The Science Behind Thermaissance Fabric

At Thermaissance, we believe that the future of textiles lies in the fusion of advanced technology, scientific innovation, and precision engineering. Our Thermaissance technology is grounded in the latest scientific research, including nanotechnology, biodefense technology, and smart textiles, enabling our fabrics to react dynamically to environmental conditions and protect the wearer from environmental stresses, microbes, and physical discomfort.

Let’s explore the key scientific principles and technologies that power Thermaissance fabrics:

Nanotechnology for Enhanced Performance

At the core of Thermaissance fabrics is nanotechnology, which is impregnated into the fibers themselves. This advanced technology allows us to create fabrics that are not only lighter, stronger, and more flexible, but also smarter. By embedding the nanotechnology directly into the fibers, we ensure that the enhanced properties—such as antimicrobial protection, moisture management, and thermoregulation—are long-term and do not wash out over time.

Clinically proven Antimicrobial Protection:

The antimicrobial mechanism is enabled by nanoparticles that are impregnated into the fabric fibers. These nanoparticles are extremely small, allowing them to interact with microorganisms at the microscopic level. Since the nanotechnology is embedded in the fibers, it provides constant antimicrobial protection that doesn’t wear off with use or washing. This makes Thermaissance fabrics more effective and long-lasting than surface-treated textiles.

Here’s how the antimicrobial mechanism works:

Bacteriostatic and Bactericidal Action

The bacteriostatic action in Thermaissance fabrics works by inhibiting the growth of bacteria. The fabric’s surface contains nanoparticles that interfere with the bacteria’s ability to reproduce and spread, effectively preventing an infection from forming. However, if the bacteria continue to come into contact with the fabric, the bactericidal action kicks in, killing the bacteria by disrupting their cell walls and metabolic processes, ensuring that harmful bacteria cannot thrive on the fabric.

  • Bacteriostatic: Prevents bacteria from growing and multiplying.
  • Bactericidal: Kills harmful bacteria by attacking their cellular structure.

Virustatic and Virucidal Action

In addition to bacteria and fungi, Thermaissance fabrics are designed to protect against viruses. The virustatic action prevents viruses from replicating by binding to viral particles and preventing them from attaching to human cells. Meanwhile, the virucidal action works by directly destroying viral particles, rendering them inactive and incapable of causing an infection.

  • Virustatic: Prevents viral replication by blocking the virus from attaching to cells.
  • Virucidal: Destroys viruses, making them incapable of causing harm.

Fungistatic and Fungicidal Action

Similarly, the fungistatic action works by stopping the growth of fungi. This is particularly important for preventing fungal infections in environments where moisture is prevalent, such as military settings, healthcare environments, and tropical regions. The fungicidal properties of Thermaissance fabrics actively destroy fungal pathogens, such as aspergillus, candida, yeasts and molds, by disrupting their cellular structure and metabolism, thus eliminating the risk of fungal infections.

  • Fungistatic: Stops fungi from growing and spreading.
  • Fungicidal: Destroys fungi to eliminate the infection.

Benefits of Thermaissance Antimicrobial Protection

Long-Lasting Effectiveness

The antimicrobial protection is long-term and does not wash out, ensuring continuous protection against harmful microorganisms over time.

Improved Hygiene

By reducing the presence of bacteria, fungi, and viruses, Thermaissance fabrics promote hygiene and health, making them ideal for high-risk environments like hospitals, military operations, and sports gear.

Prevention of Odor

The antimicrobial properties help in controlling odor caused by bacterial and fungal growth, ensuring that fabrics stay fresh even after long-term wear.

Scientifically Proven to Provide 99.99% Biodefense Against Range of Pathogens

Thermaissance has been scientifically at many third-party labs in USA and India that are ISO 17025 certified and part of ILAC network (Know why ISO 17025 certification is important)

Following is the summary of all the studies conducted where Thermaissance fabrics have shown very strong biodefense:

Bacteria International Standards
Acinetobacter baumannii JIS L 1902:2015
Klebsiella pneumoniae (Carbapenem Resistant) (CRE) JIS L 1902:2015
Escherichia coli ASTM E 2149-20
Klebsiella pneumoniae JIS L 1902:2015
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) JIS L 1902:2015
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis AATCC 147-2016
Staphylococcus aureus JIS L 1902:2015
Vancomycin resistant Enterococci (VRE) JIS L 1902:2015
Fungi International Standards
Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus versicolor, Penicillium funiculosum, and Chaetomium globosum US MIL STD 810G 508.7
Aspergillus niger AATCC 30 (Part III) - 2017
Candida albicans Method based on AATCC 100
Mucorracemosus AATCC 30 (Part III) - 2017
Enveloped Viruses International Standards
Human Coronavirus 229E ISO 18184

The ability to prevent the growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis is used as a benchmark to measure the efficacy of antimicrobial products. Mycobacteria are among the most resistant microorganisms. Therefore, products that demonstrate the ability to inhibit the growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis are considered effective in preventing the spread of a broad spectrum of pathogens, including less resistant organisms such as bloodborne pathogens (e.g., hepatitis B and C viruses, HIV). This benchmark is widely recognized and endorsed by leading health authorities such as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which provides guidance on infection prevention and control. (Source: US CDC)

Thermaissance Validation: Cross-Over Trial Evidence

Thermaissance fabrics have been validated through a cross-over trial carried out by the Mazumdar Shaw Medical Foundation at Narayana Health, India at an Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) approved and NABL accredited BSL-3 facility.
The results of the trial provided strong evidence of significant reductions in both bacterial and fungal load (p<0.05) when using Thermaissance Medical Textiles compared to standard textiles. Additionally, the trial demonstrated zero viral load on Thermaissance fabrics, highlighting its effectiveness in inhibiting the growth of various viruses. This validates the antimicrobial capabilities of Thermaissance textiles in real-world healthcare settings, confirming their role in enhancing infection control and improving hygiene.

