Thermweave Mitacs internship

Thermweave Inc. is developing fabrics that actively move heat away from the body, rather than relying only on wicking sweat and increasing breathability the way most cooling fabrics do. The approach adds a thin, wash-durable coating that bonds conductive carbon structures to the fibers, creating continuous pathways that spread heat laterally while preserving the drape and airflow of the base fabric.

I joined the project as a Mitacs Accelerate intern. My role covers the literature review, developing the coating chemistry, and running dip-coating trials that bond carbon nanomaterials to common base fabrics such as polyester, nylon, and cotton blends. I measure the resulting thermal conductivity using the Transient Plane Source method following ISO 22007-2, and I use statistical analysis, including ANOVA and regression, to relate the process variables to the thermal outcomes.

The work is advancing the technology from a laboratory concept toward a validated and repeatable process, with applications across performance apparel, bedding, and tactical gear.