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Evaporative - Must be worn wet, and can be slimy, and heavy.
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Ice - Can cause skin burns and hypothermia, condensation causes the garment to be wet and because it’s so cold it has to be worn on top of clothing.
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Cool Flow or Active - Must be connected to ice water and external pump. Works by pumping cold water through tubes in the garment.
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PCM (Phase Change Material) - ThermApparel’s Cooling Vest type. Won’t cause ice burn, won’t get you wet, has no tubes, and fast recharge time.