Ralph Lauren selects Intelligent Insulation for athletes
21/01/2022
The Intelligent Insulation fabric is comprised of two separate materials that expand or contract at different rates in response to temperature changes. As temperatures drop, the lengths of the two materials change, causing the textile to constrict and bend – creating channels in the fabric structure to increase the amount of insulation provided by the garment.
The technology, developed by Portland-based textile start-up Skyscrape, required years of research and development, including the creation of bespoke machines and a proprietary production process that was initially supported by ARPA-E in the United States Department of Energy.
David Lauren, chief branding and innovation officer, said: “For the first time, you can have a singular item that provides incredible versatility and style, for a variety of temperatures, changing the way we can holistically think about the makeup of a consumer’s closet.”
The Team USA uniform is manufactured in the US and includes an anorak, a mid-layer jacket, pant, gloves and boot all including recycled polyester fibre made with post-consumer plastic bottles.
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