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PRODUCT SUMMARY INFORMATION
Do you suffer from Stress? Are you unsure if you do? Now with the
introduction of the MATC Stress Level Indicators, you can easily monitor
your general level of stress, as indicated by a measure of blood flow in the
fingertips. To utilize this simple convenient device, simply press your
thumb against the Encapsulated Liquid Crystal strip on the MATC Stress Card.
The liquid crystal panel changes colour in response to variations in
temperature and, within seconds, the specially formulated liquid crystal
strip will provide a clear visual indication of your general stress level.
This is based on the physiological principle that stress triggers a shift in
blood flow to the vital organs (heart, brain, lungs, muscles), reducing the
flow to extremities causing lower temperature in hands and feet. After
determining your general stress levels, the appropriate actions can be taken
to relax and lower the apparent elevated stress levels.
BENEFITS PROVIDED BY THE MATC STRESS LEVEL INDICATOR CARD
First and foremost, the MATC Stress Level Indicators indicates whether or
not an individual may be suffering from stress and encourages you to
consider your stress level at any time. Many individuals are convinced that
they do not suffer from stress. This is due to the fact that stress has
become habitual for them. As a result, they accept stress as a normal
condition and usually don’t take appropriate measures to reduce stress
levels.
The MATC Stress Level Indicator card could also play a key role in improving
performance at work, by advising employees to recognize signs of stress and
then assist them in overcoming stress. This is a crucial benefit to
businesses, as stress is the largest cause of worker absenteeism. According
to American Institute of Stress, “60% of employee absences were due to
psychological problems such as stress”. Although stress is a huge problem in
the workplace today, MATC is helping to change that. The MATC Stress Level
Indicator cards and accompanying literature outlining several stress
management techniques are excellent ways to help you and your company to
reduce stress in the workplace. The MATC Stress Level Indicators will remain
active and accurate for a period of 5 years or more, providing literally
thousands of stress level readings and substantial residual marketing impact
among consumers during this time.TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
The MATC Stress Level Indicator Cards utilize widely recognized
encapsulated liquid crystal technology. The standard Stress cards
incorporate one basic ELC formulation which indicates approximate stress
levels in four different colors. When the ELC strip turns Blue, the
individual is in the most relaxed state measurable. When the ELC display is
Green, this would represent a sufficiently calm state. Once the ELC area
turns Red, the user is showing signs of tension, and if the ELC area turns
almost Black, then the individual is in a stressed state, and should perform
some of the relaxation techniques outlined in the accompanying literature.
The standard MATC Stress Card format measures 8.5 X 5.5 cm (3 3/8” X 1
1/8”), has either a 20/1000” (20 PT.) PVC Plastic or 10/1000” (10 PT.)
Coated Paper support, and includes up to four over four color printing. The
standard card format is die-cut with rounded corners and the ELC side is
also protected by a transparent plastic film on both formats.
Specifications for the Standard Format MATC Stress Level Indicators are
listed as follows:
| PLASTIC CARDS: |
18/1000” (18 PT.) PVC Plastic, Laminated on both sides |
| PAPER CARDS: |
10/1000” (10 PT.) Coated Paper C2S, Laminated on ELC side only |
| CARD SIZE: |
8.5 cm X 5.5 cm (3 3/8” X 2 1/8”) |
| PRINTING: |
4 Color Front/ 4 Color Reverse. ELC strip is applied to front and is
protected by transparent plastic film on both formats. Cards are die-cut
with round corners |
| SIZE OF ELC STRIP: |
2.5 cm X 2 cm (1” X 6/8”) or 2 X 2 cm (6/8” X 6/8”) |
| FORMULATIONS: |
One ELC strip which provides four different color readings: “Relaxed” (Blue),
“Calm” (Green), “Tense” (Red), “Stressed” (Black) is based on temperature
of the finger tip as influenced by flow of blood. |
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