Application of Phase Change Materials in Textiles: A Review

Phase change materials or PCMs are compounds which store and release latent heat by changing
chemical bonds through a phase alteration. These materials absorb energy during the heating and
release energy to the surroundings through a reverse cooling process. The integration of PCM in
textiles by coating, encapsulation or any other means has grown concentration to the scientist. In
this paper; characteristics, classification, working principle of PCMs and its versatile application
in textiles are mainly discussed.