Sponsored by Outlast Technologies
Outlast Technologies has expanded its fresh2SKIN cooling technology to cellulose-based fibres, including cotton and viscose.
Outlast Technologies, a temperature specialist in textiles, has introduced a new line to its fresh2SKIN® cooling technology.
Fresh2SKIN is now applicable to cellulose-based fibres, including cotton and viscose. By combining temperature regulation with hydrophilic properties, fresh2SKIN offers long-lasting comfort even in warm temperatures.
Currently available on base materials, synthetic materials and knitted fabrics, the addition of cellulose will enable brands to combine natural materials with a cooling effect and long-lasting comfort.
Advancing comfort technology
Outlast says this advancement opens new product categories and business opportunities. By enabling temperature and moisture management on natural materials, the company can address a wider range of applications in next-to-skin products. This allows Outlast to support its existing partners and new brands across additional markets, while offering a more complete solution portfolio.
The technology Outlast has created contains methanol, which stimulates the skin’s cold receptors, making garments equipped with fresh2SKIN feel cool.
Additionally, integrated microcapsules containing natural wax, based on rapeseed oil, helps absorb excess body heat and release it again when temperatures drop, supporting a more balanced microclimate and reducing sweating.
The finish is near imperceptible on the textile, preserving the smooth, flexible character that consumers have come to expect from cotton and viscose fabrics.
Outlast says, integrating fresh2SKIN into existing programmes is easy, without complex or special production steps or processes. Outlast Cooling technology can be used easily and cost-effectively, as fresh2SKIN is applied to textiles using an ordinary dripping process.
Volker Schuster, head of research & development at Outlast Technologies says: “Our goal was to integrate the fresh2SKIN functionality without compromising the authentic character of these materials. The result are textiles that feel completely natural while delivering an immediately noticeable cooling effect.”
Volker Schuster, head of research & development at Outlast Technologies. Photo - Tobias Froehner Photography
Consumer demand
Outlast has witnessed a strong demand for solutions that combine natural materials with functional performance. This comes as consumers are increasingly expecting comfort technologies not only in synthetic fabrics but also in cotton and viscose products.
What makes this development particularly relevant is the immediate cooling sensation on skin contact – this the team says is directly noticeable and can influence purchase decision at the point of sale.
Schuster adds: “Achieving this exceptionally natural hand feel on cellulose-based fibres such as cotton or viscose was a key objective for our development team.”
Unlike many textile technologies that remain invisible to the consumer fresh2SKIN provides a cooling experience that can be felt immediately, for example, when trying on a T-shirt equipped with the technology.
Not only has Outlast dermatologically tested fresh2SKIN but it also complies with the Oeko-Tex® Standard 100. In combination with a recycled carrier material, fresh2SKIN meets all the requirements of a sustainable product and at the same time delivers impressive functionality.
Outlast Technologies has expanded its fresh2SKIN cooling technology
Industry adoption
The technology, for cotton and viscose, is currently in its testing phase with several well-known brands, which Outlast is unable to reveal at this stage. Products featuring fresh2KIN on cellulosic are not yet commercially available on the market, but could include T-shirts, underwear, activewear, sleepwear and bedding textiles.
The company says: “The expansion into cellulose-based fibres is an important step, as it allows us to demonstrate how we now cover an even wider range of applications – from linings and membranes to next-to-skin solutions.”
Outlast will be exhibiting fresh2SKIN at Techtextil, taking place 21-24 April 2026, at Messe Frankfurt, alongside its broader technology portfolio.
At Techtextil, the team is looking forward to engaging in conversations around scalable innovation and introducing its new and highly practical approach – a high-performance technology that can be integrated easily through a standard dip-coating process already established in most productions.
This Outlast says, creates exciting opportunities, especially for large-volume programmes, enabling brands to enhance their products without adding complexity to their manufacturing.
For further information visit: Outlast - market leader for climate regulating materials
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