Grant and cooling vest

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hey was just wondering how I can apply for a grant to buy a cooling vest and does anybody have any experience with a cooling vest what’s a good brand what’s not? Thank you

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This page describes some cooling vests and has links to where you can get them

You could also try putting ‘cooling vest’ into the search box - there have been a few threads about these things. I’m afraid I haven’t any personal experience (a bit tempted by the cheaper ones on here).

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Thanks I’ll go have a look

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That’s all American - this ones English and looks good but I bet it’s pricey

http://www.uksportsproducts.com/recovery/arctic-heat-medical/?gclid=CIDBzpHv_c0CFeQK0wodvTQKQg

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[quote=“Sewingchick”]

That’s all American - this ones English and looks good but I bet it’s pricey

http://www.uksportsproducts.com/recovery/arctic-heat-medical/?gclid=CIDBzpHv_c0CFeQK0wodvTQKQg

[/quote] That one is £150 on Amazon UK. A search for cool vests on there gives lots of examples from about £25 upwards.

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As always, looking for the same products that are not specifically marketed to a “niche” market gives a much wider choice of product and cheaper prices. Cool vests seem to be commonly used by workers in environments where there are high temperatures. They work on a similar basis to Chillows that are wonderful things (I use 1 in my pillow. Bliss :relaxed:)

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Thanks everyone I’ll have a look today :slight_smile:

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Sorry if it feels like I’m a bit too interested in this but I am craving a cooling vest. I found this review of them, in relation to people with MS:

You can get the second best one on amazon.co.uk but the really good one only seems to be available from the US. I have rung them to see if they’ll send them here but only got an answering machine so far.

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Hi I use the cooling neck ties they cost £1.00 on eBay and have been a god send in work and in the night my MS nurse recommended them to me last year and they are really good at keeping me cool :slight_smile:

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last,

Sorry about reviving sn old thread but wondered if there had been any development in products since 2016. I used to have a vest in 2009 (gel ice pack type) but gave up with it as only lasted a couple of hours, was bulky and the ice packs began to split. But last year was a nightmare and the heat exhaustion got quite dangerous a couple of times. I am ok in house (dog cooling mat, multiple fans, closed curtains and a lovely partner who shouts at me to remember to drink) but I would quite like to experience sunshine again! But as far as I know there still isnt a lightweight vest that does more than short term relief?

Malcolm