DashamLabs —
Silica Aerogel Blanket: Flexible Aerogel Blanket Insulation, Made in India
An aerogel blanket delivers the performance of one of the most effective insulators ever discovered in a flexible, easy-to-handle form. At DashamLabs, we manufacture a silica aerogel blanket using a patented materials science and process platform developed entirely in India. It is built for industrial deployment, where thermal efficiency, space, safety, and durability all matter.
This page explains what the blanket is, how it works, its verified specifications, the formats on offer, where it performs best, and how pricing is quoted. Every figure on this page comes from our published specifications.
What Is an Aerogel Blanket?
An aerogel blanket is a flexible insulation material made by integrating silica aerogel into a fibrous reinforcement. The result combines aerogel’s thermal properties with fiber’s mechanical strength, creating a highly efficient, easy-to-install product.
Silica aerogel on its own is a solid that is up to 99.8% air. Its nanostructure works like a labyrinth of microscopic pores. For decades, that structure was brittle like glass and crumbled under mechanical stress, which kept the material locked in laboratories. Reinforcement changes that. It turns a delicate solid into a durable, flexible layer that bends without breaking and is ready for real-world installation.
How a Silica Aerogel Blanket Limits Heat Transfer
A silica aerogel network traps air at the nanoscale. Because the pores are so fine, they restrict heat movement far more effectively than bulk materials such as mineral wool or foam. Heat transfer through conduction, convection, and radiation is sharply reduced.
This is why a thin layer can outperform much thicker conventional materials. Instead of relying on bulk to slow heat flow, the aerogel structure does the work at a microscopic level.
Nano-porous Structure
Fiber Reinforcement
What Our Silica Aerogel Blanket Is Made Of?
- Nano-porous silica core: a silica network that minimizes heat conduction
- Fiber reinforcement: gives the product strength, flexibility, and handling resilience
- Hydrophobic character: the material repels water, protecting performance in wet or humid conditions
Silica Aerogel Blanket Specifications
Our flagship product is a flexible silica aerogel blanket engineered for real-world performance. It retains exceptional thermal properties while offering mechanical resilience, simple handling, and scalable installation.
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Property |
Specification |
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Thermal conductivity (λ) |
0.016 W/m·K (room temperature) |
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Operating temperature range |
–50 °C to 650 °C, continuous operation |
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Density |
200 kg/m³ |
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Fire performance |
Non-combustible |
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Thickness options |
3 mm, 5 mm, 10 mm |
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Hydrophobic and CUI resistance |
Prevents moisture ingress and corrosion under insulation |
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Sustainability |
Low environmental footprint, optimized manufacturing process |
Full technical specifications, performance curves, safety data, and installation guidelines are available in our TDS and MSDS. Email info@dashamlabs.com to request them.
Key Benefits of Aerogel Blanket Insulation
Exceptional Thermal Performance
With a thermal conductivity of 0.016 W/m·K at room temperature, our blanket delivers 3–5x better performance than traditional insulation, which typically ranges from 0.030 to 0.090 W/m·K.
Thinner and Lighter
Because every millimeter works harder, aerogel blanket insulation is 70–90% thinner and lighter than traditional materials. This saves space and structural load, which is especially valuable in retrofits, confined areas, and equipment with limited access. Thin insulation also improves access for inspection and maintenance, and it makes upgrades possible on existing assets where there is no room to add thicker conventional insulation.
Wide Operating Temperature Range
The product operates continuously from –50 °C to 650 °C. That range covers low-temperature applications such as cold chain equipment as well as hot process lines, vessels, and industrial equipment, so a single insulation product can serve very different parts of a plant.
Moisture Resistance and CUI Protection
Conventional materials can absorb moisture, compress over time, or degrade with temperature cycling. Our silica aerogel blanket is fully hydrophobic, preventing moisture ingress and corrosion under insulation (CUI). This protects both the thermal layer and the equipment beneath it.
Fire Safety
The material is non-combustible and fire-resistant. Combined with its mechanical robustness, this makes it safe, durable, and easy to install in demanding environments.
Flexible, Easy Installation
Rigid materials are hard to fit around bends, curves, and irregular surfaces. A flexible layer conforms closely, reducing air gaps and thermal bridges while cutting installation time and labor costs. It is designed to withstand handling, vibration, and thermal cycling.
Low Lifecycle Cost
The upfront cost is higher than that of conventional materials. However, energy savings, combined with reduced thickness and lower maintenance, deliver a low lifecycle cost over the installation’s service life. Many projects therefore treat it as a long-term investment.
Silica Aerogel Blanket vs Conventional Insulation
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Factor |
Conventional insulation |
DashamLabs silica aerogel blanket |
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Thermal conductivity |
λ 0.030–0.090 W/m·K |
λ 0.016 W/m·K |
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Relative performance |
Baseline |
3–5x better |
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Thickness and weight |
Bulky |
70–90% thinner and lighter |
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Moisture |
Can absorb water over time |
Fully hydrophobic |
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Fire |
Varies by material |
Non-combustible |
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Complex shapes |
Often difficult to fit |
Flexible, conforms closely |
Formats and Thickness Options
We supply it in two formats, each suited to a different project stage.
Evaluation Pieces
- Size: 3 m × 330 mm (1 m²)
- Thickness: 3 mm, 5 mm, or 10 mm
- Best for: testing, prototyping, and pilot projects
Evaluation material is available now in limited quantities for qualified projects. Use it to confirm thermal performance, handling, and fit on your own equipment before committing to volume supply.
