Consumer
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Sc_Foam for Consumer
Solarcore’s next-generation insulation will revolutionize the consumer sector, delivering unmatched warmth without bulk. Ideal for footwear, apparel, and accessories, Sc_Foam offers best-in-class CLO performance, exceptional warmth under compression, and lasting durability. Its flexible, lightweight structure allows designers to create sleek, high-performance products that don’t sacrifice comfort or style—making it the go-to insulation for modern outdoor and lifestyle brands.
Revolutionizing Warmth Without the Bulk
At Solarcore®, we’re pushing the boundaries of thermal performance in footwear. Whether you’re trekking through snow-covered trails, standing for hours in sub-zero job sites, or performing critical missions in Arctic conditions, Solarcore® Foam delivers unmatched insulation with minimal weight or thickness.
Engineered for extreme thermal efficiency, our patented aerogel-based technology delivers unmatched thermal performance, while being light and flexible, essential for comfort and movement in demanding conditions. Unlike traditional bulky insulations, Solarcore® Foam integrates seamlessly into cold weather footwear designs, enabling less bulk and more warmth.
Lightweight. Thin. Warm. This is insulation for the future of footwear.
Footwear Applications
Footwear
Helly Hansen Footwear Case Study
Helly Hansen’s Award-Winning Bi-Frost Boot Powered by Solarcore® Insulation — Comfort Rated to an Extreme -40°C
Helly Hansen Workwear, a global leader in professional-grade gear, leveraged Solarcore® aerogel insulation into its Red Dot Design Award-winning Bifrost Winter Tall BOA S7S HT, setting a new benchmark for extreme cold weather footwear.
“The addition of Solarcore has allowed us to dramatically improve thermal performance without compromising on weight or mobility — key requirements for professionals working in the world’s harshest environments.”-Gary Porter, Director, Workwear Footwear
This collaboration underscores Helly Hansen’s commitment to technical innovation and performance-driven design — a commitment recognized by the prestigious Red Dot Design Award, which honored the Bi-Frost Boot for excellence in functionality, aesthetics, and material innovation.
Key Benefits of the Helly Hansen Bi-Frost Boot with Solarcore®:
- Comfort rated to -40°C (-58°F)for extreme cold environments
- +10°C thermal improvementthrough only 2mm of added insulation
- Winner of the 2024 Red Dot Design Award
- Maintains lightweight performance and mobility
- Designed for professionals in arctic, alpine, and industrial cold weather conditions
The enhanced Bi-Frost Boot with Solarcore is now available at select retailers and through Helly Hansen
Footwear Case Study
We tested three variations of a leading insulated mountain hunting boot for thermal performance. One boot insulated with 200g leading lofted insulation, one boot insulated with 400g leading lofted insulation, and one boot insulated with Solarcore’s Sc_Foam 3mm insulation. The results show that 3mm Sc_Foam outperformed 200g of leading lofted insulation for CLO Value in the Toe Top, Toe Bottom, and Foot Bottom. Overall, the boot with Solarcore Foam has a higher average CLO value than the boots with leading lofted insulation with and without compression.
Shnee Footwear Case Study
We tested three variations of the Schnee Upland bird boot for thermal performance. One boot insulated with 200g leading lofted insulation, one boot insulated with 400g leading lofted insulation, and one boot insulated with Solarcore’s Sc_Foam 3mm insulation. The results show that 3mm Sc_Foam outperformed 200g of leading lofted insulation for CLO Value in the Toe Top, Toe Bottom, and Foot Bottom. Overall, the boot with Solarcore Foam has a higher average CLO value than the boots with leading lofted insulation with and without compression.
Pushing Apparel Forward with Aerogel Innovation
At Solarcore®, we’re redefining what’s possible in performance apparel. From alpine expeditions and frigid commutes to tactical operations in extreme climates, Solarcore® Foam brings next-generation insulation to jackets, pants, gloves, and beyond—without the bulk of traditional materials.
Our patented aerogel-based technology delivers exceptional thermal efficiency in an ultra-thin, lightweight profile. Designed for maximum warmth and unrestricted movement, Solarcore® seamlessly integrates into technical outerwear, activewear, and cold-weather gear, enabling designers to achieve warmth without compromise.
Lightweight. Flexible. Incredibly Warm.
This is insulation built for the future of apparel.
Apparel & Accessories Applications
Apparel & Accessories
Through extensive experience working with apparel brands across different product types, we have created an implementation guide for best practices on usage of Sc_Foam in apparel.
OROS Apparel Case Study
OROS Apparel, Solarcore’s first brand partner, is redefining the look of warmth in outdoor apparel. Their parkas, pants, gloves, and more deliver a sleek look while offering superior thermal properties to their puffy and lofted insulation competitors. Tested even under liquid‑nitrogen exposure (–321°F), OROS jackets maintained an internal temperature of 89°F (32°C), demonstrating unmatched insulation performance.
