construction:cooling:neckpieces

Neckpieces

From: Klesr
Subject: man bites dog, & other tidbits

David A. Holt (GCC/TEME) wrote, on Sept 7 “How does one acieve proper cooling while in a furry costume in the bright sun (body and head)

Well, I came across a rather novel little thing at the Canadian National Exhibition here this last couple of weeks, called Body Coolers Sportsbands. These are somewhat like a Drive-on rag or a sweatband, but they are designed to hold water as the contents of the bands are in a sort of gel when activated, by placing them in water for about 20-30 minutes.

After this, they are reactivated each day by putting them in water for about a minute. Don't wring them out, as it takes about a week for them to dry out. Suggest that you place one like a drive-on rag on the forehead, and drape one over the back of the neck, under the costume. They are pretty cheap, also, $7.00 or 2/$15.00 (Cdn) and they can be re-used many times For more cooling, use COLD water, or put them in a refrigerator to use as a cold pack, or in microwave for 30 seconds as heat pack for first aid. They are said to be used by pro athletes, but no company name on the package. Try sports stores, I imagine. Hope this helps.

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