Material

SOLAMENT™

SOLAMENT is a Japanese material technology that converts light into heat using metal-based nanoparticles. By absorbing near-infrared light from the sun, it provides effective and resource-efficient insulation against the cold – without the need for downs or thick fabrics. The nano particles can also be used as a protection against heat. This versatility of the material is reflected in the wide range of possible applications, from high-performance apparel to greenhouses.

Statement by the Jury

The impressive SOLAMENT material features an innovative temperature-regulation technology that either actively generates warmth or has a heat-shielding effect depending on the application.

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Credits

Manufacturer:

Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan
In-house design:

Keisuke Ishibashi
Design:

Droga5 Tokyo, Part of Accenture Song (Masaya Asai, Satoshi Otsuka, Riko Koide, Nanako Abe, Saki Terashita, Ryutaro Saito, Riko Murakami, Junya Takeuchi), Tokyo, Japan

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