Cooling Vest with Cool58® Phase Change
The cooling vest fits snug to the body for cooling. This cooling vest has adjustable hook and loop straps at the chest, waist and shoulders for a snug and customized fit. The clean design (with no logos or visible pack pockets!) can be worn over clothing or discreetly underneath uniforms.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| Polar Products |
| Product Name |
| Cooling Vest with Cool58® Phase Change |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical; Biological; Radiological/Nuclear |
| Detection Method |
| PPE/Decon |
| Application |
| Personal Protective Equipment; |
| Product Model Number |
| PCV-PC |
| Equipment Type |
| PPE |
| Product Synopsis |
| The cooling vest fits snug to the body for cooling. This cooling vest has adjustable hook and loop straps at the chest, waist and shoulders for a snug and customized fit. The clean design (with no logos or visible pack pockets!) can be worn over clothing or discreetly underneath uniforms. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| U.S. Government and Military (GSA contract holder) |
| Weight |
| <30 lbs. |
| Power Requirements |
| None |
| Transportability |
| Person-Portable |
| Available Accessories |
| Cool58® cooling pack strips; Choice of khaki or blue color |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years; when stored in unopened original packaging |
| Unit Cost |
| $200.00 |
| Activation Method |
| Body heat |
| Active or Passive Cooling |
| Both |
| Cooling Mechanism |
| Phase Change |
| Cooling Temperature Range |
| Varies |
| Flammable |
| The Cool58® cooling packs are non-flammable. The vest itself is not flame resistant. |
| Material |
| 100% cotton twill and an insulated outer composite fabric to direct the cooling energy toward the body |
| Operating Time |
| 2-3 hours depending on environment, activity, and personal metabolism |
| Recharge Time |
| 20 minutes when submerged ice water |
| Reusable |
| Yes |
| Sizes |
| One size fits most |
| Types of Cooling |
| Heat activated |
| Washable |
| Yes |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| The vest includes four (4) Cool58® cooling pack strips |
| Training Required |
| <1 hour training |
| Training Available |
| No |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| Warranties |
| Yes |
