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The Loomia Gentoo Heated Fabric

by Loomia · United States · PLA1467 · Published 11 Feb 2025
About this material

The Gentoo Heater, Loomia’s latest flexible heater solution, was developed in collaboration with AFFOA. Designed to perform in the iciest environments, this innovative ultra-cold temperature heated fabric has been tested down to -60°C, offering exceptional performance and reliability in extreme conditions. The heater is designed for lamination to stretch materials for breathable, stretchable, and comfortable sources of warmth. Loomia’s heated fabric technology could be applicable to both commercial/recreational and military customers.

Heated Fabric Main Features:

  • Voltage: 12V
  • Current Pull: Max 1.9A
  • Wattage: Approx 22 W Operation
  • Room Temp Temperature at 12V: 55 °C (131°F)
  • Termination: Wires / customizable

Features and Benefits:
The Gentoo Heater’s Selective TPU locations allow for a breathable heater when laminated on knit or woven materials. This heated fabric is designed for extreme conditions, offering reliable performance at temperatures as low as -60°C. The Gentoo Heater has consistently performed even after 20 wash cycles, with only a ~10% resistance change under delicate settings and hang drying. Loomia’s heated fabric incorporates 4-way stretch, enabling robust and seamless integration into a variety of products. Loomia’s heated fabric technology can be easily laminated into trims or fabrics of your choice, providing a versatile solution for different industries The Gentoo Heater is highly customizable to meet the needs of a wide range of garment applications.

Loomia Heated fabric is made by attaching the Loomia Laminated mesh circuit to a textile to make a heated textile that provides warmth through electricity. These materials generate heat when connected to a power source, making them ideal for cold-weather gear, blankets, and industrial applications. Heated fabrics are designed to be lightweight, flexible, and durable, often featuring insulation and moisture resistance for safety and usability. They are used in various industries, including healthcare for therapeutic heating and automotive for seat warming. Advancements in technology have made heated fabrics more energy-efficient, aligning with sustainability goals while delivering customizable warmth.

Material properties

Sensorial

Glossiness:SatinTranslucence:0%Structure:OpenTexture:MediumHardness:SoftTemperature:MediumAcoustics:ModerateOdour:NoneWeight:Light

Technical

Fire resistance:GoodUV resistance:GoodWeather resistance:GoodScratch resistance:GoodChemical resistance:Good

Keywords

  • heated
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