What are the signs of heat related illness?
Published August 21, 2019 2881 Views
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, an average of about 618 pe...
What is Heat Exhaustion?
Published July 11, 2019 1731 Views
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...
12-part Video Series, ‘Understanding Multiple Sclerosis,’ Available Online
Published July 3, 2019 1481 Views
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-part series — titled “U...
Addressing Unmet Needs in MS: An Innovation Challenge
Published June 20, 2019 1927 Views
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 month...
Newsletter - May 2019
Published May 1, 2019 923 Views
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 and get out there and enjoy (safely...
LupsChick and ThermApparel
Published April 26, 2019 3842 Views
LupusChick visited us! We had the pleasure of meeting Marisa Zeppieri, Founder/Editor in Chief of LupusChick and 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 Cooling Vest a...
Newsletter - April 2019
Published April 1, 2019 1078 Views
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 ingredient in the cooling packs...lol) and we have lo...
How Long Does it Take to Recharge PCM Phase Change Material Cooling Packs?
Published April 1, 2019 5463 Views
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 hydrates, gel and ice in a number of...
What is Phase Change Material?
Published April 1, 2019 2806 Views
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 environme...
Is UnderCool a Cooling Vest?
Published March 26, 2019 2899 Views
Yes! UnderCool is a lightweight cooling vest designed to keep you cool and comfortable. The unisex design is perfect for women and men with heat sensitivity who need a cooling vest for multiple sclerosis and other neurological disorders. With it's lightweight and low profile design you can...