2020 Senior Design Booklet

Page 32

Jiangsu Hongshun Synthetic Fiber Technology | Permanent Cool Fiber Markets Sydney Beckner, Blake Kearns, and Christine Lee

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 600 deaths in the U.S. every year are caused by heat, even though heat-related illnesses are preventable diseases. As a result, our team was motivated to create a cooling product to aid thermophysiological comfort in varying environments. Our sponsor provided a bicomponent fiber with a permanently cool feeling. The goal of the project was to investigate and explore applications for this fiber in markets such as home textiles and performance apparel. Another goal was to find a suitable U.S market for the fiber to enter into as the company wanted to expand its horizons in order to market globally. 30


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