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Radiant Barrier Technology

High-performance thermal materials built for existing textile supply chains.

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How Mills Work With Us

We work with mills through fabric supply and coating partnerships.

We supply XReflex fabrics directly into existing supply chains and collaborate with mills and brand partners on testing and product development.

We also provide a coating service, where fabrics are treated with XReflex technology and returned ready for garment manufacturing.

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How it works

XReflex reflects infrared heat that would otherwise be lost to the environment back towards your body.

XReflex can be used in flexible configurations and multiple layers to capture maximum warmth

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1x XReflex Scrim Layer
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1x XReflex Fabric Layer
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1x XReflex Fabric Layer
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The trade-off between warmth and weight

Creating warmth means adding more bulk, weight and insulation. There is a constant balancing between warmth, comfort, mobility and performance.

Traditional insulated constructions can limit design flexibility, increase material use and create heavier products that are less efficient to wear and manufacture.

Bulky insulated assemblies
Heavy garments and equipment
Inefficient use of down and insulation
Limited flexibility in product construction
Warmth often compromises breathability and comfort

XREFLEX® Benefits

XReflex delivers lightweight thermal performance through advanced radiant barrier technology, helping brands create thinner, lighter and warmer products.

Increased warmth without added weight
Thin, flexible material assemblies
Maintains fabric breathability and hand-feel
Durable performance across demanding applications
Integrates into existing manufacturing and supply chains
Enables lighter, warmer and more efficient product design

XReflex® Coating Service

Add XReflex into your supply chain through our Coating Service program.

Mill partner fabrics are sent to Xefco for treatment with XReflex technology before being returned ready for garment manufacturing and development.

This provides a simple and efficient way for mills and brands to access advanced thermal performance materials.

Xefco supports testing, validation and optimisation throughout each development process.

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Use Cases

Lightweight thermal performance for insulated outerwear and cold-weather apparel.

Puffer jackets
Performance wear
Ski wear, Gloves, Boots
Survival
Camping
Bedding
Lightweight thermal performance for insulated outerwear and cold-weather apparel.
Advanced warmth retention and breathability for high-output performance and active environments.
Thermal protection for extreme cold and alpine conditions.
High-efficiency thermal materials designed for demanding outdoor and emergency applications.
Lightweight warmth solutions for sleeping systems, outerwear and outdoor equipment.
Thermal comfort materials designed to improve warmth retention with reduced bulk.

“This opens up new possibilities for design, because slimmer silhouettes and a lower weight of garments become possible. This is a good news for those who are planning to climb the Everest and trying to take as little weight with them as possible! The coating is ideal for outdoor and sports clothing such as jackets, pants and skirts, as well as for sleeping bags.”

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Our Fabrics

XReflex provides a wide range of tested and validated thermal performance fabrics.

Recycled fabric option are available and can incorporate additional finishes such as DWR and calendering.

We also work with recycled insulation systems to help optimise warmth, weight and overall product performance during development.

XReflex Weather Barrier fabric, silver reflective face over a navy base

Weather Barrier

Combines XReflex radiant barrier technology with windproof, light rain–resistant protection. Designed for outer layers, delivering up to 50% greater heat retention.

XReflex Down Barrier fabric with a silver reflective finish

Down Barrier

Down-proof fabrics designed for internal down bags, replacing conventional materials while increasing heat retention by up to 30% with no added weight.

XReflex Wovens fabric, silver reflective face over an olive base

Wovens

A range of versatile woven fabrics for shell or lining layers, delivering up to 60% greater heat retention in lightweight assemblies.

XReflex Stretch Wovens fabric, silver reflective face over a navy base

Stretch Wovens

A range of flexible, high-performance fabrics for shell or lining applications, delivering up to 60% greater heat retention with added comfort and mobility.

XReflex Scrim, a lightweight silver non-woven insert

Scrim

Lightweight non-woven inserts that enhance insulation performance, increasing heat retention by up to 30% within insulated systems.

XReflex 3D Scrim with a honeycomb structure

3D Scrim

A patented 3D structure that traps heat in natural air pockets, delivering warmth in an ultra-light, low-profile format.

XReflex 3D Woven fabric with an embossed honeycomb pattern

3D Woven

3D polyester with a distinctive embossed structure, designed to enhance thermal performance while signalling advanced material innovation.

XReflex Weather Barrier fabric, silver reflective face over a navy base

Weather Barrier

Combines XReflex radiant barrier technology with windproof, light rain–resistant protection. Designed for outer layers, delivering up to 50% greater heat retention.

XReflex Down Barrier fabric with a silver reflective finish

Down Barrier

Down-proof fabrics designed for internal down bags, replacing conventional materials while increasing heat retention by up to 30% with no added weight.

XReflex Wovens fabric, silver reflective face over an olive base

Wovens

A range of versatile woven fabrics for shell or lining layers, delivering up to 60% greater heat retention in lightweight assemblies.

XReflex Stretch Wovens fabric, silver reflective face over a navy base

Stretch Wovens

A range of flexible, high-performance fabrics for shell or lining applications, delivering up to 60% greater heat retention with added comfort and mobility.

XReflex Scrim, a lightweight silver non-woven insert

Scrim

Lightweight non-woven inserts that enhance insulation performance, increasing heat retention by up to 30% within insulated systems.

XReflex 3D Scrim with a honeycomb structure

3D Scrim

A patented 3D structure that traps heat in natural air pockets, delivering warmth in an ultra-light, low-profile format.

XReflex 3D Woven fabric with an embossed honeycomb pattern

3D Woven

3D polyester with a distinctive embossed structure, designed to enhance thermal performance while signalling advanced material innovation.

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