Adidas' Climachill Fabric Keeps Athletes Cool and Comfortable
Rahul Kalvapalle — April 17, 2014 — Lifestyle
References: news.adidas & gizmag
Climachill is a fabric manufactured by Adidas that uses cooling technology to keep athletes comfortable during heated training sessions.
The Climachill fabric delivers an instant cooling effect thanks to its unique mix of 3D aluminum cooling spheres and titanium-blended yarn. The 3D spheres are mapped to correspond to the body's most heat-vulnerable zones and keeps their temperature down. Meanwhile, the use of titanium-blended 'SubZero' yarn delivers a 36% increase in cooling capacity compared to Adidas' old Climacool fabric.
In order to isolate the best Climachill fabric, Adidas tested numerous fabric blends in its special 'Clima' chamber, exposing them to temperatures as high as 50 degrees Centigrade. The resulting cooling apparel includes training, tennis and outdoor wear available in men's, women's and children's sizes.
The Climachill fabric delivers an instant cooling effect thanks to its unique mix of 3D aluminum cooling spheres and titanium-blended yarn. The 3D spheres are mapped to correspond to the body's most heat-vulnerable zones and keeps their temperature down. Meanwhile, the use of titanium-blended 'SubZero' yarn delivers a 36% increase in cooling capacity compared to Adidas' old Climacool fabric.
In order to isolate the best Climachill fabric, Adidas tested numerous fabric blends in its special 'Clima' chamber, exposing them to temperatures as high as 50 degrees Centigrade. The resulting cooling apparel includes training, tennis and outdoor wear available in men's, women's and children's sizes.
Trend Themes
1. Cooling Athletic Apparel - Manufacturers can innovate on top of Adidas' technology to create even more advanced cooling athletic apparel.
2. Heat-mapping Technology - Other industries, like construction and manufacturing, can use heat-mapping technology to create more comfortable workwear for employees.
3. Temperature-regulating Textiles - The development of these textiles could lead to disruptive innovation in fields like healthcare, where temperature regulation is important for patient comfort.
Industry Implications
1. Athletic Wear - Athletic wear companies can integrate cooling technology to create a more comfortable workout experience for their customers.
2. Outdoor Wear - Companies can integrate cooling technology into outdoor wear for hikers, campers, and other outdoor enthusiasts.
3. Textile Manufacturing - Manufacturers can research and develop new temperature-regulating textiles with the potential for use in a wide range of industries, from fashion to healthcare.
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