A material comprising aerogel particles and a polytetrafluoroethylene
(PTFE) binder is formed having a thermal conductivity of less than or
equal to 25 mW/m K at atmospheric conditions. The material is moldable or
formable, having little or no shedding of filler particles, and may be
formed into structures such as tapes or composites, for example, by
bonding the material between two outer layers. Advantageously, composites
may be flexed, stretched, or bent without significant dusting or loss of
insulating properties.