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Table 1 Summary of orthotic insole specifications

From: Effects of custom-made textile insoles on plantar pressure distribution and lower limb EMG activity during turning

Insole

Top layer

Middle layer

Bottom layer

Description

Thickness of insole (mm)

Hardness (Shore A) ASTM D2240-05

Compression (kPa) ISO3386-1

Instant recovery rate (%) after compression ISO3386-1

Water vapor permeability (g/h · m2) ASTM E96

I

Nora® Lunairflex

Nora® Lunalastike

Amfit® Base

Top/Middle/Bottom: All are EVA

12

28

347.9

71.4

1.9

II

Spacer fabric X

Poron®

Amfit® Base

Top: Polyester Middle: polyurethane Bottom: EVA

14

18

46.8

48.1

5.0

III

Spacer fabric Y

Spacer fabric X

Amfit® Base

Top: Polyester Middle: Polyester Bottom: EVA

13

22

79.9

50.1

5.7

  1. Note: EVA is ethyl vinyl acetate