rudenov: “I used to be a physician. It’s a well-known fact that silver kills most bacteria, and it’s the bacteria that causes smelly feet. So I thought, why not blend nano-particles of silver with socks? And it worked!” Rudenov has sniffed out a lucrative new business via his efforts to snuff out smelly feet and athlete’s foot. These nano-enhanced socks are now sold by his company for around $10 dollars a pair. Click on the video to take a look inside Rudenov’s sock factory. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Nano-enhanced Textiles:** The weaving of silver nano-fibers into socks to solve smelly feet problems demonstrates the growing trend of nano-enhanced textiles, which can be applied to other products and industries. - **Anti-bacterial Products:** The use of silver nano-particles as an anti-bacterial agent in socks could expand to other products, such as towels, bedding, and clothing, representing a trend in the development of anti-bacterial products with various applications. - **Microbiome-friendly Products:** The development of products that maintain a healthy microbiome, such as bacteria-fighting socks, demonstrates a trend in the creation of microbiome-friendly products for personal care and household items. ### Who This Affects Most - **Textile Industry:** The textile industry can benefit from incorporating nanotechnology in their products to create more durable, functional, and valuable fabrics and textiles that attract health-conscious and eco-friendly consumers. - **Personal Care Industry:** The personal care industry can leverage the trend of developing anti-bacterial and microbiome-friendly products to offer innovative hygiene and wellness solutions for consumers with sensitive or specific needs. - **Medical Industry:** The medical industry can explore the potential of silver nano-particles in treating and preventing infections, drug delivery, wound healing, and other fields that require a highly effective and safe anti-bacterial agent. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Two-in-One Shoe Cleaner Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoe-dryer-and-deodorizer.md) - [Fruity Herb-Powered Shoe Fresheners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boot-bananas.md) - [Antifungal Dry Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/propedix-dryello.md) - [Innovative Foot Care Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barefoot-scientist.md) - [Nerve-Stimulating Diabetic Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mynerva-leia-sock.md) - [Innovative Bacteria-Free Bedding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prossioni.md) - [Antimicrobial Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titan-yarn.md) - [Bio-Plasma Deodorant Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pladeo.md) - [Naturally Antibacterial Deodorants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tip2toe-natural-deodorants.md)