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About the Technology
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Shiver Shield - What's the secret? Shiver Shield uses Zero-Loft™ aeorgel insulation. It is composed of over 90% air, aerogel is a highly effective insulator with the lowest thermal conductivity of any solid. Zero-Loft™ is an extremely strong, durable, and flexible material that is two to eight times more effective than traditional insulation. Zero-Loft™ insulation is thin, compression-resistant, waterproof, yet breathable and windproof – the ideal choice for outdoor products.
Other insulation materials require loft to achieve their insulation value. Pressure causes these materials to compress dramatically and lose their loft along with their insulating capacity. Zero-Loft™ does not need loft to deliver its high insulation value and it barely compresses, even in a foot bed under adult weight. At 15 psi pressure, aerogel insulation retains over 85% of its original thickness and over 97% of its original thermal performance. No other insulation can match this performance. Zero-Loft™ is a high performance insulation used in place of lofted insulation. Other Interesting Facts It is made of 99.8% air, air is locked in a solid material and cannot escape even under 600 psi. It provides 39 times more insulating capacity than the best fiberglass insulation It is chemically identical yet 3,000 times less dense than glass. |
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