T.Silk®: more Silk than Silk itself
All the characteristics of the natural silk fibre are enhanced and strengthened by Cosetex's know-how and by the innovative technological and transformation processes that led to the conception and patenting of T.Silk®. T.Silk® is the revolutionary padding material that ensures unparalleled comfort
One of the fundamental elements that define comfort is “thermo-physiological comfort”, which represents the interrelation between thermal resistance (capacity to retain heat) and the evaporative resistance of the fabric (breathability). This value is called IMT and is between 0 and 1. A value of 0 implies that water vapour cannot get through the material. A material that has an IMT value of 1 has the thermal resistance and water vapour resistance of a layer of air of equal thickness.
T.Silk®. All the warmth and breath of silk
hanks to its 100% Silk composition and formulation, which is 100% natural, T.Silk® has a very high water vapour permeability index (IMT): between 0.80 and 0.90 (considered in a range of min.0.00 to max. 1.00), which is difficult to find in other materials, even extremely technical ones. T.Silk® also shows a high thermal resistance value in very low weight padding, which makes it possible to produce extremely light and soft garments. T.Silk® combines high breathability with an incredible capacity to retain heat.
IMT* | |
|---|---|
T.Silk® | 0,84 |
Wool | 0,36 |
Polypropylene | 0,49 |
Artificial microfibers | 0,55 |
Cotton | 0,43 |
*The thermal-physiological comfort index or IMT is determined by the relation between RCT and RET – according to the Skin Model analysis method, UNI EN ISO 31092:1996 and ASTM F1868
T.Silk®. Just the comfort you need
T.Silk® is padding that innovates the perception of comfort by guaranteeing incredible cooling and heat release times compared to the best padding currently on the market. However, T.Silk® goes further by exploiting the characteristics of the perfect thermoregulatory element of its protein component (Fibroin), which the T.Silk® innovation makes more available. It is possible to achieve perfect modulation and balance with respect to the production of body heat and external weather conditions. There is greater release in case of excessive accumulation resulting from an increase in physical activity, or greater retention in case of adverse external weather conditions. A natural internal laboratory capable of guaranteeing the level of comfort that our body requires.
Extraordinary heat retention
Thermal Resistance Coefficient Rct [m2K/W]
Skin Model laboratory analysis method UNI EN ISO 31092:1996 and ASTM F1868
Heat released in 15 min (%) | Time needed for cooling (hours) | |
|---|---|---|
T.Silk® | 6,8 | 4,5 |
Feather | 12,1 | 2,75 |
Heat absorption and accumulation speed (%) | Cooling index (%) | |
|---|---|---|
T.Silk® vs. Feather | + 22,5% | + 40,80% |
T.Silk® vs. Microfiber
| + 195% | + 69,35% |
Excellent water and water-vapor absorption capacity
Produced without causing a “wet” sensation
Hygroscopicity/hydrophilicity – UNI EN ISO 31092:1996 laboratory analysis method
Capacity to release excess moisture to the environment
Evaporation and release time
UNI EN ISO 31092:1996 laboratory analysis method
Excellent ability to adapt structurally
T.Silk®. A friend to the skin
The sense of well-being and health that is immediately perceptible using T.Silk® ThermoSeta products is amply proven by the exceptional and unique chemical/physical characteristics of the natural silk fibre , which, enhanced by the technological process to which it is subjected, is able to guarantee care for the body and skin, assisting regenerative and tissue repair processes.
Perfect compatibility with human skin
Naturally hypoallergenic and antibacterial
Naturalness and eco-sustainability
Anti-oxidant and anti-aging properties
The 18 amino acids of T.Silk® for our body
GLYCINE
Helps trigger the oxygen release process
ALANINE
It is an important source of energy for muscle tissue
SERINE
A source of glucose storage in the liver and muscles
ASPARTIC ACID
Helps expel harmful ammonia from the body
GLUTAMIC ACID
Considered a natural "food for the mind"
VALINE
Stimulates mental vigour and muscle coordination
PROLINE
Important for the proper functioning of the joints and tendons
THREONINE
It is an important constituent of collagen
LYSINE
Ensures adequate calcium absorption
ARGININE
Enhances the immune response to bacteria, viruses and cancer cells
TYROSINE
It transmits nerve impulses to the brain
PHENYLALALINE
Used by the brain to make norepinephrine
LEUCINE and ISOLEUCINE
They provide the ingredients for making essential biochemical components in the body
METHIONINE
The main supplier of sulphur
CYSTINE
Antioxidant, helps the body protect against radiation and pollution
TRYPTOPHAN
A natural relaxant, it helps relieve insomnia
TAURINE
Helps stabilise the excitability of membranes
HISTIDINE
It is found abundantly in haemoglobin