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ThermApparel’s Got the Treasure—Will You Snag It at MFF? The vault is open, and the heist is on! Midwest FurFest (MFF) is just around the corner, calling all master thieves, clever critters, and fursuiters to Rosemont, IL, from December 6-8. If you're planning to attend, g...

Keeping Christmas Cool The holiday season is filled with festive cheer, and for Santa, Mrs. Claus, elves, and other Christmas performers, this often means wearing intricate and sometimes heavy costumes to bring the magic of Christmas to life. However, as anyone who’s donned a full Santa suit, Mrs....

Not using your ThermApparel Cooling Vest or Cooling Gear during the winter months? Wondering about proper storage? We've got you covered.  Even though it's cold outside you still can overheat when you exercise, shovel snow or play with the kids and your Cooling Vest will help your fatigue levels a...

The Hidden Dangers of Heat for Costumers, Cosplayers, Furry's and Performers  Heat is more dangerous than most of us realize, especially for those spending long hours in costumes. Globally, heat causes more deaths each year than hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods combined, yet it’s r...

➡️ Download your free Costume Cooling Plan!! ⬅️ Keeping Costumes Cool  In the world of costuming and cosplay, where creativity and passion reign, costumers dedicate themselves to embodying characters through intricate and often elaborate costumes. However, this dedi...

Is it just us, or is October part of summer now? Like so many things in the world today, it's time to change our thinking about October. October is a time of fall leaves, sweaters, light jackets, and trick-or-treating. Right? If you live from DC to Cleveland, OH, to Bangor, ME, above-average temp...

Costume Heat Risk - Are You a High-Risk, Medium-Risk, or Low-Risk Costumer? Whether you’re gearing up for a big performance, prepping for Halloween, or just love getting into character, overheating is no fun. So, how do you know if your costume needs a cooling vest? Every costume is different, but...

PCMs are substances that absorb and release thermal energy during the melting and freezing process. What does that mean? Simply, they act as a heat sink, absorbing your body heat slowly over time to keep you cool and comfortable, even in humid environments. You are familiar with PCM even if yo...

DenFur was awesome! Julia and Kurtis had a blast at DenFur 2024!! Thank you to all the Fur's who came by our booth and chatted with us, purchased a ThermApparel Cooling Vest in the Dealer's Den, and attended our talk on How To Keep Cool in Your Fursuit.  Attending DenFur 2024 was an absolute...

UnderCool – Made for you. It seems that the signature red suit is great up at the North Pole but designed poorly for all of our heated malls and virtual visits. Do you have problems with concentration and fatigue from the long hours in the suit, sitting under hot lights while the glow from the com...