High Performance Sportswear and Devices for Hong Kong's Athletes
Overview
A series of high performance sportswear and compression devices for elbow, ankle, knee, and limbs for athletes from the Hong Kong Sports Institute.
Technical name of innovation
High Performance Sportswear and Devices for Hong Kong's Athletes
Research completion
2021
Commercialisation opportunities
Technology licensing
Problem addressed
The project develops a systematic high-performance sportswear including compression device, compression pants, and on-field wear. It focuses on the sports of tenpin bowling, rugby sevens, rowing, and track field. They would have other special requirements in terms of biomechanical needs, biomedical needs, and physiological comfort.
Innovation
- Compression devices specifically designed for elbow, ankle, and knee support according to the compression rate
- Compression pants and shorts for easier stretching
- Identification of appropriate material for thermal, biomechanical, and physiological needs
Key impact
- Developing high-performance sportswear and devices tenpin bowling, rugby sevens, rowing, and track field athletes from the Hong Kong Sports Institute
Application
- Sportswear for professional athletes’ training and competition
The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA)
Established in 2006, The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) is funded by the Innovation and Technology Commission of the HKSAR government, and hosted by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
HKRITA has achieved research deliverables over the years around our research clusters targeting in sustainability, industry advancement and social benefits through our centre-owned research teams and laboratories as well as collaborations with industry partners and institutions.
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