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Prof. Lilly Li’s Team Developed New Far Infrared Fibre

14 Feb 2022

Prof. Lilly Li developed new FIR fibres with health benefits.

FIR textiles using synthetic fibres with a triangular cross-section absorb and emit FIR more efficiently, raising the body’s temperature and bringing health benefits.


Prof. Lilly Li, a member of RI-IWEAR, has developed a new way of producing fibres that can absorb and emit far-infrared (FIR) radiation more efficiently than conventional methods. The novel technology can be used to produce high-quality, functional apparel and healthcare products. Unlike the traditional method, Prof. Li’s innovative approach is chemical-free. It is more eco-friendly and cost-effective than the traditional one. It works by modifying the structure of the cross-section of man-made fibres from a conventional circular shape to a triangular one, which is significantly better at both FIR absorption and emission.

 

The innovation has won Prof. Li a Gold Medal and a Special Merit Award (the Best International Invention, National Research Council of Thailand) at the 47th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva 2019 and a Gold Award at the 4th China (Shanghai) International Exhibition of Invention and Innovation 2021. 

 

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