Graphene-X ThermAdapt Heated Jacket: FirstLook

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A timely item arrived just as many/all of us in New England settled into a deep freeze this week: the Graphene-X ThermAdapt Heated Jacket.

This Graphene-X jacket is made using some of the latest technologies: graphene-infused fabric, iWarm heating system, and modular design. We will dive deeper into each of those in this FirstLook, and we’ll put it through its paces for the FirstUse while the frigid temps are around!

How high-tech is this jacket? Well, how often does an instruction manual come with a jacket? Yes, that is a first for us 🙂

How does this jacket work?

• Heating Elements: Flexible and lightweight, the carbon fiber/nanotube-based elements are sewn into specific zones to provide consistent, distributed warmth.
• Power Source: A rechargeable lithium-ion battery (often 7.4V) is stored in a designated pocket and connects to the jacket to power the system.
• Temperature Control: Users select from multiple heat settings (e.g., high, medium, low) using a button on the jacket or via a Bluetooth-connected smartphone app, allowing for customized heat levels.
• Safety Features: Sensors in the jackets monitor the internal temperature to prevent overheating. Insulated and waterproof wiring makes it possible to work in damp conditions.
• Material: The jackets are designed to be wind-resistant and have a durable water-repellent (DWR) coating, with insulation to trap the heat generated. 

Jacket

The ThermAdapt jacket has an outer shell of graphene-integrated nylon. This provides durability and stretch, and has a C0 PFC-free water-repellent finish for breathability and light rain protection. 

The C0 PFC-free water-repellent finish is a sustainable, non-fluorinated Durable Water Repellent (DWR) coating that uses hydrocarbon, silicone, or wax-based chemistry instead of hazardous perfluorocarbons (PFAS/PFCs). It enables water to bead and roll off fabrics, offering a safer, biodegradable alternative that protects the environment, though it generally offers lower oil and stain resistance compared to older C6/C8 treatments. 

Lining the inside is a blend of Tencel™ and Merino wool. This combination gives the lining a soft feel, helps regulate moisture and temperature, while helping control odor.

GRAPHTHERMAL™, Graphene-X’s thermal system is built using iWarm’s 5.0 heating technology. It is the most advanced jacket heating tech in the world.

iWarm 5.0 works by using rechargeable lithium-ion batteries to pass low-voltage electrical currents through thin, flexible, carbon-nanotube heating elements embedded in the fabric. These elements are usually positioned on the chest, back, and pockets, providing targeted warmth that can be adjusted via a controller or smartphone app. 

The carbon-nanotube tech enhances heat distribution and efficiency, creating a layer that keeps the wearer’s temperature perfectly balanced in changing conditions. 

We’ll have a much deeper dive into the heating tech, the battery, and the controls in the FirstUse.

Hood

A removable hood is nice, but it is nothing new. But a hood with a removable built-in sleep beanie? Now that is something unexpected. Integrated into the hood for warmth or blackout sleep on flights, detachable when not needed. It is SUCH a cool idea 🙂

Sleeves

Like the hood, the sleeves of the ThermAdapt jacket are well-engineered. The cuffs are hemmed, and all of the main seams are double-stitched for strength and durability. 

Sometimes, for whatever reason, having sleeves is too much. For those occasions, the ThermAdapt sleeves are zippered to the jacket, thus easily removed if needed/desired, converting the heated jacket into a heated vest. 

At first, we wondered why this jacket was shipped packed in a zippered pouch. The reason is obvious to us now: The four pieces (sleeves, hood, beanie) can be conveniently and safely stowed in the pouch when removed from the jacket!

More details

The expedition Velcro patch is kind of a cool feature, and we have only seen it on technical/cold-weather/ and arctic gear. We will have to find an appropriate one for this jacket!

Thumb holes in sleeves are primarily to anchor sleeves in place, preventing them from riding up during activity while providing extra warmth to the hands and wrists, and offers partial hand coverage without sacrificing finger dexterity.

The ThermAdapt jacket has concealed thumb holes, which are a nice feature as an alternative to gloves for hand protection.

The last bit is the embroidered logo. It is a small detail, but we like the touch! It finishes off the overall high-quality approach Graphene-X has taken in the design and manufacturing of this piece of gear.

FirstThought

An insane amount of thought and effort went into the creation of this ThermAdapt Heated Jacket. It uses the latest heating technology, the most advanced fabric, and is manufactured with quality and care. The result is pretty spectacular.

We are eager to test it out in the frigid New England temperatures this week and will share our impressions of the ThermAdapt Heated Jacket in the FirstUse to be posted soon.

Links to items mentioned:

• Graphene-X ThermAdapt Heated Jacket