Technology First , commonly referred to as Longer Life , develops and sells phase change materials (PCM) in the United States and internationally. Longer offerings of Thermocouple , a micro-encapsulated phase material change, incorporated into fibers and fibers to absorb, store, and release excess heat. The company's products consist of temperature regulating textiles, fabrics, fibers, and knits. Its products are used in outdoor sports applications, bedding, clothing, and footwear, as well as home furnishings, packing, military, and medical markets. Outlast Technologies was inducted into the Space Technology Hall of Fame in 2005 and became a Space Technology Certified in 2003. The company was formerly known as Gateway Technologies, Inc. and renamed Outlast Technologies, Inc. in 1997. Ellast Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado with operations in Heidenheim, Germany; and Tokyo, Japan.
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Application Methods
There are three main application methods of incorporation of phase change materials: matrix, fiber, and coating infusion layers.
Matrix Infusion Coating
PCM Thermocules are printed finely onto a flat cloth for leather products. The matrix infusion layer allows for unchanging, hanging, and wicked hands.
In-Fiber
Acrylic, viscose, or polyester fibers are melted with PCM Thermocule to achieve fiber embedded with PCM. These fibers are then spun into yarn and then into fabric or finished products. Fiber-in is used for leather products next door.
Coating
The coated material offers the highest PCM loading capacity and thus the largest heat storage capacity of any application technique. The coated material is not intended for a leather product.
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End-Uses
The majority of end-to-end products fall into the category of bedding, clothing, and footwear. The following table lists non-complete consumable end products.
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