The difference between surviving and not surviving extremely cold weather can be as thin as a sheet of metallic plastic, or Mylar. Heat retention is vital when there are no other sources of heat or ...

Remarkably light and compact, the new Space Blanket from Graham Medical Products packs a lot of performance into a small package. The unique, ultra-light Mylar material acts as a wind and moisture ...

When you cancel a marathon, like the New York City Marathon on Friday, you're left with a bunch of bottled water, generators, mylar blankets, and lots of energy-giving foods like apples and peanuts.