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After thoroughly reviewing available
Progression points toward
a future where textile
heating is not only smarter
but is more attuned to the
wearer's requirements and
environmental conditions.
state-of-the-art technologies and
a deep dive into the latest research
on cold-weather biology, AFFOA,
in collaboration with its Fabric
Innovation Network members, has
created a solution by developing a
powered forearm sleeve that maintains
dexterity and reduces cold-weather
injuries. The institute leveraged its
knowledge of the domestic ecosystem
to identify necessary technologies
and design and prototype forearm
sleeves and gloves. The garment was
integrated into an arctic-ready closedloop
heating system and specialized
high-performance insulation stack.
Testing and gathering feedback
through limited soldier evaluations
of the heated arm sleeve in
Alaska yielded actionable design
improvements, including:
* A novel arctic-ready textile heating
platform that can be used in multiple
form factors and applications
* A library of cold-weather materials,
including high-performance
insulation fabrics and active heaters
for arctic-use cases
* A manufacturing-ready design with
a domestic supply chain that has
been identified and tested
Individualized and smarter
As thermal control technology
evolves, integrating sophisticated
sensors and adaptive control systems
in textile garments promises enhanced
thermal comfort and improved energy
efficiency. This progression points
toward a future where textile heating
is not only smarter but is more attuned
to the wearer's requirements and
environmental conditions.
Effort sponsored by the U.S. government under Other
Transaction Agreement number HQ00342390025
between Advanced Functional Fabrics of America
Inc. and the government. The U.S. government is
authorized to reproduce and distribute reprints for
governmental purposes notwithstanding any copyright
notation thereon.
The views and conclusions contained herein are
those of the authors and should not be interpreted
as necessarily representing the official policies or
endorsements, either expressed or implied, of the
U.S. government. Use, duplication, or disclosure is
subject to the restrictions as stated in Agreement
HQ00342390025 between Advanced Functional
Fabrics of America Inc. and the government.
Edin Insanic, Ph.D., is the principal system architect at
the Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA).
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