iFiber 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.