ComDry™ Unidirectional Water-Transport Fabric

Advanced textile technology for superior moisture management in performance wear.
ComDry™ Unidirectional Water-Transport Fabric

ComDry™ utilizes unidirectional water-transport technology that creates a directional moisture flow from the inner layer (next to skin) to the outer layer of the fabric. The technology uses engineered fiber cross-sections and surface treatments to create a capillary gradient that actively pulls perspiration away from the skin and promotes rapid evaporation on the fabric surface.

This innovation represents a significant advancement over traditional moisture-wicking fabrics, which rely on diffusion and can become saturated under high-intensity conditions. ComDry's unidirectional transport ensures that moisture moves away from the body even when the fabric is wet, maintaining comfort and preventing the clammy feeling associated with saturated performance wear. The technology is commercially available and used by major athletic brands in high-performance sportswear.

The technology addresses a fundamental challenge in athletic apparel: maintaining comfort and performance during intense physical activity. As consumers demand better performance from their activewear and brands compete on technical innovation, advanced moisture management technologies like ComDry represent the evolution of functional textiles that actively manage the body's microclimate rather than passively responding to it.

TRL
9/9Established
Impact
3/5
Investment
3/5
Category
Hardware
New physical materials, fabrication systems, and wearable components.