2025 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

Children's Smart Thermal Wicking T-Shirt

Entrant Company

Li Ning (China) Sports Goods Co., Ltd.

Category

Product Design - Baby, Kids & Children Products

Client's Name

Country / Region

China

In cold seasons, children often face the challenge of being warm inside from high activity levels yet cold outside due to low temperatures, with traditional warm clothing struggling to balance sweat-wicking and insulation. The children's winter thermal wicking T-Shirt, crafted through intelligent weaving and innovative fabric structure, achieves a dynamic balance of warmth and breathability. It offers a smart, breathable warmth experience, effectively retaining heat while wicking away sweat. This design not only enhances comfort but also significantly reduces health risks caused by dampness and cold.
Research indicates that children exhibit distinct differences from adults in sweat distribution, volume, and patterns, with particularly concentrated sweating in the head and back, increasing discomfort from localized dampness and cold. Addressing these traits, this product uses patented data to precisely tailor weave structures across different zones, optimizing fabric distribution to reduce skin stickiness. The differentiated textile design enhances moisture-wicking efficiency and dryness, while dynamic temperature regulation keeps children warm and comfortable post-activity, reducing the need for frequent clothing changes.
This product combines far-infrared heat-absorbing yarn with a smart wicking weave to create a stable layer of still air, ensuring effective heat retention while maintaining excellent breathability. The chest and abdomen feature a thickened weave to enhance warmth in core areas, while the sweat-prone back incorporates a textured pattern with air circulation channels, rapidly wicking away moisture to prevent dampness and keep the wearer dry and comfortable.
The children’s winter thermal wicking T-Shirt utilizes far-infrared heating yarn, a material applied to children’s clothing for the first time, achieving an optimal balance of warmth and breathability. Its integrated smart wicking structure adjusts pore density and distribution based on sweat levels across different body zones, enhancing the fabric’s responsiveness and overall functional stability.
This product employs smart temperature regulation to effectively mitigate health risks such as colds and overheating caused by sweat retention. Its high-elasticity, lightweight design maximizes freedom of movement, encouraging children to develop healthy exercise habits and supporting physical growth.

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