Dual-mode leather-like nanotextiles for adaptive thermal regulation

In response to the limitations of conventional thermal management materials, such as restricted functionality, narrow temperature adaptability, and poor breathability, flexibility, and stretchability, this highlight presents a breathable, dual-mode leather-like nanotextile (LNT) with asymmetric pleated photonic microstructures and Janus wettability. This innovative design enables efficient and adaptive personal thermal regulation across a broad temperature range, while significantly improving wearer comfort through optimized moisture management and mechanical compliance. The proposed LNT opens new pathways for developing next-generation smart textiles, showing great potential for real-world applications in dynamic and demanding environments.