Wuhan Textile University, a pair of "sister flowers" invented multi-functional full-length stockings

Four years in college, living in the same bedroom. Eating together, taking classes together, and participating in the competition, two senior girls Lin Jiasui and Zhao Fengjian from the School of Materials Science and Engineering of Wuhan Textile University are already a pair of "sister flowers". Not long ago, they jointly invented the multi-functional foot-socks, got the utility model patent, and won the praise of the teachers and students.

Multi-functional foot-socks is a very unique product. The foot film is mainly applied to the heel part. It is waterproof and breathable layer and adhesive. It is safe and environmentally friendly . It has a special cloth layer and strong moisturizing ability. The surface structure uses uneven cotton cloth. Soft, comfortable and non-slip. It can be used together with ordinary socks with silicone ring. When wearing socks, it can be put into one piece. It can solve the short-acting effect of other similar foot-film products on the market, poor air permeability, inconvenient use, easy sliding, etc. A series of problems, in comparison, are more routine, more convenient, more environmentally friendly, and more practical.

From the second semester of their sophomore ideas to market research, modelling, patenting, and final patent approval, it took nearly a year and a half. During the period, they took the preliminary model and participated in the “4th Esquel Cup National Undergraduate Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition” and won the second prize at the school level.

When talking about the source of inspiration for the idea, Lin Jiasui said, “Non-manufacturing” is our most important professional course. Our professional teacher Professor Zhang Ruquan pays great attention to the practical application of the product, often telling us some in class. The latest and most cutting-edge new products. As a girl who likes to look at the shopping circle, for a while, I found that a foot cover and exfoliating foot film products are very hot. I think many people will have cracks in the heel in winter. Very curious, often with the good relationship with the bedroom, Zhao Fengjian exchange ideas."

After repeated discussions, Lin Jiasui and Zhao Fengjian told Professor Zhang Ruquan that they had received recognition and encouragement from Professor Zhang. The two began to do market research, read the literature, and understand the existing patents; on Taobao and other shopping platforms to collect similar product information, to see the user experience, to summarize the existing problems in the market, to come up with solutions; improve their own Ideas and designs, think about the problems that may exist in the products you design, and then find a solution.

Recalling the problems encountered at the time, Zhao Fengjian said: "In the beginning, we were limited to making a complete sock shape with non-made cloth, but found that it could not fit perfectly with the foot. Later we decided to use ordinary socks, focusing on the heel. Part. But found that the essence is easy to overflow to wet the socks, slippery and not breathable. So we thought about how to adjust the essence, thick and other methods, still not feasible. We found Zhang teacher to help, just he graduated We used silica gel in our design work and suggested that we try it. Later, with the help of graduate student Zhang Boya, we solved this problem."

"Actually, we can get this patent, thanks to the guidance of Professor Zhang Ruquan." Lin Jiasui and Zhao Fengjian both said, "We have to go to teacher Zhang every time we take a step. Teacher Zhang is very busy, so I will always take it out." During the lunch break, we will guide us. In the process, we go to the office once a week to find him once or twice. He is very patient to help us. During the competition, we gave him the PPT we did on the qq, no matter how busy. How many nights he will seriously modify, comment, and guide, we are very touched."