Schirusz

Schirusz, also known by its tradenames of Thermalsilk or MemoryCloth. A silky, synthetic fabric that, fashioned into garments, shrinks or expands (activated by the wearer's body heat) to fit like a second skin on the wearer's body. It's often correctly touted as the next best thing to being naked. It is so snug that some sophonts wear under- or overgarments for modesty's sake. Schirusz is air-permeable and very comfortable to wear. It's main markets in the Beyond are the Mapepire Cluster (especially Lilith), Eslyat Magistry, & Die Weltbund as well as the Trelyn Domain in the Vanguard Reaches. It is also a popular item for hijacking & resale to planets where the cloth would not normally affordable. Schirusz is made by several concerns in the Imperium. TL12 Cr2000 per meter (Cr5000-Cr15000 outside the Imperium). This fabric is often used to tailor nudesuits.

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