COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for People Living with MS
Published January 12, 2021 116 Views
Last updated: January 11, 2021 Information in this blog post provided by The National MS Society Multiple Sclerosis & Coronavirus COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for People Living with MS Suspected COVID-19 and MS MS Treatment Guidelines During Coronavirus En Español...
Happy New Year 2021
Published January 8, 2021 25 Views
Happy New Year! Because of you we made it through 2020. Thank you! As this year closes and a new one begins, we send our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support. Happy New Year! Wishing you happine...
wear normal sized Santa shirts with no problem with a ThermApparel Cooling Vest
Published October 28, 2020 469 Views
I am truly impressed with the light weight material and design of the ThermApparel cooling vest. Without the ice packs the vest weighs only a couple ounces and folds up to literally fit into one hand. Because the vest is designed with all of the ice packs in the...
Santas have more concentrations and less fatigue with ThermApparel Cooling Vest
Published October 20, 2020 493 Views
It seems that the signature red suit is great up at the north pole but designed poorly for all of our heated malls and virtual visits. Even though Santa visits are going virtual this year, our Santas still need to keep their cool. Do you have problems with concentration and fati...
Scratch and Dent Sale
Published October 13, 2020 298 Views
Ready for your 2nd vest? Need a different color or want to have a backup vest at the ready? Did you gain or lose weight during the shutdown? Sometimes it takes a few UnderCool Vests to get the right size. As a result we have some gently used UnderCool Scratch and Dent Vests. Grab a 2nd Und...
STUDY: Cooling vests help MSers walk farther, longer
Published October 5, 2020 458 Views
STUDY: Cooling vests help MSers walk farther, longer Published: 20 August 2020 Effects of a cooling vest with sham condition on walking capacity in heat-sensitive people with Multiple Sclerosis Alex Buoite Stella, Fulvio Pasquin, Shawnda A. Morrison, Maria Elisa Morelli, Ale...
Meet The Team - Julia - Local Business Spotlight - Rochester Women Online
Published September 1, 2020 469 Views
Photography and cooling vests, an unlikely pair, yet, they are two passions that I love most. Why? Because helping people is what I do best. After 14 years of working in the photography industry with my husband, Kurtis Kracke, we decided to pursue another adventure—that’s when T...
MS Patients Using Cooling Vests Show Significant Exercise Gains
Published September 1, 2020 379 Views
Patients with “cold” cooling packs walked 46% farther. Wearing a cooling vest significantly improved the time and distance walked under conditions that can provoke heat sensitivity in people with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a small study. The study, &ldq...
Testimonial - My Cooling Vest Made All The Difference
Published August 8, 2020 397 Views
We LOVE hearing from our customers how their ThermApparel Cooling Vest helps them with their daily lives and get's them back in the saddle to enjoys life's simple pleasures, no matter what the activity is. We are a small company (there are only 3 of us, Kurtis, Brad and Julia) so all the lov...
What is the difference between ThermApparel Cooling Packs SlimCool and ExtendedCool
Published August 7, 2020 453 Views
Q. What's the Difference Between SlimCool and ExtendedCool Cooling Packs? The difference between the SlimCool and ExtendedCool Packs is the amount of cooling material in each. The ExtendedCool Packs weigh a little more so they last 1 hour longer. • SlimCool lasts 1-2 hours...
Innovative cooling vest improves performance racers overall performance
Published August 6, 2020 352 Views
Performance Racers are Staying Cool on the Track this Summer. Thanks to the ThermApparel UnderCool Cooling Vest This innovative cooling vest weighs less than two pounds and lasts longer than the competition—improving drivers overall performance. Imagine a cooling vest with no...
Installment plan with PayPal Credit for your ThermApparel Cooling Vest
Published July 30, 2020 548 Views
Did you know you can apply for an installment plan with PayPal Credit for your ThermApparel Cooling Vest? If approved you could have up to 6 months to pay for your ThermApparel Cooling Vest interest free! No Interest if paid in full in 6 months on purchases of $99 or mo...
Dr. Gretchen of the MSing Link's review of ThermApparel UnderCool Cooling Vests
Published July 27, 2020 259 Views
From our humble origins we have been striving to help people live active, comfortable, and safe lives. In a time like this we all need more help and we hope this information on masks and the pitfalls of their use can help. Remember that if you are overheating you can also make sure to...
Heat intolerance with Dr. Gretchen Hawley at The MSing Link
Published July 27, 2020 521 Views
A big thank you to Dr. Gretchen for the cool video talking about heat intolerance. She has great tips and suggestions for beating the heat. One of which is our ThermApparel Cooling Vest. "A lot of people with Multiple Sclerosis, as well as other autoimmune disease...
4 Things to Decide Before Ordering Your UnderCool Cooling Vest
Published July 23, 2020 577 Views
"What do I need to decide before ordering one of these?" Here are four things to decide before ordering your ThermApparel Cooling Vest. 1. SIZE Why is size so important? Easy answer, the size determines how it works. With 7 sizes XXS - XXL, ThermApparel Cool...
