Aging, Thermoregulation and Everyday Clothing

Presented by Kite Creates (KITE) and the Fabric Based Research Platform (FIBRE).

As we age, staying comfortable—especially at night—can become more challenging. This 1‑hour workshop explores how our bodies regulate temperature, why this changes over time, and how the clothes and fabrics we use every day can support better sleep and comfort.

**This is a hybrid event, the streaming link will be sent out to registered attendee's through Eventbrite, 2 hours before the event starts.

Location: Innovations Gallery.

Led by Dr. Azadeh Yadollahi, Director of the fabric Based Research Platform and a leading scientist in sleep research, this presentation explains how our bodies respond to heat and cold as we age, why temperature swings may feel more intense, and how this impacts sleep quality and overall wellbeing.

Presented by Dr. Saiful Hoque, a materials scientist, this talk explores how fabrics and clothing can help the body regulate temperature naturally. Learn how fiber types, layering, and material properties can keep you comfortable day and night.

• Adults who want to understand their changing comfort and sleep needs

• Anyone experiencing night‑time discomfort, temperature swings, or restless sleep

• Individuals interested in making better choices about the fabrics and clothing they use
• Students interested in Textiles and Thermoregulation

• Gain a clearer understanding of how your body regulates temperature with age

• Discover how simple clothing and bedding choices can improve comfort and sleep

• Learn directly from leading experts in sleep science and materials science

• Leave with practical tips you can apply immediately in daily life

The Innovation Gallery is on the ground floor, the nearest entrance is at 550 University Avenue which has a ramp. You can also enter via the Elm Street entrance.

The University Health Network’s KITE Research Institute is redefining what’s possible in injury prevention, rehabilitation research, aging and accessibility. As part of UHN, Canada's top research hospital, KITE combines groundbreaking science with real‑world impact to transform care, improve quality of life and support independent living. KITE is part of the World Health Organization's new Disability Health Equity Network, and it was named to the inaugural Forbes in its Accessibility 100 list in 2025.

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