Which Vacuum-Insulated Solution Fits Your Project?

Which Vacuum-Insulated Solution Is Right for You?

Let’s keep this simple and practical. Below is a big-picture tour of our vacuum-insulation family—each product engineered to cut heating and cooling losses while fitting real-world budgets, schedules and constraints. I’ll show where each one works best, then give you a quick selection guide you can use today.

Start with your scenario

Pick the situation that sounds most like yours.

“I need the thinnest, highest insulation—custom shapes, tight spaces.”
Choose Flexible VIPs. Ultra-low thermal conductivity (λ ≈ 0.0025 W·m⁻¹·K⁻¹ in our programme), shaped and notched to fit façades, reveals, EV battery packs, HVAC ducts, cabinet doors and data-centre racks.
“I’m upgrading the façade and need A1 non-combustible performance with a premium finish.”
Choose DVIP. A 30 mm decorative cladding panel with A1 fire-rated configurations that can outperform much thicker mineral wool systems, while delivering architectural colours and textures.
“I want a rapid DIY fix for cold or hot walls—no builders.”
Choose VIW. 4 mm peel-and-stick vacuum-insulated sheets. In typical single-brick examples, VIW cuts effective heat flow dramatically (up to ≈87% in worked comparisons), with clean decorative finishes.
“I move temperature-sensitive goods and want long hold times without power or ice.”
Choose VIBB. Our Vacuum-Insulated Bag-or-Box range—Medical Box, Deep Cold Box, Rolling Cart Cover, and Fresh Bag—keeps 2–8 °C for hours to days (scenario-dependent) without plugs or gel packs.
“Windows are the weak point; I can’t replace glazing (listed building, rental).”
Choose VIC. A vacuum-insulated curtain with U = 1.87 W·m⁻²·K⁻¹ that installs like any drape and can trim window losses by about 33% in use—no contractors, no scaffolding.
“I want the benefits of VIC plus gentle heat for evening comfort.”
Choose VIHC. Our heatable variant combines a 3 mm vacuum layer with an ultra-thin heating mesh; around 1 kWh for three hours of soft radiant warmth. TRL 9 and launching 2025.

New application ideas you may not have considered

Buildings and estates

Heritage façades: DVIP to upgrade thermal performance while preserving streetscape; VIC or VIHC internally for listed windows where replacement is prohibited.
Social housing portfolios: VIW in cold rooms and reveals; VIC for night-time heat retention; standardised VIP cassettes for communal areas.
Student halls & HMOs: VIW for quick wins during summer breaks; VIC to stabilise night-time comfort with minimal maintenance.
Hotels: VIC or VIHC on street-facing glazing to cut boiler runtime; VIBB Rolling Cart Covers to keep banqueting food in range from kitchen to ballroom.
Healthcare and labs: DVIP façades for non-combustible performance; VIBB Medical Boxes for vaccines and pathology routes; VIC to reduce draughts in wards without touching the windows.
Museums & archives: VIC to stabilise display-case rooms; VIP liners in climate enclosures; DVIP for back-of-house walls where fire class is critical.
Schools & nurseries: VIHC for zoned warmth in early-morning occupancy; VIW for north-facing classrooms.

Transport, mobility and industrial

EV and battery systems: Flexible VIPs for pack separators, cabin hot-spot shielding and HVAC ducts; VIBB for temperature-controlled spares and chemistry samples.
Rail, metro and coach interiors: VIPs in door panels and bulkheads to reduce HVAC load without stealing passenger space.
Cold-store docks and last-mile delivery: VIBB Rolling Cart Covers to avoid temperature excursions during loading and staging.
Caravans, motorhomes and marine: VIPs in fridge liners and hatch insulation; VIC for panoramic glazing when parked.
Data centres & edge sites: VIPs for hot-aisle containment skins, battery rooms and door panels; VIHC for staff comfort during maintenance windows without touching facility HVAC.
Construction site welfare cabins & modular units: VIW for rapid setup; VIC to temper large glazed fronts.

Public service and humanitarian

Vaccination outreach & field clinics: VIBB Medical Boxes for 2–8 °C transport and staging; VIW to improve thermal comfort in temporary rooms.
Disaster relief: VIBB for medicines and safe food distribution; VIW and VIC for rapid shelter upgrades where power is scarce.

Retail and food service

Fresh-food e-commerce: VIBB Deep Cold Boxes for routing to micro-fulfilment hubs; Rolling Cart Covers for in-store picking runs.
Cafés and hospitality: VIHC in seating zones near glass to lift perceived comfort without turning up the thermostat.