Key Benefits of Thermaissance Antimicrobial Technology:

Long-term Microbial Protection

Nanoparticles are embedded within the fiber structure, providing continuous antimicrobial protection against bacteria, fungi, and viruses, ensuring long-lasting hygiene.

Surface Area Enhancement

The increased surface area at the nanoscale allows the fabric to absorb and release moisture efficiently, leading to improved moisture-wicking and heat dissipation.

Enhanced Durability

Since nanotechnology is integrated directly into the fiber, the performance properties do not diminish over time, even after repeated use and washing. This makes Thermaissance fabrics not only effective but also long-lasting.

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Thermoregulation: Active Temperature Control

Thermaissance fabrics are designed to provide intelligent temperature regulation, adapting dynamically to changes in the wearer’s body temperature and the ambient temperature of the environment. This unique mechanism ensures optimal comfort in both extreme heat and cold, allowing wearers to maintain peak performance without overheating or becoming too cold. Let’s dive deeper into the science behind the thermoregulation:

Dynamic Temperature Regulation

Thermaissance fabrics respond in real time to changes in the environment and body temperature:

  • In Hot Environments: The fabric uses evaporative cooling by wicking moisture away from the skin, where it evaporates and carries heat away, preventing overheating, heatstroke, and fatigue. This keeps the wearer cool and dry in hot climates or during high-intensity activities.
  • In Cold Environments: The fabric traps body heat with its insulating properties, that minimizes heat loss, ensuring the wearer stays warm and comfortable without adding bulk. This helps protect against hypothermia and frostbite in cold conditions.

This adaptive thermoregulation ensures the wearer remains within an optimal temperature range, whether in extreme heat or cold.

Heat Dissipation & Moisture Management

A key component of Thermaissance’s thermoregulation is its ability to dissipate excess heat and manage moisture levels:

  • Heat Dissipation: The fabric’s structure increases surface area and enhances moisture evaporation, which helps the body cool down naturally. This is beneficial in desert environments, tropical regions, and high-intensity operations where heat can accumulate and lead to dehydration, heatstroke, and performance decline.
  • Moisture Management: Moisture-wicking fibers pull sweat away from the skin and allow it to spread across the fabric, where it evaporates. The breathable fabric reduces sweat buildup, helping to prevent discomfort, chafing, and heat exhaustion in humid climates.

Breathability and Continuous Comfort

The breathability of Thermaissance fabrics helps regulate temperature by allowing air to flow freely around the body, preventing heat buildup and maintaining a comfortable environment for long hours of wear:

  • Air Circulation: The open-weave structure allows air to circulate naturally, enhancing the body’s cooling process and thermoregulatory mechanisms.
  • Continuous Comfort: Whether exposed to extreme heat or cold, the fabric keeps the wearer at a comfortable temperature by adapting to both internal body conditions and external environmental changes.

Key benefits of Thermaissance Thermoregulation Technology

Multi-Environmental Suitability

From high-heat environments to extreme cold, Thermaissance fabrics provide all-weather protection for soldiers, healthcare workers, athletes, and more.

Sustained Comfort

With evaporative cooling, insulating properties, and breathability, wearers experience continuous comfort without overheating or freezing.

Extensively Field tested

Thermaissance’s thermoregulation has been extensively field-tested in extreme hot, humid and cold conditions by armed forces and athletes in USA, India, Italy and many other countries.

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UV Protection

Exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation can lead to sunburn, skin aging, and skin cancer. Thermaissance fabrics incorporate UV-blocking properties, offering built-in sun protection to shield wearers from harmful rays.

  • Built-In UV Shield: Our fabrics block up to 99% of UVA and UVB rays with the Ultraviolet Protection Factor of 60+, making them an ideal choice for personnel deployed in desert or tropical environments, or in urban counter-terrorism operations where exposure to the sun is prolonged.
  • Durable UV Protection: Unlike creams or lotions, which need reapplication, our UV protection is embedded in the fabric, providing constant and long-lasting defense from the sun.

Sustainability & Durability

At Thermaissance, sustainability is a core value that drives our commitment to both performance and environmental responsibility. We ensure that our fabrics not only deliver exceptional protection and comfort but also minimize their impact on the environment.

  • Non-Harmful Chemicals & Dyes: We avoid the use of harmful chemicals and dyes in the manufacturing process of our fabrics, ensuring that they are safe for both the wearer and the planet. Our commitment to eco-friendly production means that we take extra steps to reduce the environmental footprint of our products while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
  • Long-Lasting Durability: Thermaissance fabrics are engineered to withstand over 100 washes, ensuring long-term reliability and cost efficiency. Despite repeated use and exposure to harsh environments, our fabrics maintain their performance and comfort without compromising on protection or functionality.
  • Built to Last: Our fabrics are designed for extended use in challenging environments, providing durability that ensures they continue to perform effectively over time. Whether in military operations, healthcare settings, or extreme conditions, Thermaissance fabrics offer reliable protection and comfort throughout their lifecycle.