They’re also somewhat fragile and require special care when cleaning.

The end result is a soft fabric with impressive warming capabilities.

For those that prefer Fahrenheit, that’s a 60.3 F swing.

Smart fabric generates heat from sunlight to keep you warm in freezing temperatures

The fabric’s color shifted, too, from red to white a visual indicator of the temperature change.

Once cooled, the fabric returns to its original color.

The material is stretchy and durable as well.

Image credit:Chris Rosiak,The Nix Company