A COOLING VEST FOR MS IS A GREAT OPTION
Published August 9, 2022 699 Views
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...
Are ThermApparel UnderCool Cooling Vests machine washable?
Published August 8, 2022 796 Views
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...
Testimonial - Jenny - Cooling Vest for MS and horseback riding
Published August 2, 2022 56 Views
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...
Can You RIP UP MS? - #ripupms
Published July 27, 2022 162 Views
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...
Testimonial - Megan at Unstrung Studios Reviews her ThermApparel UnderCool Cooling Vest for POTS
Published July 22, 2022 307 Views
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...
HEAT RESPONSE PLANS & COOLING TOOLKITS WILL BE NECESSARY FOR EVERYONE AS EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURES BLAST THROUGH THE U.S.
Published July 13, 2022 238 Views
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...
Part 7: Making Your Cooling Plan
Published July 12, 2022 255 Views
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...
Part Six: Creating a Cooling Toolbox
Published July 6, 2022 288 Views
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...
Part Five: Factors I can control that affect heat related illness
Published June 29, 2022 275 Views
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...
Part Four: Environmental Risk Factors for Heat Stress
Published June 21, 2022 319 Views
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...
How to recharge ThermApparel Cooling Packs
Published June 18, 2022 648 Views
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...
Testimonial - "I had a Cooling Plan and it worked!" - Annamarie
Published June 16, 2022 180 Views
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: Personal Risk Factors for Heat Stress
Published June 14, 2022 247 Views
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...
Part 2: Why a Cooling Plan is important
Published June 7, 2022 307 Views
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...
Part 1: Introduction to Crafting a Personalized Cooling Plan, Improve your #HeatIQ
Published May 31, 2022 323 Views
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...
#HeatIQ Crafting a Personalized Cooling Plan Blog Series Home
Published May 28, 2022 243 Views
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...
How to Prep for the TSA
Published May 27, 2022 4177 Views
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! &...
4 Things to Decide Before Ordering Your UnderCool Cooling Vest
Published May 24, 2022 2370 Views
"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...
How Long do ThermApparel Cooling Packs Last
Published May 23, 2022 699 Views
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...
The Best Cooling Vest for Weddings
Published May 21, 2022 184 Views
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...
Tips and Tricks for switching out extra Cooling Packs that come with the Festival and Adventure Bundles without taking your shirt off.
Published May 18, 2022 669 Views
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...
Testimonial "I am a more productive mother" - Sarah
Published May 9, 2022 207 Views
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...
Sizing your ThermApparel UnderCool Cooling Vest
Published May 5, 2022 880 Views
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...
The Best Cooling Vest - FUMS and ThermApparel talk about The Best Cooling Vest
Published May 4, 2022 170 Views
(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...
Lupus and Heat Sensitivity
Published May 2, 2022 5976 Views
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...
Testimonial of Cooling Vest from Ruth - Rip Up MS - Now I Can
Published April 26, 2022 170 Views
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...
ThermApparel Celebrates its 5th Anniversary!
Published April 1, 2022 212 Views
Happy 5 years to ThermApparel! And here's to many, many more! We can all agree it has been an “interesting” past five years. But as far as ThermApparel goes we wouldn’t ask for it any other way. What stands out to us and keeps us excited about coming to the...
THE 2022 THERMAPPAREL #RIPUPMS CHALLENGE OFFICIALLY BEGINS
Published March 31, 2022 245 Views
Rochester, NY, March 14, 2022…In observance of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month in March, ThermApparel, the maker of the world’s slimmest and nearly invisible cooling vest, is pleased to launch its #RIPUPMS crowdsourcing campaign to help raise awareness of the everyday challenges...
Testimonial - Toni - Michigan - Now I Can
Published March 10, 2022 298 Views
Meet Toni She lives in northern Michigan, and has Primary Progressive MS. She was a physical education teacher, coached basketball and was a very active person. Because of her MS she experiences severe fatigue that is paralyzing to her life. Her life suddenly went from fu...
Testimonials Now I Can - Cool Stories from Cool Customers - Ben
Published February 28, 2022 379 Views
Meet Ben Ben is a father of two wonderful daughters, has been happily married for 26 years and is a project manager for a major tire company. He enjoys CrossFit but when his MS hit everything changed for him. He was able to adapt his CrossFit sessions to something that he...