Outlast Aersulate® Wins WTiN Award for Material Innovation

Outlast Technologies GmbH has been awarded the WTiN Innovate Textile Award in the Material Innovation category for Aersulate®, its aerogel-infused insulation technology. The recognition highlights advancements in material development and textile innovation that deliver high performance under demanding conditions.

Aersulate® represents a notable development in thermal insulation design. The technology incorporates aerogel, a highly porous material that efficiently traps air, allowing for exceptional thermal performance at very low weight and minimal thickness. In Aersulate® wadding, aerogel accounts for approximately 50 percent of the material’s volume, enabling high insulation efficiency without adding bulk.

According to the company, the material’s compact structure opens up applications that were previously impractical due to space constraints. Despite its lightweight construction, Aersulate® fabrics and waddings retain nearly all of their thermal performance even when subjected to compression and humidity. Unlike conventional insulation materials, the technology maintains consistent insulation and comfort levels in challenging environments, supporting reliable performance across varied use conditions.

“Winning this award makes us genuinely proud,“ says Martin Bentz, CEO Outlast Technologies GmbH.

Following the award recognition, Outlast Technologies is positioning Aersulate® for wider commercial adoption across multiple sectors. “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.

Aerogel is challenging to work with, as it rapidly disperses into the air.

Bentz also highlighted the technical complexity involved in working with aerogel, describing it as one of the most challenging materials to integrate into textiles. While aerogel is extremely lightweight, its fragile nature makes processing and stabilization within textile structures difficult. Outlast Technologies noted that converting aerogel into durable, scalable fabrics and waddings has required long-term research, material expertise, and precision engineering.

“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.