A Comprehensive Analysis of Temperature Adaptive Clothing
Sabeeha Kauser Peerzade, Kiruthika N, Shravika K S
Jain University, CMS Business School, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
ABSTRACT
The rapid advancement of intelligent materials and textile technologies has revolutionized the concept of clothing, enabling garments to adapt dynamically to environmental and physiological changes. This report explores the transformative potential of Temperature Adaptive Clothing, which integrates phase-change materials (PCMs) to provide real-time thermal regulation. By absorbing, storing, and releasing heat during phase transitions, ensures optimal comfort across diverse climates and activities. The study delves into the technical, commercial, and sustainability aspects of this innovation, addressing key challenges such as inefficient temperature regulation, bulkiness, and environmental unsustainability in traditional clothing. A comprehensive review of literature highlights cutting-edge advancements in thermoregulatory textiles, including passive radiative cooling systems, bilayer actuators, and engineered heat transfer pathways. These technologies demonstrate significant improvements in wearer comfort, energy efficiency, and scalability. However, research gaps persist in areas such as long-term durability under real-world conditions, usability during variable humidity and motion, and optimization for individual thermal needs. The research methodology employs both experimental and computational approaches to analyze the performance of adaptive textiles. Findings reveal that expands the thermal comfort zone by up to 6.5°C while reducing energy consumption in controlled environments by over 30%. Commercially, its applications span athletic wear, outdoor gear, travel apparel, and intimate wear, catering to a broad consumer base seeking sustainable and high-performance solutions. This report concludes with strategic recommendations for product design and market penetration. It emphasizes the need for scalable manufacturing techniques, real-world usability testing, and integration with multifunctional features such as moisture-wicking and self-regulation. represents a paradigm shift in smart fashion by combining technical innovation with sustainability principles, offering a viable pathway to address evolving consumer demands in the global apparel industry.
Keywords: Temperature, regulation, adaptive, thermal, sustainable, clothing