Commercial Rolls
- Size: 20 m × 1.5 m × 10 mm
- Coverage: 30 m² per roll
- Best for: full-scale industrial deployment and volume production
Contact our team directly to discuss commercial roll supply.
Choosing a Thickness
Thickness selection balances thermal performance, available space, and budget. Thinner options use less material while still delivering strong performance. Thicker options suit applications that require maximum thermal protection. The 10 mm format is particularly effective where space constraints demand a thin yet high-performance layer. Our team reviews operating temperatures, surface conditions, and performance goals before recommending a specification. The flexible format also conforms tightly to surfaces, minimizing air gaps so the chosen thickness performs as designed.
Download Technical
Documentation
Access full technical specifications, performance curves, safety data, and installation guidelines.
Why DashamLabs
- Patented Indian technology: Patented silica aerogel insulation technology, engineered in India and for the world; the first Made in India patented technology of its kind.
- A genuine manufacturer: Engineered and manufactured at DashamLabs, not a trading company; supply is direct from the manufacturer.
- Performance you can specify: λ ~ 0.016 W/m·K and up to 5× lower thermal conductivity, documented in a TDS on request.
- Technology partner and backers: ARCI as technology partner; backed by Speciale Invest, IIMA Ventures and Theia Ventures.
- Scientist-led team: Founders from IIT Roorkee, Harvard Business School and Clemson University, with an inventor co-founder who has two decades of aerogel research. Meet the team.
- Local manufacturing, responsive support: Made in India, with technical documentation and application and installation guidance across India. See why an Indian aerogel supply chain matters.
Applications of Silica Aerogel Insulation Blankets
These products are particularly effective where rigid materials are impractical, and space is limited.
- Piping systems: process lines, including bends and fittings
- Vessels and tanks: curved surfaces that need a closely wrapped layer
- Industrial equipment: units where heat loss and surface temperature both need to come down
- Irregular geometries: complex shapes where flexibility reduces thermal bridges
- Retrofits: existing assets with no room for thicker conventional materials
Industries We Serve
Our product is designed for energy and process industries, oil and gas, automotive (ICE and EVs), last-mile cold chain, aerospace and defense, and construction and infrastructure. In oil and gas, it helps maintain process temperatures while reducing corrosion under insulation. In energy-intensive plants, it reduces heat loss and lowers surface temperatures for safer working conditions. In construction and infrastructure, thin insulation layers save space in walls, roofs, and building systems without sacrificing thermal performance. In automotive and aerospace applications, low weight and non-combustible performance make it a strong fit where every millimeter counts. Explore each sector on our Industries page.
How Our Silica Aerogel Blanket Is Made and Tested
Production begins with silica-based precursor materials, which undergo a controlled process to form a solid network. Specialized drying techniques then preserve the nanoporous silica structure, which directly determines thermal conductivity. Reinforcement layers are integrated to produce a flexible, durable product for industrial handling.
Every batch is tested before supply. Thermal testing validates heat-transfer performance. Mechanical testing checks flexibility, tensile strength, and compression resistance. Further tests evaluate moisture resistance and durability under temperature cycling. This gives you confidence that the material you evaluate is the material you receive.
Aerogel Insulation Blanket Price: How It Is Quoted
The aerogel insulation blanket price depends on your project, so we quote on a project basis rather than through a fixed list. The main factors are:
- Thickness: 3 mm, 5 mm, or 10 mm
- Format: evaluation pieces or commercial rolls
- Area and volume: total coverage and order size
- Operating conditions: temperature range and performance requirements
Bulk orders may qualify for optimized pricing. Although the upfront price is higher than conventional materials, reduced thickness, lower maintenance, and energy savings often result in a lower total cost over time. Because a thin layer can often replace much thicker conventional insulation, comparing price per square meter alone can be misleading. Total installed performance is a better measure. For a full guide to ordering and pricing, see our Buy Aerogel Insulation page, or contact our team for a quote.
Design Thinner, Lighter Thermal Systems Today
Be among the first to deploy scalable aerogel insulation in your platform, made in India and built for the world. Samples currently available in limited quantities for qualified projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a silica aerogel blanket used for?
It insulates piping, vessels, industrial equipment, and irregular surfaces where you need high thermal performance in a thin, flexible layer. It suits both hot and cold applications within its operating range.
What temperatures can the material handle?
It operates continuously from –50 °C to 650 °C.
Is aerogel blanket insulation waterproof?
It is fully hydrophobic, which prevents moisture ingress and corrosion under insulation.
How does aerogel blanket insulation compare with mineral wool?
Traditional insulation such as mineral wool typically sits between λ 0.030 and 0.090 W/m·K, while our product is rated at 0.016 W/m·K. That makes it 3–5x better and 70–90% thinner and lighter. Unlike many conventional materials, it is also fully hydrophobic.
Is it fire-resistant?
Yes. It is non-combustible and fire-resistant.
Can I test the material before ordering?
Yes. We offer evaluation pieces in limited quantities for qualified testing and pilot projects through our request form.
How do I get the technical documentation?
Email info@dashamlabs.com to request our TDS and MSDS.
What thicknesses are available?
3 mm, 5 mm, and 10 mm. Commercial rolls are 10 mm thick.
How do I get the aerogel insulation blanket price for my project?
Share your application details, thickness, and area with our team, and we will prepare a project-specific quote.
Get Started with DashamLabs Silica Aerogel
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