ThermAdapt GX-Merino Heated Jacket
- May 24, 2025
- 3 min read
Updated: Jun 9, 2025
Modular. Heated. Graphene & Merino Powered. One jacket that thinks for you.
For adventurers, commuters, and anyone tired of guessing their layers in unpredictable weather, the ThermAdapt GX-Merino Heated Jacket, featured on Kickstarter by Graphene-X, offers a revolutionary solution. This "jacket that thinks for you" combines advanced AI-powered heating with the natural performance of Merino wool and graphene, all in a modular design that adapts seamlessly to any environment, from frigid flights to sunny city streets.
Project Overview
Name and Creator: ThermAdapt™ GX-Merino Heated Jacket by Graphene-X
What It Is: A smart, modular, heated jacket that uses AI-driven sensors and iWarm 5.0 technology to automatically adjust heat levels, made from a blend of graphene and Merino wool for advanced thermal regulation, breathability, and water resistance.
Key Features
AI-Powered Heating (iWarm 5.0): The jacket features intelligent sensors that detect your body temperature and ambient conditions, automatically adjusting heat levels in real-time. You can also control it manually or via a dedicated app. Heat is delivered to strategic zones like front pockets and back panels, ensuring comfort without constant adjustments.
Modular Design for Versatility: Detachable sleeves and a removable hood allow the jacket to transform from a full alpine-ready coat into a sleek urban vest in seconds. This flexibility ensures you're never overdressed or underprepared, adapting to various activities and temperature swings.
Graphene + Merino Wool Fabric:
Graphene Enhancement: Graphene, a Nobel Prize-winning "wonder material," is integrated into the fabric, providing exceptional thermal conductivity and durability. This means more efficient heat distribution from the heating elements and increased overall robustness.
Merino Wool Comfort: The blend includes Merino wool, known for its natural breathability, moisture-wicking properties, and soft feel against the skin.
Toxin-Free Water Resistance: The fabric features a C0 fiber treatment for water resistance, which is "baked in" rather than sprayed on, ensuring high water repellency without compromising breathability or using harmful chemical coatings.
Thoughtful Travel & Storage Features:
Built-in Sleep Beanie: An integrated beanie within the hood provides extra head warmth or can be pulled down for a blackout "sleep mode" during travel (e.g., on flights or buses). It's also detachable.
Secure Pockets: Includes four independent frontal pockets and two discreet internal compartments for securely storing essentials like passports, cards, and phones.
Minimalist, Multi-Terrain Design: The jacket boasts clean lines and a no-bulk silhouette, making it stylish enough for urban settings and professional enough for meetings, while still being highly functional for outdoor adventures.
Power Bank Compatibility: The heating system connects to any standard USB-C power bank (5V-9V/2A input required, power bank not included). A 20,000mAh power bank can provide 4-6 hours of heating.
Award-Winning Innovation: Graphene-X has a track record of innovation, having won the ISPO Munich 2024 Innovation Award for this jacket, a testament to its advanced design and functionality.
Rewards
Kickstarter reward tiers for the ThermAdapt GX-Merino Heated Jacket include:
One Jacket: 1 x ThermAdapt GX-Merino Heated Jacket for $286
Two Jackets: 2 x ThermAdapt GC-Merino Heated Jacket for $552
It would make my life so much easier if every reward could be this simple!
The Idea
Concept: To redefine wearable apparel as an intelligent, dynamic extension of the human body, providing adaptive climate control that eliminates the need for guesswork in layering and ensures optimal comfort across diverse environments.
Inspiration: Graphene-X's vision is to challenge the fast-fashion status quo by merging breakthrough materials science (like graphene and advanced Merino blends) with human-centered design. They recognized the common frustration of fluctuating temperatures and the limitations of traditional outerwear. The ThermAdapt GX-Merino Heated Jacket is their solution: a single, intelligent layer engineered to adapt instantly to your needs, promoting sustainability through long-lasting design and superior performance that transcends trends.