Interesting facts about sweating, breathing, and the science of cooling our bodies
Published July 2, 2020 610 Views
We all know that when we get hot we sweat. This is how our bodies cool themselves down. But what does that really mean and how does it work? First off, Humans are one of a select few number of mammals that can sweat. Most mammals rely on panting to release excess body h...
What goes in a Coronavirus Summer Toolkit
Published June 30, 2020 490 Views
In a previous blog we talked about overheating and protective facemasks, the importance of keeping cool while wearing a protective mask and a Coronavirus Sumer Toolkit. What is a Coronavirus Summer Toolkit? All the essentials items needed to keep you safe this summer. Here's what...
ThermApparel featured on Good Day New York - COVID-19 Summer toolkit
Published June 24, 2020 238 Views
Thank you to Barbara Majeski and FOX 5 / Fox5NY.com for featuring the ThermApparel UnderCool cooling vest on your last minute Father's Day gift guide segment on Friday! We're featured starting at about 4:06 in the segment! For more details, visit BarbaraMajeski.com,...
XXL Cooling Vest
Published June 23, 2020 392 Views
XXL has joined the ThermApparel line. It's XXCool. Same slim, lightweight, comfortable and invisible design as our other vests with the added bonus of 2 additional cooling packs for a total of 6 per vest. ...very cool! XXL comes in your choice of Black or White an...
Overheating and Protective Facemasks
Published June 15, 2020 812 Views
Here in ThermApparels home state of New York and many other states across the country wearing a facemask is and will probably continue to be standard operating procedure as we all work to secure a future free of Coronavirus. As the seasons changed and the weather started heating up we started h...
Brain cell transplants repair MS damage in mice
Published June 5, 2020 377 Views
By Michael Irving May 20, 2020 The research was published in the journal Cell Reports. Source: University of Rochester Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a debilitating disease that affects the central nervous system. Now, a new study from the University of Rochester has s...
The Latest Development About ThermApparel That You Have To Know.
Published March 27, 2020 716 Views
We are still open for business and shipping orders. By executive order Governor Andrew Cuomo has put New York State on Pause, 100% of the workforce must stay home, excluding essential services. At present New York State has the largest number of Coronavirus cases, the vast majority...
Things To Do During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Published March 27, 2020 348 Views
Things to Do During The Coronavirus Pandemic Suggestions from the folks at Morning Brew Learn new skills Be productive while others are “Netflix and Chilling” and take up a new skill. We recommend diving into the world of data science or “No Code.” Fol...
Stay Informed During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Published March 27, 2020 713 Views
Stay Informed Stay Cool While you’re living out your best socially distanced life, you can always stay informed with the latest COVID-19 news by visiting the CDC, the WHO, and JHU websites, and check which events are canceled here. Here’s a das...
Simple Ways To Boost Your Immune System
Published March 12, 2020 676 Views
Regular daily exercise is important for staying healthy and helps alleviate joint pain, stiffness, improves flexibility and may help boost your immune system. You don’t have to join a gym to gain these benefits. Any activity is better than none and virtually anyone, any age and any fitnes...
Tips to reduce your risk of infection with COVID-19, coronavirus, or other viral outbreaks.
Published March 10, 2020 573 Views
With an infectious virus, people with chronic illness or compromised immune symptoms are at a higher risk. Here is a list of best practices to reduce your risk of infection with COVID-19, coronavirus, or other viral outbreaks. WHO’s Protective Plan of Action for Everyone The...
UnderCool Cooling Vest is a "game changer" according to Dave Bexfield from ActiveMSers
Published February 26, 2020 647 Views
One frustrating fact of cooling vests is that they tend to be bulky, clunky, heavy, and most announce their presence like a 6-pound cyst growing out of your neck. People don’t want to stare or ask questions… but then they stare and ask questions. Thermapparel is flipping the script...
8 Products Women with Rheumatoid Arthritis Swear By to Cope with Their Symptoms
Published February 13, 2020 544 Views
by Elizabeth Yuko at sheknow.com Though we tend to think of arthritis as a condition that sets in later in life, that’s not always the case. Unlike osteoarthritis — which is caused by wear and tear on your joints over time — rheumatoid arthritis&nb...
Testimonials: Now I Can Cycle
Published February 5, 2020 637 Views
Dan is living his life to the fullest and keeping his cool while cycling. Thanks for sharing your story with us! What is your Now I Can story? Share My Story "My cycling cages used to be reserved for more improvement items. I began putting frozen water bottles in my je...
3 types of stress, their signs and simple things you can do to reduce your stress levels
Published November 4, 2019 1393 Views
Stress is your body's reaction to a challenge or demand. In short bursts, stress can be positive, such as when it helps you avoid danger or meet a deadline. But when stress lasts for a long time, it may harm your health. According to the American Psychological Association, the three types...