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
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).