Cooling Vest
Caution Notes: Individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI) should consult with a health care provider prior to using a cooling vest. There is some question of the usefulness of such vests for persons with SCI.
Cost range: $50-$500, depending on vest type, cooling system, etc.
Limitations Addressed by Product: Respiratory
A Cooling Vest is designed to lower body temperature and make exposure to warm environments more bearable. There are primarily four types: Evaporative - soaked in water then lightly wrung out; the water interacts with cooling crystals or other cooling agents, reducing body temperature as it evaporates. Ice-chilled-cooling-energy packs activated in a freezer then placed in special pockets inside the vest to provide the cooling. Phase-change-also placed in pockets inside the vest, these packs contain non-toxic oils and fats that solidify (like wax) at 55-65º; providing cooling down to those temperatures for up to 6 hours. Cool-flow-uses a motor-powered pumping system that continually pumps water through the vest; intended for working conditions where one is stationary for long periods of time.
Caution Notes: Individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI) should consult with a health care provider prior to using a cooling vest. There is some question of the usefulness of such vests for persons with SCI.
Cost range: $50-$500, depending on vest type, cooling system, etc.
Limitations Addressed by Product: Respiratory| Source | Arctic Heat USA P.O. Box 11198 Fairfield, NJ, 07004 |
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| Website | www.arcticheatusa.com |
| admin@arcticheatusa.com |
| Source | Ergodyne Corporation 1021 Bandana Boulevard East, Suite 220 St. Paul, MN, 55108 |
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| Website | www.ergodyne.com |
| support@ergodyne.com | |
| Phone | 800-225-8238 651-642-9889 |
| Fax | 651-642-1882 |
| Source | Polar Products, Incorporated 3380 Cavalier Trail Stow, OH, 44224 |
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| Website | www.polarproducts.com |
| polar@polarproducts.com | |
| Phone | 800-763-8423 330-253-9973 |
| Fax | 330-253-4233 |
| Source | TechNiche International 2575 Pioneer Avenue Suite 101 Vista, CA, 92081 |
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| Website | www.techniche-intl.com |
| Phone | 888-823-2665 |
| Est. Cost | $50-$500, depending on vest type, cooling system, etc. |
Last updated: Feb 06, 2025
