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New findings suggest clinical visits by multiple sclerosis patients increased during months linked to warmer weather and high humidity. The findings could guide region-specific strategies to manage MS, such as providing heat advisories and critical information on sudden changes in local weather to M...

  I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis at 33 yrs old. I have never been able to handle heat and humidity. Growing up in Oregon was nice with temperate, great outdoor weather. But summer humidity found me indoors. Moving to the East Coast at 26 I found myself cut off...

Watch Alison rip up keeping active. “Avoiding aids so you don’t look disabled? That’s human. Using those aids to keep living and exploring life? That’s smart.” - Unknown I came across this quote several years back and it really struck a cord. I printed it out...

Meet Christina Christina is the mother of 2 little active boys and loves being able to keep up them. She has two Congressional Medals of Service and a Presidential Service Award. She was a ballerina, is a Cub Scouts leader, Sunday school teacher, volunteers in her community and even with her...

  #RIPUPMS WITH US NOW  Help us Create a Space for People to Share Tips, Learn, and Discuss MS and its Wide-ranging Difficulties. ThermApparel and MS Fitness Challenge are joining forces to #RIPUPMS. We are helping by raising awareness, sharing techniques, and tellin...

Gain the Benefits of Keeping Your Core Cool When Things Heat Up! AUGUST 10TH, 2021 | 52:37 | E22 EPISODE SUMMARY Brad Dunn and Kurtis Kracke from ThermApparel share their expertise on the benefits of cooling when living with MS! They also share evidence-based strategies o...

Watch Team ThermApparel explain "What is Rip Up MS? #RIPUPMS with us now!   Watch David Lyons of the MS Fitness Challenge explain the RIP UP MS Challenge.  Watch Tiffany beat, heat, coordination, stamina, exercise, balance and standing up.   ...

Meet Kim Wagg I'm married with 2 boys (14yr & 10yr) After being Dx’d with MS I left my career to pursue my passion for Dog Training while supplementing my income by Bartending at a local pub…only to fall in love with the place and eventually buy it. "I’m thank...

Watch Alison rip up keeping active. “Avoiding aids so you don’t look disabled? That’s human. Using those aids to keep living and exploring life? That’s smart.” - Unknown I came across this quote several years back and it really struck a cord. I printed it out...

  ThermApparel (TA): Hello Santa, thank you for joining us from the North Pole. It's very good to see you and hear from you. Santa (SC): Yes we're up here at the North Pole but we relocated to Rochester, New York today. TA: What are you doing in Rochester, New York? SC:...

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...

ThermApparel UnderCool Cooling Vests helped save a wounded kitten!! ThermApparel is making a difference in peoples lives all over the world and now the feline world too. Tiffany wouldn't have been in the right place at the right time without David Bowie and her Undercool cooling vest, but she...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TOP 5 HEAT TIPS FOR THOSE WITH MEDICAL-BASED HEAT INTOLERANCE Cooling vest designed for autoimmune diseases reduces core body temperature helping those most-at-risk stay ahead of extreme fatigue and overheating ROCHESTER, NY, July 15, 2021…The current and seemin...

Our friend Kathy Regan over at FUMS wrote a great article with tips for managing heat sensitivity with MS for Healthline. This is the condensed version of her article. Click over to Healthline so you can see the full article and sign up for their awesome newsletter.   Stay indoor...

      Watch Julia and Kurtis explain and demonstrate a quick way to switch out your ThermApparel Cooling Packs without taking your shirt off.  Tips: Wear your vest inside out so the opening to the packs is facing away from your body.  Lift your shirt...

We have all heard the old joke .....It's so hot my thermometer goes up to "Are you kidding me?" But the heat we are seeing is no joke. It. Is. Dangerous!  People in Arizona are receiving third-degree burns from falling on a hot parking lot. That's how hot it is. Please...

How light is a ThermApparel Cooling Vest? The vest with 1 set of SlimCool packs weighs 1.3 lbs !! The vest with 1 set of ExtendedCool packs weighs 1.9 lbs !! The more weight you're trying to carry on your body the more fatigue you're going to experience. We want to help you fight fati...

  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...

7/28/21 Update from George I have won my last 3 races! Thank you! I race a 540 inch chev motor, hull is tr4 cole. I can run 125 mph in 6.5 seconds from a dead stop. Race course is 1000 feet. I race primarily with the Southern Drag Boat Association and the Kentucky Drag Boat Association....

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...

  There are four main factors that will determine how long your cooling packs will last with our vest. 1. What type of packs you have? We have 2 different versions of our cooling packs that will fit into our UnderCool Vest. The SlimCool Packs are the original packs. They're...

Cooling Vests reduce the effects of heat stress and heat related illness. How does a cooling vest work? It depends on which kind of vet you have but generally all cooling vests are designed to keep the body’s core temperature within safe levels to reduce symptoms of heat intolerance...

Temperature Extremes and Extreme Heat can Worsen Chronic Illness  Extreme heat can be dangerous for anyone, but it can be especially dangerous for those with chronic medical conditions. If you or someone you know has a chronic medical condition, follow the information below to help keep...

Did you order the wrong size, want to upgrade to the next bundle or need to do a return? Exchanges and returns are quick and easy with ThermApparel.  For either an exchange or return call us, 855-232-7233. We will figure out the best option and email you either the exchange form or the...

ThermApparel Cooling Packs can be recharged 3 different ways. 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–especially on video.  ThermApparel is a small business maki...

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! &...

    Photo by Peter Fazekas from Pexels May 28, 2021 is National Heat Awareness Day.  OSHA and the National Weather Service team up every year at the end of May to encourage people recognize the warning signs for heat illness to keep safe....

"I’m chronically ill, but most of the time I’m healthy too. I strive to accept my limitations while always trying to maximize my capabilities. I believe in working hard, and playing harder. I’ve learned to say “No” and to take time to rest and give my body what i...

"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...

Do you have MS or Lupus and deal with heat sensitivity? The heat is one of my main triggers as someone who lives with lupus. I was lucky enough to try ThermApparel's invisible cooling vest and review the product. The vests come in black or white and weight less than 2 lbs with the cooling pack...