New biomimetic fibres to revolutionize textile sector

MMT Textiles Limited is now taking INOTEK technology to market. MMT have development agreements in place with clothing brands, yarn producers and textile manufacturers including Burlington Worldwide, a global leader in performance synthetics.

Bill DiIanni, Director of Research & Development at Burlington Labs says: “Burlington Worldwide believes that the pursuit of technological innovation drives the development, production and marketing of better textiles for our customers. We believe that MMT’s INOTEK fibre technology will significantly benefit end-user comfort. We are currently in the process of developing a textile range in association with MMT and look forward to announcing further details in the near future.”

Professor Sandy Black at the London College of Fashion is also excited by the development. “In an oversaturated consumer market, innovation is the key to producing new holistic solutions that meet our needs and are of lasting benefit. The dream of multifunctional fabrics that respond to environmental conditions for greater comfort and wellbeing is brought a stage nearer by the development of INOTEK.”

Stuart Ailion, Managing Director of MMT Textiles Ltd expects this initial interest to grow and diversify into new sectors. “The basic polymers we use to create INOTEK fibres are readily available commercially. We have pioneered an engineering process that combines the polymers in such a way that the fibres adapt to micro-environmental conditions. This technology will have a significant impact on the comfort levels wearers can expect from INOTEK textiles. It is totally unique, adaptive and inspired by nature. 

"Our business model is based on licensing the technology and ensuring access to the bulk supply of fibres to companies who can produce textiles for a diverse range of applications that will benefit from the advanced management of their response to humidity. There are so many products which could benefit from INOTEK. MMT can ensure the supply of spun fibres and processed yarns through our approved manufacturers to almost any requirement.”

Obvious applications include a variety of clothing products such as sports and outdoor wear. There is also strong potential within non-clothing products including bedding, where more efficient moisture management would be of huge benefit to those suffering from night time  hot flushes and wound dressing, where INOTEK’s unique breathable technology could control moisture levels beneath the dressing, enhancing comfort whilst offering the same level of protection from infection.      

MMT Textiles was incorporated in 2009 and holds the international patent and IP rights for INOTEK fibre based moisture management technology. 

MMT Textiles Limited