Eco-friendly Yarn and Fabric for Sporty Fashion
Overview
Eco-friendly yarns and fabrics for the production of sporty fashion, which has become a mainstream of fashion industry. Yarns and fabrics developed are with high one-way moisture transportation capability.
Technical name of innovation
Eco-friendly Yarn and Fabric for Sporty Fashion
Research completion
2023
Commercialisation opportunities
Technology licensing
Problem addressed
Synthetic fibres are common materials used in producing sporty fashions. However, synthetic fibres tend to be non-biodegradable and have poorer moisture absorption ability.
Innovation
- Using cellulose, protein and natural synthetic polymer to develop yarns with special fibre distribution and functional fabrics with specific structural design.
Key impact
- The developed fabrics have multiple functions including one-way moisture transport, UV blocking, antimicrobial. The fabrics have passed AATCC 195 standard of moisture management and have higher one-way moisture transportation capability than market available products.
- The bio-based materials are sustainable without using any harmful chemicals.
- Fabrics are durable under washing and easy to take care of.
Award
- Silver Medal in the 48th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva (2023)
Application
- Eco-friendly yarn and fabric
- Sporty fashion
Patent
- 22023068641.6 (Hong Kong)
- PCT/CN2023/076943 (PCT)
The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA)
Established in 2006, The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) is funded by the Innovation and Technology Commission of the HKSAR government, and hosted by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
HKRITA has achieved research deliverables over the years around our research clusters targeting in sustainability, industry advancement and social benefits through our centre-owned research teams and laboratories as well as collaborations with industry partners and institutions.
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