Textile Fabric That Cools the Body Using Phase-Change Material Capsules

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This invention relates to a textile material designed to induce mild hypothermia in the human body. The material incorporates phase change materials (PCMs) encapsulated in macrocapsules, placed between a body-contacting textile layer and a separating/compensation layer, with an additional outer protective textile layer.

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• Emergency medical blankets for trauma or cardiac arrest patients to lower their body temperature
• Cooling garments for athletes to prevent heat stroke or improve recovery
• Surgical pads or covers to maintain patients at desired temperatures during medical procedures
• Protective clothing for firefighters or workers in hot environments
• Wearable vests for people with multiple sclerosis or other heat-sensitive conditions

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• Provides controlled, mild cooling to induce therapeutic hypothermia
• Non-invasive and comfortable compared to traditional cooling methods
• Protects the body from direct contact with cooling agents, reducing skin irritation
• Adjustable and reusable thanks to the encapsulated PCM system
• Enhances patient safety and comfort during medical or athletic use

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Patent Abstract

The invention relates to a textile fabric for inducing mild hypothermia in the human body, comprising a phase-change material in the form of macro-capsules, wherein the macrocapsules are arranged between a textile contact layer facing the body and a textile spacer and compensation layer facing away from the body, and wherein the textile spacer and compensation layer is followed by an additional outer protective layer.