Scientific research is often seen as some unfathomable issues inside the ivory tower that has nothing to do with the general public. In fact, our daily life is usually improved by the fruit of the research. For example, some athletes of the 2008 Hong Kong Olympic team put on sportswear from the project “High-performance Sportswear and Devices” conducted by The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel. The research, kicked off in June 2008, is led by Prof. Li Yi and his research team from the Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University......

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	Extension Services to Foster the Development of Textile and Clothing Industry One of HKRITA's key aims is to foster the technology development of textile and clothing industry in Hong Kong and the mainland. To achieve that aim, HKRITA provides comprehensive research and development supports to the local industry and helps them solve specific technical issues .....
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Development of an Innovative Finishing System for Wet Processing of Garments and Accessories
	Finishing is an important process in knitwear production. Functional finishing can even add extra value to garments, improving dimensional stability, hand-feel and garments appearance. Among all, wet finishing is the most common application in the industry and rotary drum type machine is the most popularly used for wet finishing of knitwear. ......
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Four new platform research projects have just been approved with around HK$13.45 million funding support. These projects are: Advanced Textiles and Clothing Production Technology 1. Novel Finishing Treatment for Knitwear Using Low Temperature Rapid Evaporation Innovative Design & Evaluation Technologies 2. High-Performance Sportswear and Devices Energy-saving and Environmental-friendly Production System and Material: Innovative Textiles and Clothing Production System to Save Energy/Fuel Consumption 3. Development of an Innovative Manufacturing Solution for Energy-saving and Environmental-friendly Production of Brassiere Cup Energy-saving and Environmental-friendly Production System and Material: Quick Testing Technology for Toxic and Harmful Textiles and Clothing Products 4. Novel Quick Testing Sensors of Formaldehyde in Textile Fabrics and Clothing Products Projects 3 and 4 fall under the Guangdong-Hong Kong Technology Cooperation Funding Scheme 2007, which aims to support applied R&D projects that will facilitate economic development in the Greater Pearl River Delta(PRD)region. Under this scheme, the governments of HKSAR and Guangdong invite R&D project proposals in technology areas of common interest and provide funding support to approved projects. For details of the Scheme in 2008, please click here.

New Product Design and Development by Advanced Information Technologies 29 Aug 2008 The advancement of information technologies has fostered the development of different areas in our daily life, including textiles and apparel industry. It helps improve its production efficiency, better achieve the various functional needs of apparel design....... more> Higher Production Effectiveness by Advanced Garment Manufacturing Technologies 1 Aug 2008 Briefing workshop: Innovation & Technology Development on Textiles & Apparel 31 July 2008 Principles of Colour Measurement, Communication and New Innovations 31 July 2008 Seminar on Green Production Technology 29 July 2008 more>

Delegation of Humen Textiles Industry 16 July 2008 Shaanxi Research Institute of Textiles 16 July 2008

08-10 Oct 2008	Interstoff Asia Essential – Autumn 2008	Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
12-17 Oct 2008	China Hi-Tech Fair 2008	Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Centre
16-19 Oct 2008	The 6th International Exhibition (Su Zhou) Inventions New Techniques & Products	Suzhou International Expo Center
4 Nov 2008	Technology Seminar for Sweater Manufacturing	Dalang, Dongguan
7-8 Nov 2008	Comprehensive Embroidery Knowledge & Technology Applied in Lingerie & Apparel Industry	HKPC Building, 78 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon
26 Sep -16 Nov 2008	Innovation Festival 08	N/A
18-21 Nov 2008	The 86th Textile Institute World Conference - Fashion and Textiles: Heading Towards New Horizons	The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
28-29 Nov 2008	International Conference on Sustainability in the Textile Fashion Industry Chain: Crop to Shop	Siri Fort Auditorium III, Hauz Khas New Delhi, India

From left: Cathy, SC and Betty   Warm Welcome to New Staff Ms Betty So, Ms Cathy Tsang and Ms S C Ku joined HKRITA this summer. “HKRITA is a professional R & D institute, a growing organisation. It enables me to concentrate on the textiles and clothing industry’s R & D development, fostering the industry to move up to the value chain,” Betty says. “I am glad to work in HKRITA. As a PolyU graduate and have worked here before, I feel so warm and familiar working here again,” Cathy says. “My first time working in a R&D institute, I treasure this challenging experience.” S C says.

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