StaCool Industrial Vest
StaCool Vest · United States
A one-size Cordura vest that cools the torso with six frozen gel packs, for hot work and wear under PPE.
The StaCool Industrial Vest is a passive cooling vest for hot work, including wear under protective clothing such as hazmat suits. Its DuPont Cordura shell holds six ThermoPaks (gel packs activated with water, then frozen), three at the front and three at the back, and a second set comes with it for swapping. The maker gives up to 3 hours of cooling per set, depending on heat and workload.
- Per set: 3 front, 3 back
- 6 packs
- Per pack set (maker's figure)
- Up to 3 h
- Worn, with hydrated packs
- 2.7–2.9 kg
- Freezing time for the packs
- 8 h
- Written from
- stacoolvest.com
- Information as of
- Local partner
- Not in public info
At a glance
Reduces
Heat strain when protective gear stops sweat from cooling the body
Suitable for
Construction, factory, refinery and utility work in high heat; hazmat, fire and military teams, including wear under protective clothing such as hazmat suits (Level A included)
Not suitable for
Work that requires flame-resistant (FR) certified clothing, such as flash-fire or electric-arc exposure: this vest is not flame-resistant. The maker sells separate FR vests, which it describes as NFPA 2112 certified and NFPA 70E compliant; they are not covered on this page.
The maker's warnings (5)01 · Design
Six packs in an adjustable Cordura shell
The same ThermoPak cooling as the maker's other vests, in a heavier outer shell made to fit most wearers.
Three packs in front, three at the back
Six ThermoPaks sit in pockets across the chest and back. With hydrated packs the vest weighs 6–6.5 lb (about 2.7–2.9 kg), spread evenly around the torso (maker's figures).
A second set for swapping
Every vest comes with two sets of six packs, so one set can be freezing while the other is worn. Spare sets of six are sold separately.
Cordura shell, thin breathable lining
The outer shell is DuPont Cordura nylon, chosen for durability and easy care. The inner fabric is thin and highly breathable, and the maker says a thermal barrier sits between the packs and the body.
One size, three adjustment points
Velcro straps at the shoulders and sides adjust the fit at the shoulders, chest and stomach, which the maker says makes the vest easy to share between workers.
Over clothing, under protective suits
The maker's instructions say industrial models are worn over clothing. It also describes the vest as comfortable under protective clothing such as hazmat suits, including Level A.
Non-flammable packs; FR versions separate
The maker describes the pack gel as non-toxic and non-flammable. The vest fabric carries no flame-resistance claim; flame-resistant (FR) versions are sold as separate products.
02 · How to use
From dry packs to a cooled shift
The maker's instructions in four steps. Hydrated packs need eight hours in a freezer, so they are prepared well before the shift.
01Hydrate the packs
ThermoPaks arrive dry and are activated with water: either a quick washing-machine cycle or a soak in warm water.
- 02
Freeze for eight hours
Freeze the hydrated packs for 8 hours. The maker says they stay flexible when frozen and, frozen at lower temperatures, stay cold for longer.
- 03
Load the vest and put it on
Slide three packs into the front pockets and three into the back, put the vest on over clothing and fasten the Velcro straps at the shoulders and sides.
- 04
Swap sets as the packs warm
One set cools for up to 3 hours, depending on heat and workload (maker's figure). Change to the second set and put the warm one back in the freezer; the maker suggests keeping spares in a cooler.
03 · ThermoPaks
What is inside a ThermoPak
Each ThermoPak is a flexible sheet of small sealed cells filled with a non-toxic polymer. The cells work independently, so if one is damaged or used up, the others keep cooling. The maker says an insulating layer between the packs and the skin spreads the cold evenly and avoids cold spots, and that the packs stay dry in use.
- Stays flexible when frozen
- Non-toxic and non-flammable; the maker says FDA-approved and food-safe
- Reusable; a spare set of six for industrial vests is USD 45 on the US store
04 · Range
Where it sits in the StaCool range
All the maker's vests use ThermoPaks; they differ in fabric, fit and pack count.
Industrial Vest (this page)
- Packs per set
- 6 (3 front, 3 back)
- Outer fabric
- DuPont Cordura nylon, blue
- Fit
- One size, Velcro straps
- Weight worn
- 2.7–2.9 kg
- US store price
- USD 249 (sold out)
Premium Industrial Vest
- Packs per set
- 6 (3 front, 3 back)
- Outer fabric
- Black; diamond rip-stop per the maker's blog
- Fit
- One size, Velcro straps
- Weight worn
- 2.7–2.9 kg
- US store price
- USD 265 (sold out)
Under Vest
- Packs per set
- 4 (2 front, 2 back)
- Outer fabric
- Airprene, Spandex sides
- Fit
- XXS–XXXL, front zip
- Weight worn
- 2.3–2.5 kg
- US store price
- USD 199
FR Industrial Vest
- Packs per set
- Not stated
- Outer fabric
- Flame-resistant; NFPA 2112 certified, NFPA 70E compliant (maker)
- Fit
- Not stated
- Weight worn
- Not stated
- US store price
- USD 295 (special order)
FR Under Vest
- Packs per set
- Not stated
- Outer fabric
- Flame-resistant; NFPA 2112 certified, NFPA 70E compliant (maker)
- Fit
- Not stated
- Weight worn
- Not stated
- US store price
- USD 235 (special order)
Prices are list prices on the maker's US online store on 2026-10-11, in US dollars before tax and shipping. Weights are the maker's pound figures converted to kilograms, worn with hydrated packs. For the FR vests the maker asks buyers to call for details.
