Workers in hot environments often need arm protection or full-body coverage without overheating. Cooling sleeves could be one solution.
Arm sleeves with cooling fabrics protect skin while wicking moisture. Some offer evaporative cooling when dampened. They often feature stretchable materials, and cooling technology like hydrophilic fibers.
Some brands: Safety Smart Gear Cooling Sleeves, Columbia Cooling Pants.
Cooling towels
Made from hyper-absorbent materials such as microfiber, these towels are soaked in water, wrung out, and draped around the neck or head for evaporative cooling.
They have the advantage of being reusable, portable, and can stay cool for hours. Some snap to reactivate cooling.
They are useful for breaks or light tasks in hot environments.
Some brand examples: Ergodyne Chill-Its Towels, AlphaCool Towels.
Cooling bandanas and neck wraps
Wraps or scarves filled with cooling gel or evaporative fabric cool the neck's pulse points.
They are lightweight, tie-on designs, some with rechargeable cooling inserts. Effective cooling for workers moving between tasks.
Some brands: MyCoolingStore Neck Coolers, Safety Smart Gear Neck Scarves, Miracool, PortWest CV05.
