High Performance Multi-functional Surface Finishing Technologies

Advanced nanoencapsulation systems with controllable release capability

Most of capsule systems in the market are not suitable for textile applications where the releasing mechanism should be suitable for environments such as open air or next to skin and durable in daily washings.

Based on this situation, novel nanoencapsulation systems are developed, including Fresh Aroma™ - a fragrance delivery system, Vitawear™ - a fabric skincare system, and Anti-Mos™ - a high efficacy skin-kind anti-mosquito system. They have high encapsulation efficiency, and are kind to skin due to the use of natural biocompatible materials. The release of the ingredients can also be controlled to facilitate a long lasting effect.

Skincare test on vitamins release from clothing to skin

Skincare Mechanism of Vitawear™

Special Features and Advantages

Fresh Aroma™

The type of aroma can be tailor-made
High durability towards laundering, fresh aroma remains even after 20 home launderings Vitawear™
Releasing Vitamin C and E with the controllable rate
Daily skin care Anti-Mos™
Highly efficient for mosquito repellency and anti-bacteria
Kind to skin due to the use of natural biocompatible material

Applications

Can be applied through pad-dry system or spray to outside of cloth

Patents

Patent Application No:

CN101338519 (PRC), US 2009-0010977 A1(US)

Principal Investigator

Prof. John XIN

Institute of Textiles and Clothing

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