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Kurtis grew up on the high plains of Texas and it's an integral part of who he is. He shared some memories of growing up there...   5 years ago, I spent a month in Amarillo, Texas (due to a family issue) after being gone for 20 years. It was extraordinary, like waking up one mo...

  I was talking to someone about hugs the other day and we both agreed that there is nothing in the world better than a good hug. The simple action of a hug can change a person's day for the better. A recent study on hugging says that more frequent partner hugs helps to lower blood p...

  My ThermApparel vests saved me this summer!  I wasn't sure I could do the things I love with the heat we've had but... NOW I CAN spend a day out in the sun at the QuickChek Balloon Festival!  I could visit all the vendors and walk the whole way! and most importantl...

ThermApparel exists to get people up and out for a healthier life. We want everyone to have the ability to enjoy friends, families, and fun outdoors. Doctors always tell us how beneficial exercise is and how an active lifestyle pays dividends; it is like compound interest to your health account. I h...

Great info from NOAA If you plan on being out and about in summer, chances are you’ll be exposed to a lot of sun and higher temperatures.  How much heat can a person safely endure? It depends.  Between 1999-2010, more than 7,400 people died from heat-related causes, ...

Overview Heat exhaustion is a condition whose symptoms may include heavy sweating and a rapid pulse, a result of your body overheating. It's one of three heat-related syndromes, with heat cramps being the mildest and heatstroke being the most severe. Causes of heat exhaustion include expos...

This came to us via Multiple Sclerosis News Today and we wanted to share it.  In partnership with @Point of Care, the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is offering a comprehensive educational video series about multiple sclerosis (MS). The concise, 12-par...

cool news It’s hard to swoon over June if you are living with heat sensitivity. Our goal at ThermApparel is to help bring balance between living a full life and living with a chronic illness. In celebration of the first day of summer the UnderCool Bundle is ON SALE, 15%, off for 3 days,...

Last month ThermApparel was selected as a finalist for an Addressing Unmet Needs in MS: An Innovation Challenge. The event was sponsored by Celgene and Lyfebulb, (an awesome company whose mission is to reduce the burden of many chronic diseases through the empowerment of patients) This m...

We are in the process of creating a new website and want to get cool testimonial videos from all our customers!. We’ll plan to use these videos on social media and the website. We would love to have 2 videos from you.  - speaking about what you can do because of your UnderCool - sh...

cool news “May” I have your attention please. Lol… pun aside May is a great month at ThermApparel. Spring is bouncing along in Upstate NY and for our friends in the south and west it has sprung. Please remember all the safety tips for the heat, take it slow a...

LupusChick visited us! We had the pleasure of meeting Marisa Zeppieri, Founder/Editor in Chief of LupusChick, a few weeks ago. Little did we know that we are right in each others backyards. She came to the office and we got to meet her and her wonderful husband. We outfitted her with a UnderCool...

This is near and dear to ThermApparel's heart because of an opportunity like this the 2 co-founders were able to create the beginnings for the UnderCool Cooling Vest. We are spreading the word because good design does make a difference in the world. The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Cent...

This is near and dear to ThermApparel's heart because of an opportunity like this the 2 co-founders were able to create the beginnings for the UnderCool Cooling Vest. We are spreading the word because good design does make a difference in the world. The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CM...

cool news cool news Change is in the air, winter has changed to spring and for our friends in the Southern Hemisphere it’s time for cooler temps and the change to winter.   Here at ThermApparel we like change, especially Phase Change (that is the i...

How Do You Wear A Cooling Vest Like UnderCool? Most cooling vests on the market come in a few sizes and are meant to be worn over your t-shirt. Since the majority of cooling vests are ice and gel based the t-shirt is very important to keep your skin from getting ice burns or wet from condensation. T...

Unfrozen UnderCool PCM Cooling Pack How Long Does it Take to Recharge PCM Phase Change Material Cooling Packs? Recharging times will depend on the type of PCM (phase change material). Not all PCM's are created equal. ThermApparel uses a non-toxic bio-based PCM that out-preforms paraffin, salt...

What is Phase Change Material (PCM)?PCMs are substances that absorb and release thermal energy during the process of melting and freezing. What does that mean? Simply, they act as a heat sink to absorb your body heat slowly over time to keep you cool and comfortable, even in humid environments. The...

UnderCool Cooling Pack sold in 4 cooling packs to 1 set. Sold with UnderCool Cooling Vest or as individual sets. A cooling vest works by lowering or stabilizing body temperature. This helps make exposure to uncomfortable temperatures more bearable. Cooling vests are used by people suffering...

Yes! UnderCool is a lightweight cooling vest designed to keep you cool and comfortable. Soccer mom wearing her UnderCool, on her way to her daughters soccer practice. The unisex design is perfect for women and men with heat sensitivity the need a cooling vest for multiple scl...

Tips for Applying to A Cooling Program for Financial Assistance with a Cooling Vest Please note: You can only get an UnderCool Cooling Vest from the MS Foundation. UnderCool is not available through MSAA, but they do have other cooling options that might work for you. There many foundations and orga...

Tips for Filing an Appeal Letter for A Cooling Vest The National MS Society publishes a Health Insurance Appeal Letter Toolkit for Clinicians, It's ok if you are not a clinician, you can still use the template for the Cooling Vest Appeal Letter. You have to scroll down quite a bit to get to the Cool...

Cooling Gear GIVEAWAY for MS Awareness Month 2019! For MS Awareness Month 2019, we're thrilled to partner with MultipleSclerosis.Net again to give away one (1) ThermApparel cooling vest and two (2) "Keep Your Cool" cooling packages to help you prep for the rising temperatures in the summer months ah...

Who wants a cup of hot coco?!! I do, I do!One of our favorite MS news sources Multiple Sclerosis News Today always has dynamic and interesting news articles, studies and information. This one came across our radar today and it was too good not to share. MS News TodayMARCH 8, 2019 BY PATRICIA INAC...

RIT Venture Creations technology business incubator launches four new companies Forty-two start-ups and 559 jobs, in total, have been created to help boost economy Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on RedditShare via Email Rich Notargiacomo, director of RIT's Venture Creations...

How freakin cool is this AND check out the air he got on the jump! Electirc Mountain Cart designed to take disabled riders off-road. We don't know about you all but we are super excited to see this and the guys are wanting to give it a try. lol. The EV4 Mountain Cart was developed with inpu...

Keeping up with all the MS info available on the web can be overwhelming. As we find amazing blogs and info we are sharing them with you. This one is from Multiple Sclerosis.Net titled How Temperature Changes Can Affect My MS Body. Please let us know your thoughts in the comment section below. T...

As stated by the National MS Society. Multiple sclerosis is thought to affect more than 2.3 million people worldwide. While the disease is not contagious or directly inherited, epidemiologists --- scientists who study patterns of disease --- have identified factors in the distribution of MS around...

Keeping up with all the MS info available on the web can be overwhelming. As we find amazing blogs and info we are sharing them with you. This one is from Multiple Sclerosis New Today titled Funding Supports MS Research on Epigenetics and Fatigue in Australia. It talks about new studies for unexplor...

A new research study at Canada's Memorial University shows reducing body temperature during physical exercise can help rewire the brain and improve motor control in patients with multiple sclerosis. If you don't have the chance to be able to walk in a controlled situation like the study t...