COOLING VEST
FROM JUST 54.95
Choose the right cooling vest
The great thing about cooling clothing is that you can simply wear it over your normal clothes. A cooling vest comes in many sizes anyway, but we also offer 2 types:
PCM (Phase Change Material)
Called phase change cooling vests in Dutch. These vests contain substances that change phase (solid/liquid) with varying temperatures. During the phase change, these substances absorb heat, allowing you to stay cool. Since the elements can be cooled in the freezer, they can provide a lot of cooling, especially at the beginning.
Evaporative cooling vests
Sold by us under the name 'hydrogel'. These vests work in the same way as your body when you sweat. Your body produces moisture that dissipates heat upon evaporation. A hydrogel vest contains granules that absorb water. While wearing, the water evaporates from the vest. In this process, your body heat is dissipated, and you cool down!
Features, pros and cons
Both the PCM and evaporative hydrogel vests have their own characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses. We've listed them for you:
PCM cooling vest
- Very consistent cooling during phase change
- Also cools well in high humidity
- Cools well at high temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius
- Does not release moisture, so they don't feel wet
- Choice of cooling level by selecting elements
- Recharging/reloading the vest takes more time
- You need a fridge or freezer for the elements
- They are somewhat heavier and retain that weight
- Cools for up to 4 hours less than hydrogel vests
Hydrogel cooling vest
- Long-lasting cooling for up to 72 hours
- Easy to activate by submerging in water
- Becomes lighter during wear due to water evaporation
- Provides cooling from 25 degrees Celsius
- Effective in humidity up to 90%
- Additional cooling possible by activating in freezer (2 hours active)
- Less effective in high humidity
- The vest cools less intensely than a PCM vest
- Can feel uncomfortable because the vest gets wet during evaporation