Outlast Technologies has expanded its fresh2SKIN® cooling technology to cellulose-based fibers such as cotton and viscose, enabling the integration of cooling functionality into natural fiber-based textiles. The development opens new opportunities for next-to-skin applications, including T-shirts, underwear, activewear, sleepwear, and bedding textiles.
The latest development allows fresh2SKIN to be applied while maintaining an exceptionally natural and soft handfeel. The finish is virtually imperceptible on the textile, preserving the smooth, flexible character that consumers expect from cotton and viscose fabrics.
What consumers experience instead is an immediate cooling sensation upon contact with the skin.
This effect can be directly perceived by consumers, particularly in retail environments. Unlike many textile technologies that remain invisible to the consumer, fresh2SKIN provides a cooling experience that can be felt immediately, for example when trying on a T-shirt equipped with the technology.
fresh2SKIN combines immediate cooling with thermal regulation
While the textile delivers an immediate cooling sensation upon skin contact, integrated microcapsules containing natural wax help absorb excess body heat and release it again when temperatures drop. This supports a more balanced microclimate and can help reduce sweating during the day or night.
“Achieving this natural handfeel on cellulose-based fibers such as cotton or viscose was a key objective for our development team,” says Volker Schuster, Head of Research & Development at Outlast Technologies. Schuster stated that their goal was to integrate the fresh2SKIN functionality without compromising the authentic character of these materials and noted: “The result is textiles that feel completely natural while delivering an immediately noticeable cooling effect.”
Source: https://www.textilegence.com/