An ode to the Hydrogel-04 cooling vest
A body cooler
And cool it does. Not for 5 minutes. Not for 5 hours. No, a solid 72 hours of cooling. You'll sweat a lot less with this vest, as the vest does the work for you.
Why the Hydrogel-04 cooling vest?
Ideal for 25 to 40 degrees Celsius
Looking for some extra cooling on days when the temperature is on the tropical side? Then consider a cooling solution such as the Hydrogel-04 cooling vest. This vest works ideally at temperatures between 25 and 40 degrees Celsius and up to 90% humidity.
The Hydrogel-04 is a cooling vest that works based on water evaporation. Thanks to this technology, the vest provides up to 72 hours of cooling. For more intense cooling, the vest can also be placed in the freezer (do not fold!), after which it works for about 2 hours and then switches to the evaporation method.
Hydrogel cooling
The cooling vest contains compartments filled with gel. This gel can absorb water when the vest is submerged. This process takes about 20 minutes. After those 20 minutes, the vest needs a drying time of about 30 minutes before you can wear it.
Your body heat causes the water to evaporate from the vest, thereby dissipating body heat. For this process to work optimally, it is important that the vest can breathe. Therefore, you cannot wear clothing over the hydrogel vest.
Since activation by soaking and drying takes about an hour, it is advisable to activate the vest the evening before use. Do you want to know if the vest is completely water-free? You can feel this by the gel in the compartments, which eventually turns into hard granules.
1 cooling vest fits all
The hydrogel can be used very broadly. You can wear it while walking, exercising, and working (e.g., courier, garden maintenance). Women can also benefit greatly from it during pregnancy in the summer. The vest is also very well received by people suffering from MS. A cooling vest for MS patients can be very useful because high temperatures often cause additional symptoms.
Durable polyester
The vest is made of polyester, which makes it hard-wearing. An additional advantage is that the material dries easily. Since you have to activate the vest in water, this is convenient. The 9(!) available sizes and polyester sides ensure that you can wear it snugly, which makes it extra comfortable.
What makes a cooling vest so good?
We experience the most comfort regarding warmth between 18 and 25 degrees Celsius. Above that, we quickly get too warm. To keep the temperature bearable, a cooling vest can be the solution. You can truly wear such a vest anywhere. At home, outdoors, in the car, during a bike ride. You don't necessarily have to look for air conditioning or a fan to find some cooling.
Get the most out of your cooling clothing
9 sizes available
This cooling vest has a zip closure, making it very easy to put on and take off. All 9 different sizes have polyester sides for extra comfort and a good fit. Measure your chest circumference and use the information below to find your ideal size:
- XS = chest circumference 92cm
- S = chest circumference 96cm
- M = chest circumference 100cm
- L = chest circumference 104cm
- XL = chest circumference 108cm
- 2XL = chest circumference 112cm
- 3XL = chest circumference 116cm
- 4XL = chest circumference 120cm
- 5XL = chest circumference 124cm
Also not to be missed
Pleasant weight distribution
The Hydrogel-04 distributes the weight of the water it absorbs evenly across the entire upper body. Dry, the vest weighs 250 grams; activated, it weighs 2200 grams. Thanks to this weight distribution and the good fit, you barely feel you're wearing it. The vest has a zip at the front, so it's easy to put on and take off.
3 finishes
The vest has received 3 finishes, making it flame-retardant, quick-drying, and anti-static.
The Hydrogel-04 and the Hydrogel-05 are almost identical. They cool for the same duration and equally well, and both can be closed with a sturdy zip. The only difference between these two variants is the sides of the vest.
The Hydrogel-04 sides are made of polyester. The sides of the Hydrogel-05 close with Velcro. Both have their advantages and disadvantages. For example, the Hydrogel-04 fits the body more snugly (provided you have the correct size), and the Hydrogel-05 is easier to swap between people with slightly different builds. Handy if, for example, you need to share the vest with your colleagues.
