Phase Change Technology
The Glacier Tek constant temperature vest
is a completely unique body management device. The unique
cooling formulation encapsulated in an anatomically designed CoolPack,
makes a change in minutes from a
clear liquid to a semi-solid, white waxy form and maintains = 59° F
(15° C) throughout its cooling cycle, and
can be energized thousands of times. Unlike the extremely cold temperatures
of ice and gel, the higher
temperature formulation in the CoolPacks works in harmony with the body.
When wearing an energized
cool vest, this cool phase change
material heat sinks the excessive heat the body creates when exercising,
wearing protective clothing, encapsulating suits or just working
in HOT environments.
How does it feel?
When you first put an energized vest or jacket on, it feels cool, not cold.
Since skin temperature is
approximately 92° F (33° C),
each individual will react differently to its cooling sensation. Some individuals
may feel a slight cooling throughout the duration of the cooling life cycle,
while others may not. After approximately
30 to 45 minutes, some individuals may feel very little of the “cooling
sensation”. Why? Because the body
is reacting very well to this higher temperature and acclimating. Unlike
the painful cold shock one feels
when ice or gel is placed against the skin, the comfortable
59° F (15° C)
temperature of the CoolPack feels
more like jumping into a swimming pool…. for the first few minutes
it feels cool, and then, as time passes,
you hardly notice the sensation. Hence, the body has acclimated to the
cooler temperature.
Physiologically how does it work?
Basically, when the body needs to regulate its temperature, the brain triggers
vasodilatation of the blood
vessels to increase the blood flow to the peripheral skin areas of the
body to stimulate sweating. An
increase in heart rate occurs, and the body begins its natural process
of temperature regulation. As the
cooling formulation inside the CoolPack absorbs your body’s excessive
heat, it is cooling the soft tissues
and blood as it circulates throughout the cardiovascular system. As the
blood and soft tissue become
cooler, less metabolic activity is required to meet the demand to regulate
your body’s internal temperature.
By cooling the blood flow without vasoconstriction, hypoxia is avoided
and proper oxygen flow is
maintained. Your body remains calm, metabolic activity may slow, and less
body fluids are forfeited
maintaining suitable electrolyte balance needed for proper muscle function
and optimum physical
performance. Akin to a radiator in an automobile and automobile engine,
the formulation in the CoolPack
absorbs and wicks away the bodies heat. As the body’s engine becomes
cooler, less heat needs to be expelled. As its internal temperature is regulated
and maintained, the body experiences less stress, so the
brain doesn’t trigger the need for additional hyperactivity required
to regulate the body’s temperature.
When wearing a Glacier Tek cool vest or jacket for heat stress relief,
the individuals will feel more
energetic and alert. Phase Change Cooling Technology is most effective
when good thermal conductivity
is maintained. A light Tee shirt can be worn for Hygiene reasons, but is
not necessary because of the safe
59° F
(15°C) temperature provided by the CoolPacks.
The Cool Jackets and Cool Vest were designed for the industrial safety
market. However their use has
expanded to include Hazmat Teams, Foundries, under Bunker Gear and Military
Flak Jackets, Costume
Characters and by workers required to wear Chemical or Biological protective
clothing.
The phase change material utilized in our Cool Jackets and Vest acts as
a heat sync to draw heat away
from the user. If compared to an automobile, the heart works like the water
pump and the CoolPacks like
the radiator cooling the entire engine. When used properly the CoolPacks
work systemically to help
maintain a safe core temperature.
The CoolPacks can be charged in Ice and Water in about 20 minutes or in
a refrigerator in 30 minutes. The
CoolPacks are completely charged when the clear liquid inside the packs
turns into a White Solid. The
CoolPacks continue to maintain a 59° F (15° C) temperature as long
as any portion of the Phase Change
Material remains solid within the pack.
Individuals will feel the initial cooling effect of the CoolPacks; However,
It is important to note that as the
body becomes acclimated to the 59° F (15° C) temperature the sensation
of cool may decrease; However,
the CoolPacks are still drawing the heat away from your body. The effect
experienced is similar to jumping
into a swimming pool, the initial coolness of the water seems to decrease,
but the water is still drawing the
heat away from the body.
Cool Jackets and Vest
- Proven to Out Perform
Ice, Gel or Evaporative cooling vest.
- Reduces chances of heat stress – heat
stroke and other job site injuries.
- Helps maintain a Safe Body Core
Temperature.
- Increases Alertness and Production Capabilities
22% - 37%.
- Decreases reaction time improves
safety when operating machinery.
- Maintains a constant 59° F
(15° C) temperature.
- Recharges in 20 minutes and
last up to 2.5 hours in a 100° F
(38° C)
environment.
- Weighs less than 5 lb. Complete.
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Glacier Tek, Inc.
(800) 482-0533
P.O. Box 120642
West Melbourne, FL 32912-0642
Customer Service Fax (321) 676-5950
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