Taiwan has advanced functional textile technique, and almost 70% of functional textile in the world was manufactured by Taiwan. Research and develop team led by Syang-Peng Rwei, Professor from the Department of Molecular Science and Engineering at Taipei Tech, has developed a technique that applies fractal coating technology to clothing product and make it possible for unidirectional moisture management functionworks. This technique is even better than GORE-TEX because it is not only cost lower but also suitable for making underwear such as women sports bra. The expected market value of itis worth over billion dollars.

Professor Rwei noted that although GORE-TEX can prevent jacket from water with spray layer using lotus effect, but GORE-TEX can only be used in coat and outer clothes because people feel uncomfortable when it touches skin. Unlike GORE-TEX, this technique developed only by Taipei Tech allows textile to absorb sweat immediately without discomfort and prevent it percolate back to skin by inbuilt spray layer. The advantages mentioned above make it a great choice for underclothes material.

Taipei Tech research team noted that only Taiwan has this technique in the world, many famous companies such as “Victoria’s Secret”, “lululemon”, and “Under Armour” has already used this technique in their products.

The Ministry of Science and Technology noted that the textile industry was once a declining industry in Taiwan, but with creative research and development, we have successfully turned over a new leaf and put Taiwan’s textile industry back on the world stage.