Revolutionizing Textiles: Innovative Coatings for a Cool-Touch Effect
AQUACHILL™ Dispersion coating emerges as an innovative solution to address cool-touch performance in bedding clothes.
Currently, 10% to 60% of adults who visit their primary care physician do so due to night sweats. While many seek medication to control this condition, various recommendations highlight the importance of cool-touch bedding.
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AQUACHILL™ Dispersion coating helps to address this common issue among today’s adults. Its technology maximizes cooling while providing a soft and luxurious sensation. It considers the three pillars of comfort: microclimate, tactile sensation, and ergonomics. Additionally, it stands out for its environmental friendliness.
Advanced Water-based AQUACHILL Coating
AQUACHILL™ is a water-based Cool-Touch coating with PCM and a polymeric binder ensuring advanced performance. Furthermore, it is solvent-free and offers top-tier thermal management alongside revolutionary comfort, good adhesion, and durability. It also boasts low VOC emissions and odor-neutral properties.
Enhancing Thermal Performance
This cutting-edge coating offers a remarkable enhancement in the cooling capabilities of foam, surpassing both uncoated foam and competing coatings. After 15 minutes, the coated foam achieves a peak temperature of under 28°C, showcasing a notably slower temperature escalation. Furthermore, the cooling effect provided by AQUACHILL™ outperforms traditional uncoated pillows by an impressive margin. It delivers a cooling intensity that is seven times more potent and sustains for 50% longer duration.
Visualization and modeling of the behavior of uncoated and AQUACHILL-coated foam. The latter has a slower temperature rise. Courtesy of Analytical Characterization of AQUACHILL Dispersion Cool- Comfort Coating for Bedding Applications. ANTEC 2024.
Redefining Pillow Comfort
AQUACHILL™ makes a substantial difference in the surface texture of the pillow. Durometer testing results indicate a smoother surface. This smoother texture translates into a softer, more natural feel for end-users, devoid of any plastic-like sensations. Moreover, through evaluation using confocal laser scanning microscopy, it is revealed that AQUACHILL™ exhibits significantly lower surface roughness compared to alternative coatings.
Test results indicate softer and smoother surface of the pillow coated with AQUACHILL. Courtesy of Analytical Characterization of AQUACHILL Dispersion Cool- Comfort Coating for Bedding Applications. ANTEC 2024.
Enduring Resilience
The durability of AQUACHILL™ outperforms even the closest alternative. In rigorous accelerated aging tests conducted at 50°C, both initially and in the fifth week evaluation, AQUACHILL™ demonstrates remarkable resilience. It exhibits no signs of cracking or indentations, unlike its counterpart.
Furthermore, AQUACHILL™ excels in terms of adhesion. Peel tests reveal that while the alternative coating remains clean on the foam surface. AQUACHILL™ displays exceptional adhesion as the coating adheres tightly to the foam, indicating its robust bonding properties.
Test results show enhance durability and adhesion for AQUACHILL coating. Courtesy of Analytical Characterization of AQUACHILL Dispersion Cool- Comfort Coating for Bedding Applications. ANTEC 2024.
The Bedding Revolution Begins
AQUACHILL™ Dispersion coating represents a breakthrough in bedding technology. It offers unmatched cooling performance, enhanced surface comfort, and exceptional durability. With its ability to maintain a peak temperature below 28°C, superior adhesion, and smoother texture, AQUACHILL™ sets a new standard for comfort and quality in bedding textiles. Its innovative features promise a transformative experience for both manufacturers and consumers, emphasizing comfort, performance, and sustainability in equal measure.