The iHeatex project – Multifunctional Terry Fabrics with Intelligent Hybridization aimed to develop new multifunctional terry structures with active moisture management and heating properties. The developed structures, after processing, resulted in thermal comfort bath articles such as robes and slippers, as well as moisture-management and quick-drying products like bath mats and towels. Additionally, a heated tablecloth with localized warming was created, designed to slow the cooling of dishes.
Promoters:
Challenges Addressed:
The developments under this project enabled the following advancements:
- The creation of three-dimensional terry structures with moisture management and quick-drying properties.
- Integration of embedded electronic and heating systems without compromising the comfort inherent to terry structures.
Practical Benefits for Society:
The completion of the iHeatex project brought several benefits, including:
- Creation of innovative products for the sector and the general market, increasing the competitiveness of the leading company.
- Enhanced innovation capacity for the company by incorporating intelligence into textile products.
