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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) can be frustrating and bewildering to travelers. Whether you're a first-time flyer or a seasoned veteran, reviewing TSA regulations and policies is always a good idea. We've compiled a quick guide to zip you through the TSA line! &...

Meet Marnie Marnie is from New York State and is an active mom, wife and artist. When she was diagnosed with MS in 2015 she said one of the hardest adjustments to life with MS is the fatigue she would feel in the heat. Because of her ThermApparel UnderCool Cooling Vest Marnie is able to still...

  You might have seen a ThermApparel Cooling Vest in action and didn't even know it!  Did you know many Movies and TV shows with fall and winter scenes are filmed in July and August in 90˚F+ hot Atlanta, California, Florida heat? Yup! Can you imagine weari...

download the checklist     Living with MS teaches how to be prepared for the unexpected and emergencies, many handle the unexpected everyday and are excellent at coping with emergencies. With planning, preparing for an emergency or natural disaster can be reassuring. Knowing t...

Meet Ruth In 2007 she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. That diagnosis pushed her to find ways remain active. She is retired and spends her time visiting her grandchildren and bicycling all over the United States. Her greatest bike ride accomplishment so far was in 2013 riding...

Listen to Dr. Gretchen Hawley of The MSing Link and Kurtis Kracke co-founder of ThermApparel chat about what sets ThermApparel apart from other cooling brands, the technology behind the cooling packs, sizing, all the considerations taken when creating this vest, and more! If you have heat intoleranc...

The UnderCool vest can help reduce recovery time and fatigue They are even using it at the Tokyo Olympic Games   Written By: David Lyons B.S., CPT, National Fitness Hall of Fame inductee, and Kurtis Kracke, CEO & Founder of ThermApparel I have been a trainer for more than 40 yea...

  SHORT ANSWER: Garment, yes. Cooling Packs, no.  LONGER ANSWER: Yes! The UnderCool Garment is machine washable. ThermApparel Cooling Vests are made of 2 items; Nylon and Spandex (all our products are Latex free). Here is the breakdown.  MESH: 89% Nylon / 11% Spa...

Meet Jenny Jenny is from Canada. She lived and loved life to the fullest. She was an artist, an outdoor enthusiast, and a thrill seeking, obsessive athlete. She was diagnosed with Relapsing Remitting MS in 2014 and her whole life as she knew it was gone in a matter of weeks. It was a fast an...

      submit your #RipUpMS Video.. #RIPUPMS  WITH US NOW  Help us Create a Space for People to Share Tips, Learn, and Discuss MS and its Wide-ranging Difficulties. Join forces with ThermApparel to #RIPUPMS. We are helping by raising awaren...

Meet Megan Megan is a self-taught artist who uses illustration to cope with her chronic health conditions, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Postural-Orthostatic-Tachycardia Syndrome, POTS. While studying Occupational Therapy, she experienced an episode of spontaneous paralysis that led her back into a...

ROCHESTER, NY, UNITED STATES, July 13, 2022/EINPresswire.com/ -- There’s no argument the climate is changing and it’s getting brutally hotter. Whether at work, rest, or play, the heat is dangerous, causing more deaths than ever before. That’s why ThermApparel, the maker of...

Build an easy-to-implement custom cooling plan using cooling gear like the ThermApparel UnderCool Cooling Vest to mitigate your personal heat risk. Over the past six blogs we have shared a lot of information on many of the factors that can increase the risk of heat stress and heat-rel...

  In the same way we have different tools in the kitchen and the shed, there are many different cooling aids for various  situations and environments.  First, let's start by talking about the different types of cooling gear available to you. These are items that...

So far we have spent our time discussing all of the factors that affect our risk of heat related illness, from our age to the humidity. Now we finally get to talk about the things we have control over: the actions we take/or don’t take, the choices we make, and how we prepare. This wil...

Now that we have a better understanding of our personal risk factors, let's talk about the factors being imposed on us by our surroundings. There are 5 main environmental factors: temperature, humidity, direct sun, other nearby heat sources, and air movement. We will discuss in detail...

ThermApparel Cooling Packs can be recharged 3 different ways. Fridge, freezer and ice water. Watch Julia show you the 3 different ways and then watch and listen to Brad explain the difference in this quick 4 min video and learn that you mom was right, don't eat and talk at the same time&nda...

Meet Annamarie Because of her ThermApparel UnderCool Cooling Vest she was able to take a trip of a lifetime to Jordan and was able to enjoy Petra, The Dead Sea, Wadi Rum Desert and the Jordan ruins in Jaresh. She also was able to hike in 90F / 33C, ride a donkey, an Arabian horse a...

Part 3 of our Cooling Plan Series is all about YOU!  In order to be able to talk about the multitude of risk factors with regards to the heat. We are breaking them up into three blog entries covering your personal risk factors, environmental risk factors, and risk factors which you...

Today, when facing health issues, we assume there are easy fixes: a pill for that, or a procedure for this. Unfortunately, when it comes to heat-related illnesses, there are no easy fixes.  Our only options are hydration and rest.. For this reason a cooling plan SHOULD NOT revolve around wh...

Welcome to Entry #1 in our new Blog series: Crafting a Personalized Cooling Plan.  Over the course of the next month we are diving into the science of how our bodies deal with heat, how different environments require different strategies for cooling, and the many strategies available to...

Welcome to the home page for the Blog series: Crafting a Personalized Cooling Plan. Dive into the science of how our bodies deal with heat, how different environments require different strategies for cooling, and the many strategies available to reduce the risk of heat so you can improv...

"What do I need to decide before ordering one of these?"  Bundle your order and save. Upgrade from an UnderCool to a Festival or Adventure to save on extra sets of packs or an extra vest.   UnderCool Bundle   1 Vest Garment (your choice of white or b...

  Quick Guide to Cooling Times * Please note. All cooling time will vary based on your own use and personal level of heat sensitivity.  The ExtendedCool Cooling Packs last 2-3 hours depending on your level of activity. 3+ hours if you're wearing it inside in an air-c...

Are you heat sensitive and worried about attending a wedding? Summer weddings can be hot and the heat from a formal dress or full tux can be dangerous. ThermApparel has helped many Brides, Grooms, members of the bridal party, parents and guests who have heat sensitivity but don’t want to mi...

      Watch Julia and Kurtis explain and demonstrate a quick way to switch out your extra Cooling Packs that come with the Festival and Adventure Bundles without taking your shirt off.  Cooling Packs without taking your shirt off.  Tips: Wear your vest...

 Meet Sarah She is a wife and a mother of two very busy boys and two fur babies. She is a resident assistant at a an assisted living facility. She told me that one of her best accomplishments is being a mother and advocate for her two boys who are both autistic. "I absolutely l...

Currently UnderCool comes in 7 sizes XXS - XXL to fit a wide variety of body shapes and sizes, because “one size fits all” really isn’t true. UnderCool needs to fit your body like a glove to give you the best cooling support. Watch Julia explain how to get the best measurement and...

  (Note: This was the first time we tried Zoom and Facebook Live together. There are a few seconds of silence at the beginning before we realized we were live, lol. Ahhh technology. Listen and watch Kathy Reagan from FUMS interview the ThermApparel team. Brad, Kurtis and Julia about...

  May is National Lupus Month       May is Lupus Awareness Month! It's an opportunity for the Lupus community to join together across the country to raise awareness of the physical, emotional and economic impact of lupus. Join ThermApparel this month in help...