# Hyper Heat-Retaining Fabrics Silver Nanowire in Textiles Can Conserve 90% of a Person's Own Warmth By Amelia Roblin | Published 2015-01-13 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heatretaining-fabric References: [magazine.good.is](http://magazine.good.is/articles/silver-nanowire-thermal-clothing) & [phys.org](http://phys.org/news/2015-01-super-insulated-indoor.html) A sub-zero temperatures torment northerners amidst an intense seasonal deep-freeze, people will be excited to learn about a new and amazing heat-retaining fabric. [Silver Nanowire](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shielding-jacket) has been a source of experimentation for researchers at [Stanford University](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/llzo-electrolytes), and they've discovered its superior capacity to keep folks toasty all winter long. Just one gram of the fibrous metal would need to be woven into a garment, raising the cost of that piece of clothing by just 50 cents. The resultant [sweaters, pants, hats, coats and scarves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-islands-metal-mesh-jacket) could thus remain lightweight and breathable, yet be able to block the escape of 90% of the wearer's body heat. Think of the implications for lowering home heating costs, or of insulating the very walls that protect us. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hyper Heat-retaining Fabrics:** Silver Nanowire in textiles can conserve 90% of a person's own warmth. - **Cost-effective Insulation:** By weaving just one gram of Silver Nanowire into garments, the cost of clothing can be increased by just 50 cents, offering a lightweight yet highly efficient solution for blocking body heat. - **Energy Efficiency:** The use of Silver Nanowire in textiles presents opportunities for lowering home heating costs and insulating buildings more effectively. ### Where This Applies - **Textile Manufacturing:** The textile industry can incorporate Silver Nanowire into fabric production, revolutionizing the functionality of clothing and accessories. - **Home Construction:** The home construction industry can explore the use of Silver Nanowire in insulating materials, offering energy-efficient solutions for homes and buildings. - **Energy Conservation:** The energy conservation industry can leverage the benefits of Silver Nanowire to develop innovative solutions for reducing energy consumption in both residential and commercial settings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Efficient Heated Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-nanotube-heated-blanket.md) - [Non-Fogging Nano-Thin Gold Layers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eth-zurich.md) - [Fabric Heating Concept](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moritz-walter.md) - [Temperature-Regulating Graphene Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermoregulating-blanket.md) - [Thermoregulating Graphene Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermoregulating-graphene-blanket.md) - [Infrared Light-Converted Warm Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/downless-down-jacket.md) - [Graphene-Made Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hilu.md) - [Copper-Infused Subzero Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-full-metal-puffer.md) - [Graphene-Infused Heated Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphene-heated-gloves.md)