1. εφευρέτες efev̱rétes: Greek for Inventors Venugopal Saloni Prathibha Sawan

2. problem? We need a solution for stinky socks because they STINK….SIMPLE.. Stinky socks are a nuisance for one and all.

3. Why socks stink.??? Foot Sweat Bacterial Growth  Brevibacteria  Propionibacteria  Staphylococcus epidermis 10^5 bacteria per gram cause noticeable smell.

4. So….. Lets just kill the bacteria…

5. Our Ideas Socks of interwoven NEEM and COTTON fibers. Anti-bacterial finishing on socks with NEEM extract. Silver threading on toes and heel region. Anti-bacterial Sprays using PHMB.

6. Socks with interwoven NEEM and COTTON fibers COTTON Widely accepted Soft Has anti-bacterial properties too Allows perspiration Easily available and cheap NEEM NIMBUS (C30H36O9) Anti-bacterial and Anti-fungal Non irritant to skin and non toxic Abundantly available-cheap

7. The Six Thinking Hats White Hat: Currently under research Not available in local markets Cost increase factor 1.0 to 1.3 Green Hat: Made soft using cotton Can offer different options Yellow Hat: Indigenous and Organic Promotes rural industries Prices to reduce with mass production Black Hat: Neem fibers will be hard Marketing and popularization will increase the already high costs Washing and durability an issue Red Hat: We definitely need this product….. just go for it Will work at proper pricing Blue Hat: Proper research and market analysis required

8. Further use of this technique In sweatshirts and sweatpants In tracksuits Summer specific clothes In underarms region Undergarments

9. Competitive Products available in the market. Financial and Marketing Help Sponsorship from apparel industry.

10. And takes the stink along! ;) Thank YOU!