RCTFF member invents intelligent active-perspiration activewear

Dr SHOU Dahua, Member of the Research Centre of Textiles for Future Fashion (RCTFF), Limin Endowed Young Scholar in Advanced Textiles Technologies and Assistant Professor in the School of Fashion and Textiles, has developed iActive—revolutionary activewear that features artificial sweat glands and a root-like liquid transport system to dissipate sweat quickly and controllably.

iActive creates a breathable and dry skin microclimate by dissipating sweat at a rate that is 3 times faster than the maximum human sweating rate. It also reduces discomfort from post-exercise chills. Users can adjust the sweat level of iActive by means of a smartphone app, thus achieving personalised sweat management and a dry, relaxing workout experience. In addition, iActive is 60% lighter and 50% less clingy when soaked, thus providing the wearer with all-round comfort.

iActive is highly sought after by athletes, sports enthusiasts, construction workers, hyperhidrosis patients and high-performance professionals. The invention was awarded a Gold Medal at the 49^th International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva.