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Radiant heat reflective clothing

Combination of insulation with air and a heat-reflective layer



A heat reflective layer under my mattress is still noticeable, even if the distance to the heat-reflecting layer is more than 10 cm (4 inches).

In 2017, the combination of fleece with a heat-reflective layer on the outside appeared work very well. When I have a T-shirt underneath, then the thickness is only 5 mm (0.2 inch). See below for my fleece-lamé vest A heat reflective layer under my mattress is still noticeable, even if the distance to the heat-reflecting layer is more than 10 cm (4 inches).

Heat Reflective clothes work especially well for inactive people.

It already existed in 1984

Lamé is a shiny fabric, sometimes used for Christmas clothing. The fabric is woven or knitted, and it consists mainly of a 'thread' of a small strip of plastic foil with aluminium. It is not intended to reflect radiant heat, but it turned out to have a reasonably good result.



Flammability

Lamé

I made this duvet cover in 2010 and I am still using it in 2018. To prevent that the aluminium disappears, I wash it only once or twice a year in a washing machine at a low temperature of 30°C and with a friendly laundry detergent. A cotton top sheet is used to keep the duvet cover clean.



2017

Fleece-lamé vest

2018

Last change to this page: March 2020