Revolutionary Shape Memory Fabric: The Future of Wrinkle-Free Clothing

The video discusses the development of a cellulose-based shape memory fabric by researchers at Hong Kong's Polytechnic University. This innovative fabric, created by coating cellulose fibers with a shape memory polymer, can retain its shape after exposure to heat. An experiment demonstrated its effectiveness in maintaining creases compared to untreated fabric. The fabric has obtained global patents, and researchers aim to integrate this technology into everyday garments, with potential applications in cosmetics and toys. The goal is to market shape memory clothing within one to two years.

What problem do clothes typically face after being worn for a while?

• They lose their shape.

• They become waterproof.

• They become more colorful.

• They shrink in size.

What is the key component applied to cellulose fiber to create shape memory fabric?

• Shape memory polymer

• Elastic fiber

• Waterproof coating

• Color-changing dye

How is the shape recovery of the fabric triggered?

• By washing with detergent

• By stretching the fabric

• By exposure to heat

• By exposure to cold

What is one of the potential uses of shape memory fabric mentioned in the video?

• Building materials

• Automobile interiors

• Cosmetics

• Electronic devices

When do researchers hope to market shape memory clothing?

• Within one or two years

• In five years

• Next month

• In a decade