Dr Shou Dahua garner global recognition at the 49th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva

Dr Shou Dahua proudly won Gold Medal at the 49th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva (Geneva Inventions Expo), a widely recognised annual event devoted exclusively to invention. This year, 1,035 entries from 38 countries and regions were attracted. Their award-winning innovations underscore the commitment of the PolyU and SFT community, encompassing scholars, students and alumni, to embracing research breakthroughs.

iActive sportswear features artificial sweat glands and a root- like liquid transport system, to dissipate sweat faster, and with more control. Unlike traditional sportswear – which, with perspiration, becomes heavy and clingy and does not breathe effectively – iActive excels at active sweat management, ensuring dry, comfortable, high- performance activewear. iActive creates a breathable and dry skin microclimate by dissipating sweat at a rate that is three times faster than the maximum human sweating rate. It also reduces discomfort from post-exercise chills. A smartphone app further aids personalised sweat management by wirelessly adjusting the sweat level of iActive to ensure a dry, relaxing workout experience. It is 60% lighter and 50% less clingy when soaked, providing the wearer with all-round comfort. iActive is highly sought after by athletes, sports enthusiasts, construction workers, hyperhidrosis patients and high- performance professionals, signifying an innovative and sustainable future in sportswear technology.