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Superior heat retention without the weight
Radiance™ fabrics are transforming the way product designers view thermal and signature management. Used in the construction of our X-Treme line of parkas, trousers, blankets and sleeping bags — Radiance™ materials greatly improve comfort and thermal performance while reducing product bulk and weight. This will greatly enhance performance and style, while reducing signature exposure and improving overall user appeal.
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How do Radiance™ Materials Work?
Radiation is the body’s largest source of heat loss; yet, most products with any claimed insulating value do very little to directly address radiant heat. Radiant heat loss is overcome by adding more bulk/mass insulation (goose down and/or synthetic batt, for example), which adds significant thickness and weight.
Radiance™ materials are designed to reflect thermal radiation back toward the body — allowing designers to create products that are lighter weight and more comfortable. Radiance™ makes it possible for every fabric component in a given design to play an active role in enhancing thermal performance.
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How are Radiance™ Materials Made?
Radiance™ materials are produced using a patented process for depositing a blend of metal, metal alloy, ceramic, and organic layers directly onto synthetic fabrics. These materials combine to transform fiber surfaces into a long-lasting nanocomposite with significantly improved thermal performance. Because deposited layers are so thin (between 4 and 30 nanometers) there is no impact on hand, porosity, breathability, or any other bulk property of the underlying substrate.