The Development Of Shoe Covers Disposable Accessories

By Marsha Klein


It is now very common for a person to wear footwear almost anywhere. Footwear is worn usually when a person would want to go from one location to another, even inside their residences, to protect their feet. Due to this popularity in usage, shoes are still worn in sensitive areas or beyond ordinary conditions. It is during these scenarios that Shoe Covers Disposable become necessary.

Over the years, many changes have been made to this apparel. Spats were the very first among them, which would keep the mud and dust away from their boots. In its effectiveness, it has also been applied in military uniforms or for showing ones wealth. Aside from their function, they have also become fashionable aesthetics for their footwear.

In the nineteenth century, rubber became the next choice as the best material for covering shoes as it was waterproof and weatherproof. This extended the life of shoes considerably, against the older versions of protection. But due to the crude techniques used in manufacturing rubber, and the use of natural rubber, it had the tendency to crack in very cold temperatures and melt when it was very hot. Today, synthetic rubber composed of artificial elastomer, a byproduct of petroleum, which tends to last longer.

During the thirties, over-boots started becoming trendy. Although this was classified as a footwear covering, it was not a practicality-based product and was primarily used as an ornamental piece in clothing. Though, the design of the over-boots was revolutionary as it was the first one with high heels placed in the structure.

Another practical and innovative invention was the drizzle boot. They used clear plastic that was shaped to fit in shoes and were meant to protect its contents while other people are still able to see what is inside. This made it fashionable and was very effective against rain, mud, snow or slush.

Today, such accessories are used for more practical reasons. Since footwear is used in almost all settings, and since a number of locations have sensitive requirements, such apparel have become a part of in-house protection of such establishments and their employees. Examples of its many applications include phone and cable installers, heating and air technicians, delivery men, carpet cleaning personnel, realtors, home inspectors, electricians & plumbers, pest control personnel, window washers and those employees involved in the sensitive manufacture of electronics and semi conductors.

The material in which this is made of varies, as well, depending on the intended use for it. Materials used as its structure include thin plastic, denim, pack cloth, polypropylene, polyethylene and chlorinated polyethylene. The newer versions of this attire add-on provide numerous benefits for the user and various other stakeholders. Not only are they dust proof and water proof, they also are very lightweight, cost effective, convenient, soft, flexible, easy to dispose, and provide great protection against dust. The shoe cover is also self-tightening due to rubber band being melted into the structure to hold various parts in place.

Surgical procedures and manufacturing industries have benefited greatly from shoe covers disposable apparels. One of the main goals of these industries is to prevent dust contaminants in entering the work premises and ensure cleanliness to avoid any complications that may arise.




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