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ISPO Textrends award for Thinsulate Xerogel

Ease of application at mills. Being more than 99% air, xerogel is a highly porous structure that can actually inhibit air circulation, making it an excellent thermal insulator. In order to apply this innovative material to apparel, 3M’s in-house researchers and engineers have developed a new formulation and composite that takes it a step further. “Traditionally, when mills tried applying xerogel to textiles, they would run into some issues, including dusting and breakage,” said M...