Oct '11
This ground-breaking research was done by Professor John Xin, Acting Head of PolyU's Institute of Textile and Clothing; his PhD student Miss Kong Yee-yee; and Dr Liu Yuyang of the Stevens Institute of Technology in the US. The researchers have made the fabric hydrophilic on one side by coating it with nano titania, which gives the material photo-induced hydrophilicity. This means that its hydrophilicity can be controlled by light. The fabric becomes hydrophobic after being stored in the dark.
The fabric could be used to wick sweat away from the human skin. In the light, water can be transported in a controllable manner from the hydrophobic side (next to the skin) to the hydrophilic side and then spread out rapidly along the channels on the hydrophilic side.
This differs from other materials that do a similar thing. Current materials work by creating a surface energy gradient across the fabric by a pressure difference. Professor John Xin's work introduces nano and smart elements into the system, taking advantage of titania's properties.
A pioneering researcher, Professor John Xin and is renowned for his nano-technology breakthrough for to develop a special fabric which can be made into self-cleaning clothes. This breakthrough by Professor Xin and Dr Walid Daoud in 2004 was also reported by Nature.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Must ReadView All
Textiles | On 19th Apr 2018
Intra-state e-way bills in 6 more states from April 20
E-way bill for intra-state movement of goods would be implemented in...
Textiles | On 19th Apr 2018
ITMA 2019 expanding space due to overwhelming response
Due to overwhelming response, the exhibition space has been increased ...
Apparel/Garments | On 19th Apr 2018
Indian inter-ministerial group to study e-commerce issues
The Indian Government has set up an inter-ministerial group to study...
Interviews View All
Asim Dalal
Indo Count Retail Ventures
Today, there is no other emerging market as India, "we make in India and...
Amrit Sethia
SOIE
‘The intimatewear category in India is slowly becoming trend-sensitive.’
Awen Delaval
Samatoa
'Natural fibres are appreciated for traditional authenticity'
Kusumgar Corporates is a leading manufacturer of technical textiles and...
<div><b>Liz Manning</b>, Business Development Manager at Catexel, has...
Oswal Prints Private Limited has been manufacturing and exporting ethnic...
Larry L Kinn
Suominen Corporation
Larry L Kinn, Senior Vice President - Operations Americas of Suominen...
Marten Alkhagen
Swerea IVF AB
Marten Alkhagen, Senior Scientist - Nonwoven and Technical Textiles of...
Eamonn Tighe
Nature Works LLC
Eamonn Tighe, Fibres and Nonwovens - Business Development Manager of...
Mike Hoffman
Gildan Activewear SRL
Gildan Activewear, a manufacturer and marketer of branded clothing and...
Jay Ramrakhiani
Occasions Elegance Wear
It is believed that by early 19th century, Varanasi weavers had moved away ...
Ritu Kumar
Label Ritu Kumar
‘Classics will return’ "There are a lot of people wearing western clothes ...
Leave your Comments
Recommended
Want to know what happened in the textile world this week? Watch now!
news category
Related Categories:
Do you think the sustainability space has the needed tools and resources available for a business to lead change?
Yes No SkipActive Poll
Do you see sustainability as a route to business growth?
YesTotal Votes: 103
Do you think adopting a sustainable approach will be a profitable move for your business?
Yes No SkipActive Poll
Do you think the sustainability space has the needed tools and resources available for a business to lead change?
YesTotal Votes: 103
Do you want the world to know about your sustainability journey and your business’ environmental footprint?
Yes No SkipActive Poll
Do you think adopting a sustainable approach will be a profitable move for your business?
YesTotal Votes: 103
Thanks for your valuable feedback. Claim your free latest sustainability e-book.
Active Poll
Do you want the world to know about your sustainability journey and your business’ environmental footprint?
YesTotal Votes: 103
E-News Insight
Latest News Update in Your Mail Box.
