Achieving cold weather protection through science

Who would have thought that the technology used to insulate spacecraft and space suits would be warmer than goose feathers?

NASA's breakthrough airgel processing technology is the basis of OROS' patented insulation fabric SOLARCORE®.

This breakthrough fabric combines the unparalleled insulation properties of airgel with the flexibility of a special treatment to create the warmest, lowest-bulk gear on the planet.

The amazing thing about aerogel

Aerogel is said to be the lightest solid material on Earth and has excellent insulating properties.
This was done by placing chocolate on top of the airgel and applying fire from below, but you can see that the chocolate does not melt easily. In other words, it is completely "insulated".

SOLARCORE®︎

SOLARCORE®︎ technology is an innovation in outerwear. We've tested over 250 insulation materials and found nothing better on Earth or in space.

Insulation performance test Clo/inch per astm c518 @0.5psi

Challenging the creation of the warmest clothing on earth

We are perhaps the most liquid nitrogen-tested apparel brand on the planet for our outerwear. I am confident that we can create something really good because we go this far.

Even when exposed to liquid nitrogen (-321°F / -196°C), the OROS jacket maintains an internal temperature of 89°F / 32°C.

How SOLARCORE® works

It is said that a "layer" of air is necessary for "insulation."
Air has a low thermal conductivity, so the more air trapped inside your clothing, the warmer it will be.
That's why feather down jackets and synthetic down coats are so puffy.

By creating pockets of air between the individual down feathers, you can retain heat and keep the cold out.

SOLARCORE® uses airgel, a NASA technology, that has a different function and feel than traditional jackets.

In fact, aerogel is 99.8% air.
Because airgel is almost completely air-trapping, SOLARCORE® can trap more air at just 2mm thickness than a thick, fluffy coat.

It is said that a "layer" of air is necessary for "insulation."
Since air has low thermal conductivity,
The more air trapped inside the garment, the warmer it will be.
Feather down jackets and synthetic down coats
That's why it's so inflated.

By creating air pockets between the individual down feathers,
It keeps heat in and keeps the cold out.

SOLARCORE® uses airgel, a NASA technology.
It functions and feels differently than traditional jackets.

In fact, aerogel is 99.8% air.
Aerogel has the characteristic of almost completely trapping air,
SOLARCORE® is just 2mm thick.
It can trap more air than a thick, fluffy coat.

Materials and Techniques