Sweatextile: a Nature-Inspired Textile of Unidirectional Water Transport and Dissipation for Moisture Management, Comfort and Protection

TECHNOLOGY SUMMARY

The Sweatextile mimics the perspiration action of human skin – quickly and directionally moving and dissipating excessive sweat outwards in terms of water droplets, to protect you from sweat accumulation and external liquids such as rain and contaminated water, while keeping you dry, comfortable, and performing at best.

AREA/MATURITY/AWARDS

Primary Application Area: Materials & Manufacturing

Technology Development Status: Prototype

Technology Readiness Level: TRL 5

Vetted Programs/Awards: An ITF grant and an RGC grant


Global Innovation Awardee

SHOWCASE SUMMARY

Organization Type: Academic/Gov Lab

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


GOVT/EXTERNAL FUNDING SOURCES

External Funding to Date: Innovation and Technology Fund,
HK Research Grants Council, GRF/ECS