Editor's Note: This article originally appeared in the May 2025 print edition of Greenhouse Management under the headline “Be cool.”
StaCool Premium Industrial Vest
The best way to fight the heat is to keep your core cool. Powered by ThermoPaks that feature frozen gel-filled cells that cool as they thaw, a StaCool vest can keep body temperature regulated for hours. The vest is constructed with stain-resistant, diamond rip-stop material and straps snuggly to the body with Velcro straps at the shoulders, chest and stomach. Fully adjustable to maintain comfort and mobility for all body sizes and types, the heavy-duty vests weigh just 6.5 pounds and are designed to distribute the weight comfortably across the wearer’s body. They are also low profile enough to fit under a variety of workwear, including personal protective equipment like hazmat suits. Not only that, the vests ship with a spare set of ThermoPaks, so you can stay cooler for longer. But don’t worry about getting too cold — the vest features a built-in thermal barrier to ensure the wearer doesn’t get too chilly during use.
Chill-Its 6602 Evaporative Cooling Towel
“The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” famously suggested that one should never leave home without a towel. The Chill-Its 6602 Evaporative Cooling Towel is a prime example of a towel you’ll not want to leave home without. Constructed with PVA cooling fabric, this 13-inch by 29.5-inch towel works through evaporative cooling, much like the way sweat cools the body. After soaking the towel in cool water, the wearer wrings out the excess water from the material and swings it in the air to start the evaporative process. When placed around the neck, the evaporation continues to draw heat from the body, keeping the towel cool and the wearer comfortable. The fabric is bulk-free and lightweight. It is also machine-washable, which is a plus after a day of sweaty work with growing media. The towel comes in blue, gray, hi-vis lime, orange and pink. The 6602 version is also available for bulk orders, so you can keep your entire crew comfy in the summer heat.
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