It's a hot August day and the sun is blasting down heat onto the small garden where Susan is pulling weeds, and she seems comfortably immune to the heat.  

 

Tom just passed the 19 mile mark in the marathon where he is running and he still has a smile on his face and a bounce in his step.

 

Riley is pushing Jan along the beach in her all-terrain wheelchair on a beautiful summer day and both of them  seem to be cool as cucumbers.

 

Terrence is able to manage the side effects of his multiple sclerosis by not becoming too warm or overheated when he takes his daily exercise walks around the neighborhood.

 

                                              

 

What do all these people have in common?  They are able to stay cool in the heat while still looking cool and stylish in their Coolture Cooling Vest.  Constructed of athletic performance fabric and combined with a high-tech silver lining, the Coolture Cooling Vest uses Coolture Coolpaks to help keep the body core cool.  The Coolture Coolpaks are made from high-tech insulating materials that contain non-toxic polymers and when combined with the silver lining in the Coolture vest, create a superior cooling garment that is functional, comfortable, and looks good, too.

 

The Coolture Cooling Vest was designed and developed by the fashion designer, Van DiBernardo, who has multiple sclerosis, and Dr. Stewart who teamed up to create a core body temperature cooling garment that can be worn fashionably in the streets.  The high-end exterior fabric is the same material used in popular athletic brands and was selected for movement, appearance, and durability.  The silver lining in the vest is a specialized phase-change material that is manufactured by Outlast, using its temperature-regulating technology that actually absorbs and stores excess heat from the body while also serving as a buffer to the Coolture CoolPaks, eliminating any shock of cold against the skin.

 

The Coolture Cooling Vest can offer anybody the ability to enjoy outdoor activity in warmer weather, especially for those with chronic illnesses such as multiple sclerosis, COPD, and fibromyalgia.  When the vest was first offered to the public, runners, golfers, and survivors of chronic illness were the first to respond.  

 

The Coolture Coolpaks offer a cooling period of up to four hours at 85 degrees Fahrenheit while at the same time not making the wearer feel or look soggy and wet.  The patent-pending Coolture Weightless Belt helps move the burden of weight away from the shoulders while also concealing the final, critical row of coolants, keeping the coolants snug to your back, thereby maximizing both comfort and effectiveness.

 

 

                                           

 

The vest is available in three sizes, includes two sets of Coolture CoolPaks and weighs less than five pounds.  This vest has a sleek design, is easy to use and does not have the appearance of previous medical or industrial options.  This is a vest that can be worn anywhere outside without drawing unwanted attention, all the while keeping the user cool and comfortable during the heat of the moment.  

 

It should be noted that this product is not a medical device nor is it intended to prevent, treat, diagnose or cure any disease or illness.  This stylish vest is a cooling solution to help manage the side effects of heat and promote wearer comfort. While this vest is great for those with chronic illness, athletes, and others who work or enjoy the outdoors for an extended period in the summer or for those living in warm climates, the Coolture Cooling Vest is best described in defining the user as a person, and not just as a patient.

 

 

Bill Stock

Executive Editor,

Content & Social Media Services

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Hulet Smith, OT

Rehabmart Team Leader & CEO