Outlast wins WTiN Innovate Textile Award with Aersulate

Outlast Technologies GmbH has been awarded the WTiN Innovate Textile Award in the category Material Innovation for Aersulate, its aerogel infused insulation technology. The award honors outstanding achievements in advanced material development and textile innovation.

Aersulate marks a significant advancement in thermal insulation. The technology integrates aerogel, whose highly porous structure efficiently traps air, delivering exceptional thermal performance at extremely low weight and minimal thickness. In Aersulate wadding, aerogel accounts for approximately 50% of the material volume, enabling superior insulation without bulk.

Their minimal space requirements enable entirely new applications and make solutions possible that were previously unfeasible due to limited available space. At the same time, Aersulate fabrics and waddings retain nearly all of their performance even under compression and humidity. Unlike conventional insulation materials, they provide reliable thermal insulation and comfort under demanding conditions. This makes Aersulate a powerful solution for applications where consistent performance is essential, regardless of environment or use.

Reflecting the strategic relevance of the innovation, Outlast is positioning Aersulate for broad market adoption.“We will deploy our Aersulate fabrics and waddings across multiple high-value product segments including bedding, safety equipment, footwear, and apparel. Our goal is clear: to establish Aersulate as a scalable performance solution with broad market applicability wherever thermal management, comfort, and lightweight insulation make the difference,” said Martin Bentz, CEO of Outlast Technologies GmbH.

Reflecting on the award recognition, Bentz emphasized that working with aerogel represents one of the most demanding challenges in material innovation. Extremely lightweight yet highly fragile, aerogel is difficult to process, integrate, and stabilize within textile structures. Transforming this exceptional but complex material into scalable, durable fabrics and waddings requires deep material expertise, precision engineering, and sustained research efforts  capabilities that Outlast has systematically developed over many years.

“Winning this award makes us genuinely proud. It is a strong recognition of our work and a clear confirmation that we are on the right path with innovative insulation solutions like Aersulate  solutions that resonate with market needs and set new standards for performance,” Bentz added.

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ALCHEMPro News Desk (HU)