HyperKewl™ Evaporative Cooling Vests and Caps to Help Workers Combat Effects of Summer Heat Stress
HyperKewl evaporative cooling vest
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HyperKewl evaporative cooling vests and cooling caps were introduced recently by Certified labs as part of their safety equipment product line. The innovative safety apparel can help cool workers outdoors for up to ten hours and aid in fending off heat exhaustion.
According to OSHA, thousands of workers each year become sick from occupational heat exposure, and some deaths occur prompted by heat stress. These illnesses and deaths are preventable. Workers at risk of heat stress include outdoor workers and workers in hot environments such as firefighters, emergency service and police/security workers. Construction, utility, agriculture/grounds and maintenance workers also face heat stress risks. Workers at greater risk of heat stress include those who are 65 years of age or older, are overweight, have heart disease or high blood pressure, or take medications that may be affected by extreme heat.
HyperKewl vests and caps, from Techniche International, are made with a unique polymer embedded fabric that soaks up and stores water inside and then evaporates slowly over eight to 12 hours. This creates an extended cooling effect that helps workers in hot work environments maintain higher energy levels and fend off heat exhaustion.
The vests feature a comfortable, quilted nylon outer layer, a HyperKewl polymer embedded fabric inner layer, a water-repellent nylon liner and black cotton/poly elastic trim, plus a V-neck with zipper closure. They provide five to ten hours of cooling relief per one- to two-minute soaking. The vests are lightweight and durable.
The cooling caps provide five to ten hours of cooling relief per soaking combined with head and eye protection from the sun. Featuring six panels, they are made with a 100-percent cotton outer layer, a HyperKewl polymer embedded fabric inner layer, a water-repellent nylon liner and a hook-and-loop closure for universal fit. Caps are available in khaki or hi-viz lime with reflective stripes.
Because the nylon inner liners on these vests and caps repel water, the user stays dry even while being cooled by the water evaporative effect. The garments are lightweight and reusable over and over. The vests are designed to be worn outside of any other clothing to ensure proper evaporation of the absorbed water.
Contact me for a free catalog or for more information. Peter.minsal@certifiedlabs.com 786-285-3190
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