Product snapshots—what you should know before you specify

1) Flexible Vacuum Insulation Panels (VIPs)

Why: Maximum R-value at minimal thickness; custom geometries.
Where: Façades, reveals, HVAC, doors, vehicles, EVs, data-centre racks.
Headline: λ ≈ 0.0025 W·m⁻¹·K⁻¹ in our programme; complex shapes and cut-outs available.
Note: Protect against puncture; design fixings and edges early.

2) Decorative Integrated VIP (DVIP)

Why: External wall upgrade with A1 fire-rated options and a designer finish.
Where: New-build and retrofit façades; exposed walls needing weatherable skins.
Headline: ≈30 mm panel; lab data show conductivity < 7 mW·m⁻¹·K⁻¹; outperforms very thick conventional build-ups at like-for-like thickness.
Note: Factory-assembled panels improve programme certainty; full CAD support.

3) Vacuum Insulated Wallpaper (VIW)

Why: DIY, fast, thin and decorative; apply to the rooms you feel most.
Where: Cold north-facing walls, box rooms, flats where external EWI is impossible.
Headline: ≈4 mm; λ < 5 mW·m⁻¹·K⁻¹; up to ≈87% heat-flow reduction in worked wall examples; typical UK payback measured in a few years per m².
Note: Prepare dry substrates; avoid penetrations; stagger sheets for a neat finish.

4) VIBB—Vacuum-Insulated Bag-or-Box

Why: Hold temperature without power or ice; simpler SOPs, less waste.
Where: Healthcare, food service, agriculture, emergency response.
Headline: Medical Box maintains 2–8 °C for days in moderate ambients; Deep Cold Box for multi-day food logistics; Rolling Cart Cover holds <10 °C over service windows; Fresh Bag keeps groceries safe on hot days.
Note: Pre-condition loads; pack densely; limit openings to extend hold time.

5) Vacuum Insulated Curtain (VIC)

Why: Window losses without window works; ideal for rentals and heritage.
Where: Homes, hotels, offices, schools—anywhere glazing dominates comfort.
Headline: U = 1.87 W·m⁻²·K⁻¹ curtain assembly; about 33% window-loss reduction in use; installs like any drape; VIP tiles are removable.
Note: Add side returns and sensible stack-back to minimise edge effects.

6) Vacuum Insulated Heatable Curtain (VIHC) — launching 2025

Why: Insulate and add gentle radiant warmth at low power.
Where: UK/EU living rooms, bedrooms, study spaces; hotels and lounges.
Headline: 7 mm assembly; vacuum layer plus ultra-thin heating mesh; ≈1 kWh for 3 h of comfort; TRL 9.
Note: Plug-in convenience; plan a tidy cable route; integrated safety controls.

How to choose—three quick questions

Is the problem the wall, the window, or the route?
Wall → VIW or VIP/DVIP. Window → VIC/VIHC. Transport/storage → VIBB.
Do you need non-combustible façades with a finished look?
Yes → DVIP. No → VIP cassettes or VIW for interiors.
DIY or contractor install?
DIY → VIW, VIC, VIHC, VIBB. Contractor/architect-led → VIP, DVIP.

Budget and payback—rules of thumb

DIY upgrades (VIW, VIC, VIHC): lowest disruption, fastest path to comfort; paybacks typically in a few winters depending on tariff and room usage.
Façade projects (DVIP): capex is higher but combines energy, aesthetics and fire performance in one scope; value uplift through improved EPC and curb appeal.
Industrial and logistics (VIP, VIBB): savings arise from smaller HVAC loads, reduced spoilage, and simplified operations; often compelling on operational cost alone.

We can run a free, quick-turn payback sketch if you share your tariffs, hours of use, wall or window areas, and a photo or drawing.

Engineering notes

All performance figures are from our development and test programme or worked design examples. Real outcomes vary with geometry, fixings, air-tightness, solar gains, usage patterns and local climate. We’ll help you specify to the result you want.
For safety, durability and compliance, ask us for CAD details, installation sheets and fire classifications matched to your project.

Ready to move from idea to action?

Contact our Customer Service Team for samples, specifications, CAD support and tailored pricing.
Prefer a direct conversation? Email or phone Professor Saim Memon—let’s review drawings, run a quick U-value or route-hold estimate, and map the fastest path to impact.
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