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Product Data Sheet
VersarPPS Hydrogel® Cool Vest Standard
Overview
The Hydrogel vest provides long effective cooling relief in warm temperature
and extreme heat conditions. It protects & cools the body in an optimal way.
No electrical appliances required for activation – only water. Cooling is
immediate, but gentle, and gives a refreshing feeling of cooling for industrial
work and medical environments. It becomes lighter as the water evaporates
due to body heat, reducing fatigue.
Features
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Vest material flame retardant to EN ISO 6940:2004.
Worn comfortably next to the skin and over light weight fabrics.
Cools down to 7°C below the ambient temperature.
Concept works through evaporation, small pockets
of polymer dry gel absorb water and gradually
release water vapour as your body warms the gel.
Once deactivated the hydrogel will return back to
its original dry gel form.
Washable and launderable with mild detergents.
Close fit for optimal cooling.
CE marked for medical use.
Activation
The Cooling vest needs to be activated in water before use.
This can be done in two ways:
1. Immerse the cooling vest in a container with water
for about 15 minutes. Then gently wring (can be
wrapped in a towel to remove excess water), and hang in a well-ventilated place for 30 minutes.
2. Put the cooling vest in the washing machine, and choose the ‘cold rinse’ program (Short
Programme of 10-15 minutes. Then spin dry for 1 minute at low speed.
For additional cooling, after activation the vest can be frozen or refrigerated.
Specification
Material
Polyester & Polymer gel
Weight
Sizes available
0.25kilos inactivated / 1.5kilos activated
XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
Cooling duration
Duty Cycle
8 - 72 hours subject to ambient temperature & humidity
>1000 cycles
Water Absorption
Colour Options
Approx. 1.25 litres required to activate
Standard Vest is available in Black or Sand – other specifications available at
minimum purchasing levels.
Colour
Product number
Sand
PS512141/42/43/44/45/46
XS/S/M/L/XL/XXL
Black
PS512148/49/50/51/52/53
XS/S/M/L/XL/XXL
*Caution: The vest is not an item of heat or flame protective equipment and provides cooling for comfort only.
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