Aerogel price factors for blankets, felts, pads, and panels.
Aerogel price is not one figure. Silica aerogel insulation is supplied as blankets, felts, pads, and panels, and each form can have different dimensions, facings, densities, and order quantities. The starting prices below come from Qiyao’s Made-in-China store on 2026-10-11 and should be read as entry points, not quotations. For buyers comparing aerogel blankets and panels, the useful question is what changes the price per piece, per roll, or per project. This page explains the published data, the commercial drivers behind an aerogel price quote, and a method for comparing offers when units and configurations differ. Qiyao’s aerogel range includes blanket, felt, and pad formats.
What the published aerogel price data show
On the Made-in-China store dated 2026-10-11, aerogel felt appears with starting prices from $12.35/pc and from $20.00/pc. The store also listed 140 aerogel felt products on sale. These are “from” prices. They indicate that at least one listed configuration can be ordered at that entry price, not that all aerogel felt costs the same.
Units and configurations differ, so per-piece figures are not directly comparable. A piece may be a small pad, a cut blanket, a roll section, or a customized panel with different thickness, width, length, facing, and packaging. The product names show this variation. Qiyao lists “Aluminum Faced 3mm 6mm 10mm Silica Aerogel Insulation Blanket,” “Low Thermal Conductivity Aerogel Blanket Aerogel Thermal Insulation Felt,” “Aerogel Insulation Pad for Battery Cell Insulation,” “Silica Aerogel Sound Insulation Aerogel Blanket Pipeline,” and “Fire Resistance Thermal Insulation Silica Aerogel Padding.” Some aerogel products note “thickness available in customized options.”
For technical context, aerogel felt pages describe “low thermal conductivity” but do not publish a numeric value. Reflective foil products carry no published thermal-conductivity value because they work by reflecting radiant heat. VIP vacuum panels, a different category, state that thermal conductivity is lower than 0.003 W/m·K for the vacuum core. For comparison, the same store listed VIP panel starting prices from $3.11/pc and reflective foil from $0.15; these are different product categories and are not aerogel price benchmarks. When reading an aerogel price, first identify the product form and the configuration behind the per-piece number.
Price drivers behind an aerogel price quote
Several commercial factors move an aerogel price quote. Thickness is one. The “Aluminum Faced 3mm 6mm 10mm Silica Aerogel Insulation Blanket” name shows that 3 mm, 6 mm, and 10 mm versions are offered in the same product family. A thicker blanket uses more aerogel material per unit area, and that normally changes the quote.
Facing and lamination are another driver. Aluminum foil facing, PET lamination, or other surface layers add materials and processing steps, and they affect how the blanket is handled, joined, and protected. Density also matters in quotation practice because two blankets with the same length, width, and thickness can contain different amounts of silica aerogel. Density is not always published on product pages, so ask whether it is a fixed specification or a range. Facing can determine whether the product is supplied as a foil-faced blanket, a laminated film, or a composite.
Order volume affects how setup, cutting, packaging, and freight are spread across the order. A one-piece sample request and a repeated production order are not the same commercial transaction. For custom work, the quotation may separate material cost from cutting or lamination charges. A larger order can reduce the unit effect of fixed setup, but it does not change the specified thickness or facing.
Customization is part of the same picture. Some products state “thickness available in customized options,” and OEM/ODM is available. Custom sizes can change tooling, cutting, and lead time. The silica aerogel forms page explains how blanket, felt, pad, and panel formats differ. For standard orders, industry-typical lead time is 15–25 days; custom sizes are typically 25–35 days. These are generic lead-time ranges, not guaranteed dates. When requesting an aerogel price, specify the form, thickness, facing, dimensions, quantity, and whether the order is a sample, trial, or production run.
How buyers compare aerogel price quotes
Because suppliers quote in different units, buyers should normalize before comparing. Ask for a quote that states the covered area, thickness, and piece count so that the per-piece price can be converted into a consistent basis. If the supplier quotes per piece, request the length and width of that piece. If the supplier quotes per roll or per pack, request the roll width, length, and number of pieces. Then compare the same thickness and facing. A 3 mm aluminum-faced blanket and a 10 mm unfaced felt are different products, even if both are called aerogel.
Ask for the facing specification in writing. For example, a quote may refer to “Reflective Pet Al PE Laminated Foil Pet+Alu+PE,” or it may describe an aluminum-faced aerogel blanket. The facing changes handling, surface, and sometimes the need for additional protective layers. Density should also be stated if the supplier treats it as part of the specification.
Request samples. Samples are available, and they allow buyers to verify thickness, flexibility, surface finish, lamination, and cut quality before placing a larger order. For cold chain or battery applications, compare the relevant product family: “Aerogel Insulation Pad for Battery Cell Insulation” is not the same as a pallet shipper or a pipeline blanket. A practical comparison table should include product name, form, thickness, facing, dimensions, quantity, unit price basis, lead time, and sample availability. The aim is not to find the lowest per-piece number but to compare the same configuration. If the application is radiant heat control rather than conductive insulation, the comparison changes because reflective foil products carry no published thermal-conductivity value. If the application is vacuum insulation, VIP panels state thermal conductivity lower than 0.003 W/m·K for the vacuum core, but that is a separate product category.
Samples and small orders
Samples are available, and OEM/ODM is available. Small orders can be used to confirm form, thickness, facing, and handling before a production run. Sample requests should include the intended application, target thickness, facing, and dimensions. If a custom size is required, include the drawing or dimensions and the expected order volume.
Qiyao’s Made-in-China store is a Diamond Member since 2023 and an Audited Supplier; it listed 1,622 products on sale on 2026-10-11. The Alibaba store is a Multispecialty Supplier with 10 years, a 5.0/5 rating from 21 reviews, average response within 3 hours, on-time delivery 100.0%, and US $100,000+ in transactions. Certificates available upon request. For samples, custom sizes, or an aerogel price quotation, contact Judy at +86 0571 8606 2609 or [email protected], or use the contact page. Industry-typical lead times are 15–25 days for standard orders and 25–35 days for custom sizes; confirm at time of order.
Closing
Aerogel price depends on more than the name on the product page. Thickness, facing, density, order volume, and customization all change the quote, and published “from” prices are only starting points. Buyers should normalize quotes by area, thickness, and configuration, then verify with samples. Qiyao can quote aerogel blankets, felts, pads, and related insulation products when the request includes dimensions, quantity, and application.