LunaMicro AB, a deep-tech startup developing a soft, flexible fabric pump that actively transports liquid sweat, has been awarded Techtextil's 2024 Innovation Award in the “New Technology” category. This esteemed award recognizes the potential of revolutionary technology and demonstrates LunaMicro's commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation in the textile industry. The award ceremony will be held at the Techtextil trade fair in Frankfurt, Germany, on April 23, 2024, where the patented technology will also be on display.
LunaMicro AB wins Techtextil's 2024 Innovation Award for its fabric injection technology, revolutionizing moisture management in the textile industry. CEO Nate Robinson emphasizes its sustainability and comfort benefits, reducing reliance on harmful chemicals. The jury praised LunaMicro's innovative approach, foreseeing its potential in a variety of industries.
“We are honored and delighted to receive the Techtextil Innovation Award in recognition of our efforts in the textile industry. This recognition emphasizes the uniqueness and potential of introducing innovative technology into textile products. Our technology delivers groundbreaking active moisture management, enhancing user safety and comfort, while promoting sustainability by reducing reliance on 'perpetual chemicals'. forever' harmful,” he said Nate Robinson, CEO and founder of LunaMicro.
The jury's motivations indicate that providing comfort remains the main objective of clothing and that sometimes the presence of moisture can seriously reduce this comfort. LunaMicro's innovative approach to moisture management is considered a key driver behind the award.
“We think it will take the smart textile industry one step further and has a lot of potential in different fields,” said Dr. Jan Laperre, general director of Centexbel and member of the Techtextil Innovation Award jury.
Compared with passive membranes commonly used in waterproof clothing, LunaMicro's patented fabric injection technology removes moisture even when the outside environment is humid and allows more than 80% of the clothing to be waterproof made from recyclable materials such as natural rubber or polyester. Additionally, it reduces the requirement for environmentally harmful “forever chemicals” such as halogenated polymers or PFAS. These innovations can significantly improve the performance and sustainability of waterproof clothing and equipment.
LunaMicro would like to acknowledge the contribution of its development and manufacturing partners, namely Concordia Textiles NV, Science Park Borås and TST Sweden, as well as financial and business partners from the Swedish innovation system including LiU Invest, LEAD BusinessIncubator, Borås University Holding, Borås INK, Vinnova and Almi.
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