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Our CEO, Mr Haider Barma welcomes the Financial Secretary, Mr John Tsang to HKRITA booth |
The Innovation Expo showcasing the latest achievements of Hong Kong in innovation, technology and design successfully ran from 14 - 18 September at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
The Expo was officially opened by the Financial Secretary, Mr John C Tsang . Together with Mr Tsang, the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Frederick Ma, Acting Permanent Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development (Communications and Technology), Mr Alan Siu, Commissioner for Innovation and Technology, Mr Anthony Wong, and Executive Director of The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, Dr Rosanna Wong also officiated at the opening ceremony.
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New R&D projects
Three new platform research projects have just been approved, after meticulous vetting, by our Technology Committee.
Advanced Textiles and Production Technologies |
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Development of an Integrated Solution for Minimizing Pilling Problem of Cashmere Knitwear |
| Innovative Design and Evaluation Technologies |
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Fabric Sensors for Three Dimensional Surface Pressure Mapping |
| Enhanced Industrial Systems and Infrastructure |
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Development of a Problem Solving Model for the Hong Kong textiles and Clothing Industries |
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Guangdong-Hong Kong Technology Cooperation Funding Scheme 2007
R&D Project Applications for Textiles & Apparel
The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) is now inviting proposals for the following technology themes under the Guangdong-Hong Kong Technology Cooperation Funding Scheme (TCFS) 2007:
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Innovative Textile Materials |
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Harmless & Environment-friendly Natural & Man-made Fibres with Multi-functionalities |
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Interactive Intelligent Textile Material |
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Energy-saving and Environmental-friendly Production System and Material |
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Innovative Textiles and Clothing Production System to Save Energy/Fuel Consumption |
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Environmental-friendly Textile Dyestuff and Chemical |
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Quick Testing Technology for Toxic and Harmful Textiles and Clothing Products |
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The deadline for application is on 22 October 2007, 5:00 PM (Hong Kong Time), please visit our website http://www.hkrita.com/eng/project_App.html#TCFS for more details. |
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Plasma treatment technology for textiles industry
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Since the introduction of plasma technology in the 1960s, the industrial applications of low-pressure and low-temperature plasma were mainly in microelectronic etching. In the 1980s, plasma technology also applied to other material surface treatment, especially in metals and chemical polymers. Due to high restriction in the control of chemical finishing on textile materials, the new and innovative textile treatments are demanded. In this regard, plasma technology shows distinct merits due to its environmental friendly and better treatment results. Presently, research institutions are applying plasma technology in textile processing......
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Work Integrated Education” Programme
In pursuit of becoming a centre of excellence in research, development and technology transfer in fashion and textile technologies, HKRITA understands the importance for the industry to cultivate potential talent for its development in the future. We have, therefore, joined the “Work Integrated Education” Programme of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) since July 2006 to provide internship training for students.
Last year, two students from the Institute of Textile Clothing and Department of Computing completed the programme at HKRITA and two others have joined the HKRITA family this semester. We hope that the work-based learning experience can help students develop some basic skills that will enhanced their knowledge in the fashion and textiles technologies and benefit the development of their profession in the future.
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Monique, a student intern who successfully completed the programme this year in HKRITA has the following comments, “Work-Integrated Education Programme is a compulsory training course for every PolyU student. To complete this programme, I joined HKRITA as an intern in February 2007. I got the opportunity to participate in various research and development (R&D) and marketing activities, such as the Technology Symposium for Textile and Apparel and the Hong Kong Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2008. |
The experience advanced my knowledge in textiles technology and improved my communication and problem-solving skills. To me, it is a valuable experience to work in HKRITA. With the skills acquired, I become more confident and competent now.”
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New Staff Appointment
Two new members joined HKRITA in August and September 2007 respectively. They are Ms Carman Lai, Project Officer, and Ms Cherry Lee, Project Secretary. Welcome!
Carman, “I'm glad to take up this challenging work because I will have the opportunity to work with experts in the field of textiles and clothing around the world.”
Cherry, “I’m happy to join HKRITA! The job provides me the opportunity to get an in-depth understanding about the textiles and clothing industry. Being the team secretary, I’ll try my best to enhance a smooth operation and help to build a good team spirit in R&D team” |
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ITMA -International Exhibition of Textile Machinery 2007 |
13-20 Sep 2007
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The 15th International Exhibition of Textile Machinery (ITMA) was held in the New Munich Trade Fair Centre at Germany from 13 to 20 September. It attracted 118,000 trade visitors from 149 countries, 45 percent of the visitors came along to the event for the first time. It was the first time the exhibition had visitors from so many different countries.
This year, HKRITA with the Institute of Textiles and Clothing (ITC), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, jointly exhibited in the ‘Research & Education Area’ in ITMA......
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Enquiry
The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel |
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R906-07, Shirley Chan Building
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Kowloon, Hong Kong |
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(852) 2627 0180 |
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(852) 2364 2727 |
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info@hkrita.com |
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| Dr. KC Ho, Pandora Chan, Lydia Fung, Bonny Li |
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