Chitosan yarn in medical applications
Superfine Wool
The 44th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva was held from 13 to 17 April 2016 under the patronage of the Swiss federal government, the State and the City of Geneva as well as the World Intellectual Property Organization.
This event covered a wide range of breakthrough inventions. The inventions not only expand the boundaries of existing knowledge, but also enhance the well-being of society on different fronts. The ITC is proud to announce that two ITC faculty members were awarded medals in Geneva. The two recognised ITC projects are as follows.
Gold Medal: Innovative Spinning System for Chitosan Yarn by Dr Li LI, Assistant Professor
A new spinning system has been devised by Dr Li which can fabricate chitosan fabric in the form of a woven/knit fabric with exceptional elasticity, durability and comfort. This new technology solves the existing problems of chitosan fibre spinning and avoids the waste of a large amount of raw materials. The system also maximises the bio-functions of chitosan fibres, e.g. wound-healing, antibacterial properties and skin protection, thereby enhancing patient care.
Bronze Medal: Novel Development of Superfine Wool Products by Dr Songmin SHANG, Associate Professor
Dr Shang has successfully invented a novel spinning and knitting process that produces a new type of animal fibre - a superfine wool fibre. The new process is faster and simpler than the conventional means of producing common wool, while the garments made from this superfine wool fibre are expected to demonstrate an even better quality than cashmere products.
The projects above were jointly undertaken by the ITC and The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA).
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