While all other materials rely on high thickness or loft to provide their insulation value, our aerogels do not. Spaceloft and Pyrogel provide higher insulation values at greatly reduced loft.

For example, in order to maintain stylish designs and functional performance, in Footwear applications there is very little space available for insulation, yet most of us are familiar with how quickly cold feet can spoil an outdoor adventure. Our Pyrogel AR5401, a carbon filled aerogel, leads the way in the industry by providing manufacturers with the ability to significantly upgrade the performance of their footwear and cold weather products, while increasing the freedom for design and other functional elements. The carbon also helps absorb odor.

Due to its high insulation efficiency, the Elite Forces of the US Military and The Canadian National Ski Team found that Shock Doctor Hotbed inserts with only 2.5mm of Pyrogel AR5401 provided an unmatched level of warmth and comfort in cold weather events and operations.

These same inserts were also used by renowned fitness expert Sean Burch who noted that they kept his feet comfortable at -35°F, even while wearing just trail shoes during his record setting North Pole Marathon performance.