Cool Vest®
These vests create a cooling energy from Phase Change Material mechanically sealed in durable inserts. After freezing the inserts in ice water or a refrigerator for 30 minutes, the vests deliver constant cool temperature. The Phase Change Material maintains a constant temperature of 58°F/14°C during it's transition from a solid to a liquid. This ensures that the wearer receives a constant cooling temperature throughout the entire two to three hour period.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| Lakeland Industries, Inc. |
| Product Name |
| Cool Vest® |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical; Biological; Radiological/Nuclear; Explosives; |
| Detection Method |
| PPE/Decon |
| Application |
| Personal Protective Equipment; |
| Equipment Type |
| PPE |
| Product Synopsis |
| These vests create a cooling energy from Phase Change Material mechanically sealed in durable inserts. After freezing the inserts in ice water or a refrigerator for 30 minutes, the vests deliver constant cool temperature. The Phase Change Material maintains a constant temperature of 58°F/14°C during it's transition from a solid to a liquid. This ensures that the wearer receives a constant cooling temperature throughout the entire two to three hour period. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Weight |
| <30 lbs. |
| Power Requirements |
| None |
| Transportability |
| Person-Portable |
| Available Accessories |
| Set of 4 Cool Vest replacement inserts |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years; when stored in original packaging |
| Unit Cost |
| $180.00 - $380.00 depending on which fabric option chosen |
| Activation Method |
| Ice water, Refrigeration |
| Active or Passive Cooling |
| Both |
| Cooling Mechanism |
| Phase Change Material (PCM) |
| Cooling Temperature Range |
| Variable |
| Decontaminable |
| Yes |
| Flammable |
| Polycotton - Yes; Nomex® and Banox® options - No |
| Material |
| Cooling Vest is available in Polycotton or Nomex® or Banox® which are both flame-resistant coated cotton |
| Operating Time |
| 3 hours |
| Recharge Time |
| 30 minutes in ice water or refrigerator |
| Reusable |
| Yes |
| Sizes |
| One size fits most (adjustable straps) |
| Washable |
| Yes |
| Training Required |
| <1 hour training |
| Training Available |
| No |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| Warranties |
| Yes |
