打從2020年2月開始新冠肺炎肆虐，每日確診數字上升，世界各地均一罩難求。我們團隊火速整合幾款多用途布口罩套樣品 (主要目的是延長外科手術口罩的壽命)，除了使用合乎國際標準來評估分析物料之外、選料方面的功能性也是考慮之一，完成這個項目後，希望能為學生們提供一些教學上選擇物料方面的指引。

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Silver Medal, Clothing-Textiles-Machines and Accessories Category, 46th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva

The project aims to develop a smart knitted knee sleeve using conductive yarn to achieve heat therapy function with fashionable appearances. The design is also extended to 3D product ergonomics design, compression knitting structures for muscle support, power supply interlace and temperature control.

Principal Investigator: Ms. Elita Lam (HKDI), Project Advisor: Dr. Jim Luk (THEi), Research Associate: Ms. Jovia Lai (HKDI), Project Designer: Ms. Tina Ho (HKDI/FID Alumni), Industry collaborative partner: Fung Fat Knitting Manufacturing Ltd.

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Gold Medal, Clothing-Textiles-Machines and Accessories Category, 46th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva

The project aims to transfer state-of-the art foot biomechanics engineering technologies to the rapid growing field of fashion footwear for optimal fit and comfort, obtain precise 3D foot anthropometry data and plantar pressure evaluation, and transform magnetorheological fluid into the insole design, thus offering flexible cushioning and stability support in response to applied mechanical stress, enhance the design and overall comfort of high-heeled shoes to the wearers. The project was supported by ITC’s Innovation & Technology Fund, accomplished in late 2015, and the team is now working on product refinement and patent application.

Principal Investigator: Ms. Elita Lam (HKDI), Co-investigator: Dr. Yick Kit-lun (PolyU) and Dr. Sun Pui-Ng (PolyU HKCC), Project Advisor: Dr. Jim Luk (THEi), Research Associate: Ms. Jovia Lai (HKDI)