| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2022 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Materials in Sport
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| Presentation Title |
Adding a New Dimension to Activewear Fabrics: One-Way Transport Leveraging Biomimicry Science instead of Chemical Treatments for Perspiration Transport |
| Author(s) |
Chad Lawrence, Jordan Lightstone, Jason Hu |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Jordan Lightstone |
| Abstract Scope |
TurboDryŽ is an innovative fabric technology that utilizes biomimicry to keep active users dryer and more comfortable than regular wicking materials. A patented knitting process and yarn material selection optimize contact angles that transports moisture away from the wearer’s body. Capillaries knit into the fabric move the moisture to the fabric exterior where it spreads and rapidly evaporates. TurboDry technology is designed to mimic the capillary action that plants use to move water from their roots to their leaves. It does not rely on chemical coatings, reducing its impact on the environment. Additionally, it can be made in mono-component constructions, allowing for easy recycling at the end of the garment's life. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |