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ThermalTech pioneers solar powered smart fabric

28 Jan '16

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A Mexican start up in smart materials, ThermalTech has introduced the world's first solar powered smart fabric made of stainless steel yarn designed to keep the body warm.

The patented solar powered smart ThermalTech fabric is lightweight and gathers energy from the sun or artificial light to keep the body warm even after sunset. Providing warmth without the bulk found in traditional outerwear apparel, the ThermalTech fabric allows for a lighter and more fashionable look, even when in the cold outdoors, the company said in a press release.

ThermalTech's technology takes a proactive approach to warmth. Whereas most coats and jackets are designed to recycle body heat and slowly warm a person up, the ThermalTech fabric soaks up energy from indoor and outdoor light to bring warmth to the wearer within minutes. The fabric's technology generates up to 10°C of heat gathered from the sun or artificial light in just two minutes, even when it's cold outside.

“We believe that by introducing this solar-absorbing fabric into the apparel marketplace, the next generation of outerwear will provide the consumer with even more of an optimal temperature and fit," said Carlos Cortes, CEO of ThermalTech. "This will allow everyone from the snowboarder to the fashionista to be warmer in colder climates."

The ultra-thin stainless steel mesh fabric threads are strong yet lightweight and breathable, lending to extended lifetime use while reducing the weight typically found in heat-storing materials added to most outerwear. The fabric is easily embedded in any clothing style, from jackets to pants and is machine washable.

ThermalTech proposed to use this fabric first in jackets, which would be available in three different styles – Street, Explorer and Extreme – for both men and women in a variety of outdoor activities.

While, Street is fashion inspired, offered in dark blue and green; Explorer is designed for casual, everyday use and comes in light blue and red and Extreme is intended for outdoor sports and consumers have the choice of black or grey.

"We are very excited to bring this technology to market," said Fatima Rocha, Co-founder of ThermalTech. "Our goal is to help people stay warm in any environment without having to sacrifice fashion and comfort." (SH)

Fibre2Fashion News Desk - India

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