Characteristics of Shape Memory Fiber
1.Memory
The shape memory titanium nickel alloy fiber is first processed into a tower-type spiral spring shape and further processed into plane shape, then is finally fixed in the garment fabric. When the garment’s surface is exposed to high temperature, the shape memory fiber deformation is triggered, so the fiber rapidly changes from plane shape to tower-type. There form a very large hole inside the two layers of fabric, which keeps the heat away from the skin, so as to prevent scald.
2.Response
It is to trigger the material to response by external stimulus, as heat, chemical, machinery, light, magnetism and electricity, etc. to change the dynamic or static technical data, as shape, location, response, hardness, frequency, anti-knock and friction.
3.Anti-knock
When you drive a car, the cushion in the driver’s seat will be automatically adjusted into a curved shape so as to fit your body according to your sitting position, which will make you drive comfortably and reduce your fatigue.
4.Adaption
There is an Italian textile company has developed a smart shirt which is use shape memory titanium nickel alloy fiber to interweave with synthetic fiber nylon. When the temperature of your surroundings rises, the sleeves of the smart shirt will roll up automatically. Also smart shirt is anti-wrinkling. Although it is rolled into a mass by kneading, it will recover after being blow by a hair drier. Even the human body temperature can iron it.
Application of Shape Memory Fiber
Shape memory fiber can not only applied in processing smart clothing, but also can be applied in medical field. For example, if the shape memory fiber temperature is set near the body temperature, the yarn made from this fiber can be used as surgical sutures or medical implants.
As a new high-tech intelligent material, shape memory fiber has great application potential in the field of clothing, architecture, medicine and military, etc.
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Post time: Apr-08-2023