Inspired by the adaptive properties of squid skin, researchers from the University of California, Irvine have developed a fabric capable of dynamically adjusting to temperature changes

A radical new fabric that enables temperature-controlled clothing was inspired by SQUIDS. The revolutionary material allows for user-adjusted warmth, say scientists. Current athletic clothing brands boast temperature-controlling fabrics that adapt to every climate with lightweight but warm products.

Too warm with a jacket on but too cold without it? Athletic apparel brands boast temperature-controlling fabrics that adapt to every climate with lightweight but warm products. Yet, consider a fabric that you can adjust to fit your specific temperature needs.

Interestingly, this new fabric material draws inspiration from the impressive color-changing properties of squid skin. “Squid skin is complex, consisting of multiple layers that work together to manipulate light and change the animal’s overall coloration and patterning,