Moisture-absorbing and sweat-releasing multilayer polylactic acid (PLA) fabric and manufacturing technology

TECHNOLOGY SUMMARY

A new type of moisture-absorbing and sweat-releasing multilayer fabric structure with enhanced moisture management and comfort and its manufacturing process using biodegradable polylactic acid (PLA) fibers and double weft knitting technology.

AREA/MATURITY/AWARDS

Primary Application Area: Materials, Chemical

Technology Development Status: Proven Manufacturability

Technology Readiness Level: TRL 4


SHOWCASE SUMMARY

Organization Type: Academic/Gov Lab

Website: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/

Global Innovation Awardee

GOVT/EXTERNAL FUNDING SOURCES

External Funding to Date: This work was supported by the Innovation and Technology Commission of The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China in the form of an ITF project (Ref. No. ITP/061/18TP).