ColdRush Brochure_2016

The Technology Behind Being Cool. What’s the secret behind our innovative, non-drip ColdRush ® material? Our eVapora™ fabric technology quickly absorbs moisture up to six times its weight, retains it, and allows it to slowly and naturally evaporate, which produces a cooling effect on the skin for hours. The result is cooler and more comfortable workers. Once in contact with the skin, ColdRush ® continually wicks perspiration away and stores it in microcavity moisture reservoirs, which provide up to four hours of active cooling. When the fabric dries out, simply wet it again to reactivate the cooling effect. At the end of the day, simply throw ColdRush ® in the washer and get ready to use it again.

WhenWork Gets TooHot... Every year thousands of workers are affected by heat-related illnesses. Heat related illness occurs when the body cannot cool itself enough to maintain a healthy temperature. When the body is unable to cool itself by sweating, several heat-induced illnesses can occur including heat cramps, heat exhaustion and even heat stroke. Working in a hot environment not only increases the risk of heat-related conditions, but also increases the risk of workplace accidents which are costly not only in terms of workplace recordables, but also to the health of those affected. In order to prevent heat-related illness, OSHA recommends the following: • Stay Hydrated by drinking plenty of water even if you’re not thirsty. • Avoid alcohol, caffeine and high sugar drinks that contribute to dehydration. • Stay cool by avoiding direct sunlight, wearing lightweight, light-colored clothing, and resting in the shade. Personal cooling products, in combination with these best practices, will help keep employees cool, comfortable and productive. Put Your ColdRush ® toWork • Simply wet down and wring out the ColdRush ® to provide a comfortable, cooling effect • Wear for two to four hours without having to re-wet— even if you aren’t constantly sweating • Expose the ColdRush ® to air between wettings

How ColdRush ® Works:

Apply water to eVapora™ material.

Material absorbs and retains moisture.

Retained moisture and air flow provide continuous cooling action when in contact with skin surface.

OF SAFETY ®

Heat Statistics and Importance of PPE

Heat Index

Risk Level

Protective Measures

Less than 33˚C Less than 91°F Lower (Caution) Basic heat safety and planning

to reinvigorate the cooling effect • Naturally block harmful sunlight ColdRush ® Care

We surveyed 100 workers and found that 93 percent regularly experience heat stress while on the job, and according to the CDC, extreme heat causes an average of 658 work and non work-related deaths a year in the United States. If you’re working out in the heat, or managing employees in high-heat environments, be sure to take proper precautions, including checking the heat index, setting up effective water and rest breaks, and using high-quality cooling personal protective equipment (PPE).

33˚ to 39˚C 91° to 103°F

Implement precautions and heighten awareness

Moderate

39˚ to 46˚C 103° to 115°F

Additional precautions to protect workers

High

• Let ColdRush ® air dry once you have finished your cooling session • Store the ColdRush ® product dry, but make sure you wet it before using or unfolding and make sure not to pull it apart when dry • Machine/hand-wash as necessary to remove dirt, sweat, and oils. Air dry. • With proper care your ColdRush ® will last a good long time (a year or more)

Triggers even more aggressive protective measures

Greater than 46˚C Greater than 115°F

Very High to Extreme

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