New heat-regulating fabric feels fluffy like cotton — but doesn't get wet (IMAGE)

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New heat-regulating fabric feels fluffy like cotton — but doesn't get wet

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A new fluffy lightweight material was formed into cotton-like balls (left) and flat fabric swatches (right images).

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Adapted from ACS Energy Letters 2026, DOI: 10.1021/acsenergylett.6c00363

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