Technology Licenses Signed with Hong Kong Enterprises

The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) signed technology licensing agreements with two local enterprises in October 2024. HKRITA and Angie International Limited signed one on the “Development of Functional Chitosan Fibre Blended Knitted Fabrics”. This project focuses on the characterisation, blending, and development of chitosan fibre yarns and fabrics, which exhibit good antibacterial properties, pilling resistance and dimensional stability. These innovations make the fabrics ideal for wound healing and protection against bacteria while retaining their biodegradable and biocompatible nature. Angie International Limited, a uniform manufacturer, can benefit from this technology by producing products with enhanced functions and higher value.

Additionally, HKRITA signed another technology licensing agreement with KTC Limited, a manufacturer of technical outdoor apparel on the project “Decentralised Intelligent Platform for Made-to-Measure Mass Customisation”. The project makes use of advanced digital technologies (including remote body measurement technology, intelligent automatic grading and blockchain technology) to develop a direct-to-consumer (D2C) service platform. This platform provides a number of online services for designers, tailors, material suppliers, consumers and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the garment industry. It allows them to receive and place orders for customised apparel from anywhere in the world, at any time. This helps the fashion industry, especially SMEs, to cope with rapid changes in the industry.

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