Oros launches Solarcore as standalone brand
19/09/2023
Solarcore’s initial application was within its sibling brand, Oros apparel, where the insulation was applied to key thermal zones in cold weather apparel. This body-mapping allowed Oros to optimise its thermal advantages and retain its warming properties.
In the consumer sector, Solarcore has partnered footwear brand Merrell to insulate its brand’s MTL Thermo Rogue 4 Boot, which won an ISPO Award in 2022. The boot was recognized for incorporating Sc_Foam, which maintains conductive thermal properties even under compression, while offering a lightweight, high-performance solution for cold weather.
Solarcore has also recruited a leadership team from companies including The North Face, W.L. Gore, Dyneema, FLIR, Columbia Sportswear and Adidas.
Michael Markesbery, co-founder and CEO at Oros Labs, said: “We believe the future of insulation lies in harnessing the potential of innovative materials that have already proven their efficacy in the most challenging environments, such as space. The integration of NASA-inspired Aerogel into Solarcore material’s DNA is a testament to our commitment to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in thermal solutions.”
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