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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2009 Feb 3.
Published in final edited form as: Somatosens Mot Res. 2007;24(1-2):53–70. doi: 10.1080/08990220701318163

Table I.

Summary of stimuli used in the study. We refer to the textured surfaces using common names in the text (left column). Descriptions (right column) are those used by the manufacturer or the store where they were purchased.

Name Description
Corduroy PPK5 corduroy (100% cotton)
Denim Non-stitch DKWSH (100% cotton)
Fleece PPK6 suiting (100% polyester)
Foam 100% nylon headliner/black Donna foam
Glass 6 mm thick
Latex 0.5 mm thick (McMaster–Carr, 8611 K164)
Nylon Sport nylon (100% nylon)
Organza Bridal organza (100% nylon)
Paper1 Water-color paper (90 lb hot press)
Paper2 Water-color paper (140 lb cold press)
Paper3 Water-color paper (300 lb rough)
Rubber 6.5 mm thick (McMaster–Carr, 8635 K646)
Suede Alova suede (100% polyester)
Vinyl1 Poly-vinyl chloride, silver surface color
Vinyl2 Poly-vinyl chloride, brown surface color
Wood Poplar