Mimicking polar bear hairs in aerogel fibers | Knittable aerogel fibers

Polar bears have fur that has a porous core encapsulated in a dense shell, a structure that keeps these animals warm and dry but is relatively lightweight. Chinese researchers were inspired by this structure in developing an encapsulated aerogel fiber.

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[Donna]

Another good idea. I would love to have a jacket made out of this stuff.