JM Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I just came across this as I was doing some research for work - and thought you croc wearers may be interested... A hospital in Sweden has banned workers from wearing ‘Crocs’ slippers after learning the popular footwear can build up static electricity. After officials at the Blekinge Hospital in Karlkrona determined the comfortable shoes built up so much static electricity they interfered with medical equipment they decided to ban the offending footwear, The Local reported Wednesday. The fashion statement-turned-medical problem began in February when a two pieces of respiratory equipment for premature babies shut off for no discernable reason. Eventually the machines’ mysterious power outage was linked to the plastic slippers that many staff members wore on duty and the ban was suggested. “Everybody generates static electricity. But it usually loses its charge, either by disappearing through one’s shoes or elsewhere,” said Bjorn Lofqvist, a spokesman for the hospital. The Local said the slippers were found to be capable of becoming charged with a maximum electrical charge of 25,000 volts. (Copied entire from “Insulating slippers have shocked hospital”, News Track– Quirks, United Press International, UPI, 19th April 2007, 12:28) It is genuine - I found it in an EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) journal! Jill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Well that confirms what I suspected! I get terrible problems with static including nasty shocks from things whenever I'm wearing my Crocs! My clothes are full of static and stick to me and if I touch anyone, I zap them! LSH says I need an earthing cable . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 So do I - but I always have done and it's no different now to how it used to be. The worst is when I go to pat Jazz on the head and zap her instead ....and I can still only walk in Crocs.....so I'll be staying with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Yay crocs forever! I get shocks all the time too Lesley - with or without crocs. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I work in theatres and my hospital has banned them ages ago although we do sneak the odd pair in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 ....and I can still only walk in Crocs.....so I'll be staying with them Same here. I won't abandon them yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I get shocks all the time too, Crocs or no Crocs. Mainly on car doors and metal rails/doors in shops. Sparks literallly fly sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I'm the same - static socks at the best of times, wearing crocs or not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Eek. And more croc shock: http://www.snopes.com/horrors/parental/escalator.asp Still love them. So comfy. So unstylish (I'd love to do a comparison chart with the net curtains thread. They should both be on the same no-no par, but I bet their comfort wins out over their no-style! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyknickers Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Both my kids have crocs but I look hideous in them and wear wellies or fit-flops or haviana flip flops in the garden and most of the summer! However I do have a dressing gown that creates so much static I could power our house! Every time husband tries so touch me it electricutes him (its actually quite handy ) Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Both my kids have crocs but I look hideous in them and wear wellies or fit-flops or haviana flip flops in the garden and most of the summer! have you tried the Crocs flip flops? They are amazing & a total Revelation Sparks fly with me too,Crocs or not, & I swear I will be wearing Crocs for the rest of my days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyknickers Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Ah yes just googled them Athens Crocs - they are nice. However just tried to see if I could get a size 5 in black - none in stock Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I get terrible shocks when wearing crocs; not so much of a problem now as my physio doesn't like me to wear them. They may be comfy but for a losse-limbed person like me they are just not supportive enough. Since i stopped wearing them, no more shock problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaP Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Hmm might try just not wearing them in the house for a while and see if that helps. I don't want to give mine up but I've always had a problem with static - keep zapping the pets and children as well as myself on doors etc . Lisa P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Hmmm, im thinking i should wear mine more often and zap the OH when he's not expecting it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Hmm might try just not wearing them in the house for a while and see if that helps. I don't want to give mine up but I've always had a problem with static - keep zapping the pets and children as well as myself on doors etc . Lisa P I iron barefoot now instead of wearing my Crocs as the clothes don't end up so full of static! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I've had Athens for a while now and they are FAB, but also can beat my Mary Janes and my croc wellies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
