Textile technology in a context where climate change poses increasing challenges to the health and safety of workers, gives rise to C3 Climate Change Clothing.
It is the first Chilean venture focused exclusively on textile solutions for thermal comfort in extreme work environments.
The project aligns with a clear political signal: since July 29, 2024, in Chile a modification to labor law is being discussed that for the first time incorporates the concept of thermal comfort as a basic labor right.
Innovative textile technology like C3
This legal transformation opens an urgent space for innovative proposals like C3, which seek to concretely address the climate crisis from worker protection.
C3 is the exclusive representative in Chile and Latin America (excluding Mexico) of the brand KewlFabric, a leading U.S. manufacturer of evaporative cooling clothing and smart fabrics, developed to maintain body temperature in conditions of extreme heat. Its technology – already validated in sectors such as mining, agriculture, and construction – offers a sustainable, reusable, and non-electric solution, ideal for contexts where infrastructure or energy resources are limited.
The venture is led by Natalia Dreire, regional representative of the brand, together with Esteban Coindreau, a professional with over 11 years of experience in occupational health in Chile. Both share the vision that the right to work in thermally safe conditions should be part of any climate adaptation strategy.
“Thermal comfort not only prevents heat strokes and improves performance, but also represents a measure of climate justice and public health. The technology exists, now we need the will and awareness to implement it,” highlights Natalia Freire, who also hosts the Sustainability Show Green News on Radio Concierto Chile (Prisa Media).
C3 Climate Change Clothing represents a bridge between textile technology innovation and the new demands of sustainable work in a region particularly vulnerable to global warming.
