When academic innovation meets fabric innovation

 

In the brilliant starry sky of design

Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Design (PolyU Design)

Like a dazzling star

With its outstanding position and extraordinary achievements

Leading the trend and direction of the global design field

Just recently, the college “Evanesce Series” project
Won many international awards

So what does this have to do with our Unitex?
Next, let the editor answer your questions!

 

How awesome is the Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Design?

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Design, founded in 1964, is the core hub of design education and research in Hong Kong. With its profound academic background and outstanding innovation capabilities, it occupies a pivotal position in the global design field. Over the years, it has always been at the forefront of the industry, cultivating countless outstanding talents for the global design community.

 

Three major advantages

 

The college has outstanding academic strength: it ranks 16th globally in the 2022 QS World University Rankings by Subject (Art and Design List);

Impressive employment results: The employment rates of the School of Design and the School of Fashion and Textiles reached 82% and 89% respectively, and the quality of talent training was highly recognized by the industry;

Outstanding alumni: Winky Lai from the Department of Design is currently a senior design researcher at Dyson's UK headquarters; Vivienne Tam from the Department of Design is now a world-renowned Chinese fashion designer and was selected by Forbes as one of the "Top 25 Chinese Americans"; Meiyi Cheung from the Department of Design is currently a member of the Hong Kong Fashion Designers Association, designed a casual series for Converse's Asia-Pacific market, and was nominated for the "Hong Kong's Top Ten Outstanding Fashion Designers 2010".

What is the “Evanesce Series” project?

 

Older women often suffer from sagging breasts

And the trouble of physical therapy diseases

In order to solve these problems

The research and development team of Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Design (PolyU Design) launched
“Flexi-Hammock style cup design” project

To enhance the support of the bra

Meet the diverse needs of older women

Innovative design ensures that the cup is suitable for women of all ages

Can provide the best support and fit

Allowing older women to gain a comfortable wearing experience at the same time

Regain a tall figure

Show a calm demeanor and achieve dual physical and mental care

What awards has the “Evanesce Series” won?

“Evanesce Series” project relies on
Unique creativity and novel design

Achieved remarkable achievements

The project not only received the Hong Kong Science and Technology Park
(HKSTP) external funding

For further continuous development

It has also won many awards on the international design stage

In the Design for Asia Awards 2024
Won the Bronze Award for Fashion and Accessories Design

In the HKDA Global Design Awards 2025
Won the Global Top Ten Award for Sportswear and the Fashion Category Winner Award

Also shortlisted for HKSTP Micro Fund 2025
Incubation Program (3 years) and Conception Program (1 year)

And won the PolyU KTEO Seed Fund and Performance Excellence Award

 

 

 

 

 

 

What role does Unitex play in this?

“Evanesce Series” as a
Project on clothing design

A large number of experiments are required at the beginning of the design
What kind of fabric is suitable for this project
Unitex as an innovative fabric company
Pay special attention to fabric innovation and development
Continuously research and develop in terms of fabric appearance and functions

To meet the functional requirements of different parts of the product for the project
During the PolyU “Evanesce Series” project research

Our General Manager Andrew Ko represented Unitex

Actively participate in it

Listen to the PolyU Design R&D team
The demands for fabrics in product design

Guide the company's R&D team to continuously adjust yarns and processes

To meet the product's elasticity and feel
And a variety of functional needs

 

 

 

Use fabrics with different properties in different parts of the product

To exert their respective functions and effects

For bras for older women

Support and comfort are especially important
Unitex's two fabrics

A lightweight, breathable jacquard texture with moisture management
A skin-friendly and comfortable fabric with excellent elasticity and support
Perfectly fits the functional design required for this series

On the final award-winning design
These two fabrics were also fortunate enough to be used in it
As an innovative textile company
This is undoubtedly the greatest affirmation for our Unitex!

Unitex's products are able to participate in
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University's award-winning R&D project

Not only is it the Hong Kong Polytechnic University's R&D team

Recognition of our products

But also an encouragement for us to continuously innovate our products
In the future, we will continue to support this project

In addition, Unitex will continue to
Increase investment in fabric research and development

Continuously improve the quality and performance of fabrics

Take innovation as our wings and help dreams fly high
Unitex is always on the road!