RI-IWEAR’s Works are Recorded in the HKRITA Centre Report

RI-IWEAR members' work Green Textile Research and Far-Infrared Functional Textiles are introduced at the latest centre report of The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel Limited (HKRITA) that is funded by the Innovation and Technology Commission of the HKSAR Government and hosted by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

This kind of Green Textile developed by RI-IWEAR Director Prof. Xiaoming TAO and Dr. Polly LEUNG is a blend of PLA and PHBV, have proven to be an eco-friendly yet equally durable alternative to synthetic fibres. The anti-bacterial properties of the PLA/PHBV fabric have been confirmed that has up to 99% against Cocci, Escherichia coli, Candida Pasteurella, and that PHBV oligomers can destroy the bacterial cell wall layer by layer. This bio-based textile is not only odour-resistant, but also repels superbugs like the more dangerous and notoriously drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, preventing tough-to treat cross-infections.

Prof. Li LI and Prof. Feng YAN cooperate to develop the new Far-Infrared functional textiles. This textile is combined physical methods with an optical simulation system and provide better thermal protection than traditional far-infrared ones that are made of chemicals such as metallic oxide, nonmetallic oxide and metal, while also promoting blood circulation and metabolism.

The full version of the report can be downloaded from HKRITA.