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A temperature-regulating fiber and a method of making the same

Summary

A temperature-regulating fiber may include a spun phase change polymeric material that may include a plurality of phase change polymer blocks. The fiber may have a fixity ratio of at least 80% and a recovery ratio of at least 74%.

Supplementary Information

Patent Number: US7976944B2
Application Number: US2009650990A
Inventor: Hu, Jinlian | Meng, Qinghao
Priority Date: 2 Jan 2009
Priority Number: US7976944B2
Application Date: 31 Dec 2009
Publication Date: 12 Jul 2011
IPC Current: D02G000300
US Class: 428364 | 525403 | 528065 | 528066 | 528076
Assignee Applicant: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Title: Temperature-regulating fiber and a method of making the same
Usefulness: Temperature-regulating fiber and a method of making the same
Summary: The fiber is useful in a monofilament fiber, multifilament fiber, staple fiber, fabric and yarn, which is blended yarn, core yarn, winding yarn, textured yarn, fancy yarn or sewing thread (all claimed). The fiber is useful in temperature-regulating textiles, apparel, footwear, medical products, containers and packaging, solar energy storing, buildings, agricultural green houses, heat management of electronics and appliances, sensors, and actuators.
Novelty: Temperature-regulating fiber, useful in e.g. apparel, footwear, medical products and containers, comprises spun phase change polymeric material comprising phase change polymer blocks and having specific fixity and recovery ratios

Industry

Textile/fashion

Sub Group

Fabric Engineering

Others

HU Jinlian
MENG Qinghao

Country/Region

USA

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