Expands in the cold. Eases off in the heat

W.A.I.™: Weather Adaptive Insulation™

W.A.I.™ (Weather Adaptive Insulation™) is a temperature-responsive 3D aerogel insulation structure designed to change the amount of trapped air as conditions change. Its tubular construction expands in colder conditions and eases off as temperatures rise, creating a physically adaptive insulation layer

Adaptive InsulationTrapped-Air EfficiencyApplication Versatility
InsulationGraphene-integrated
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01Key features

What it does.

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Adaptive Insulation

A 3D tubular structure changes the trapped-air layer as temperature conditions change

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Trapped-Air Efficiency

Expanded tubes create a thicker insulating air layer without relying on powered components

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Application Versatility

Designed to be integrated into different garment constructions and insulation systems

02How it works

The mechanism.

As temperature drops, the tubular structure expands and traps a thicker layer of air. As conditions get warmer, the tubes compress and reduce the insulating air layer. The insulation response comes from the physical structure itself

W.A.I.™ material
03Evidence

Why believe it.

Why believe itProperty and result
  • Thermal Resistance / CLO ComparisonResults in process
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04Applications

Ideal applications.

Active-insulation mid-layersInsulated jackets and vestsAdaptive outerwear systemsCold-weather apparelSelected insulated panels
05In market

Existing commercial applications.

Mid-layerPuffer JacketVest
06Specification

Technical information.

W.A.I.™Insulation
Structure3D aerogel cold-expansion insulation
Panel size58.5 cm × 50 cm
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Full yarn codes and detailed documentation are shared through technical follow-up.

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Request a sample of W.A.I.™

Samples and technical information go through the Kyograph materials team. Meeting slots at ISPO Amsterdam are open now.