05 · Specs
Industrial Vest specification
Vest
- Outer shell
- DuPont Cordura nylon
- Inner layer
- Thin, highly breathable fabric (not named)
- Between packs and skin
- Thermal barrier (maker's FAQ)
- Size
- One size, adjustable
- Adjustment
- Velcro shoulder and side straps; adjusts at the shoulders, chest and stomach
- Colour
- Blue
- How it is worn
- Over clothing; also under protective clothing such as hazmat suits
ThermoPaks
- Packs per set
- 6 (3 front, 3 back)
- Sets supplied
- 2 (12 packs)
- Contents
- Non-toxic, non-flammable polymer in independent cells
- Activation
- Quick washing-machine cycle or a soak in warm water
- Freezing
- 8 hours after hydrating (maker's recommendation)
- Cooling time
- Up to 3 hours per set; varies with heat and activity (maker's figure)
- Safety claims
- Maker states FDA-approved and safe for contact with food
- Spare set
- Set of 6 for industrial vests, USD 45 (US store)
Weight
- Listed weight
- 3 lb (about 1.4 kg); the maker does not say whether packs are included
- Worn, with hydrated packs
- 6–6.5 lb (about 2.7–2.9 kg) (maker's figure)
Buying and service
- US store price
- USD 249 (2026-10-11), before tax and shipping; shown as sold out that day
- Bulk orders
- Discounts available by phone
- Orders from outside the US
- Arranged by phone or email, not through the online store
- Returns
- Within 30 days if unworn and unwashed; hydrated ThermoPaks are charged for and not taken back
- Warranty
- No warranty terms published
- Origin
- Vests made in the USA (maker's statement)
06 · Cautions
Limits and conditions the maker sets out
Short quotes from the maker's website, with our summary of each.
Our summary, then the maker's own words
The standard Industrial Vest makes no flame-resistance claim. For work that requires flame-resistant clothing, such as flash fire or electric arc exposure, the maker points to its separate FR vests.
In the maker's words:
The FR vests are for environments requiring fire retardant certification.
stacoolvest.comThe maker's how-to says industrial models are worn over clothing, while the Under Vest is worn under it. It publishes no separate warning about frozen packs touching bare skin.
In the maker's words:
Put on your StaCool vest over (if industrial model) or under (if under vest model) clothing.
stacoolvest.comCooling time is not fixed: up to 3 hours per set, depending on air temperature and workload. Longer shifts need planned pack changes and frozen spares.
In the maker's words:
Each set of ThermoPaks provides up to 3 hours of cooling depending on ambient temperature and activity level.
stacoolvest.comHydrated packs need 8 hours in a freezer for full effect. With two sets (12 packs) per wearer, freezer space and timing have to be arranged in advance.
In the maker's words:
Freeze the hydrated packs for 8 hours for maximum effectiveness.
stacoolvest.comOn the maker's US store, vests can be returned within 30 days only if unworn and unwashed, and hydrated ThermoPaks are not accepted back. Trying a vest with activated packs therefore rules out a return.
In the maker's words:
Unfortunately, we cannot accept returns on worn, hydrated, or used items, sale items or gift cards.
stacoolvest.com
07 · FAQ
Questions answered on the maker's site
How long does one set of packs keep cooling?
Up to 3 hours, depending on the air temperature and how hard the wearer is working (maker's figure). Each vest comes with two sets, so the wearer can swap to the second set and carry on.
From the maker's siteHow are the ThermoPaks prepared?
Put them through a quick washing-machine cycle or soak them in warm water to hydrate them, then freeze them for 8 hours. The maker says no other setup is needed.
From the maker's siteIs the gel inside the packs safe?
The maker says the gel is non-toxic and non-flammable, FDA-approved and food-safe, and safe for children and medical users.
From the maker's siteWill the packs feel too cold against the body?
The maker's FAQ says all StaCool vests fit closely and have a thermal barrier between the ThermoPaks and the skin, for comfortable, stable cooling.
From the maker's siteCan it be ordered from outside the United States?
The maker says it can ship to almost any address and will arrange orders outside the US, but these cannot be placed through the online store: buyers are asked to phone or email. Some products have shipping restrictions.
From the maker's siteHow should the vest be cleaned?
The maker calls the Cordura shell easy to care for but publishes no washing instructions for the Industrial Vest. Its FAQ advice to hand-wash in mild detergent and warm water and hang to dry is written for the Under Vest.
From the maker's site08 · Sheet
Side by side, on the same sheet.
Every product in the catalog is described with the same fields, in the same order, so you can compare them side by side. What it reduces and where it fits are at the top of this page.
- Key specs
- Vest with a DuPont Cordura nylon outer shell and a thin, breathable inner layer, holding six ThermoPaks per set: three at the front, three at the back. Two sets are supplied. The packs hold a non-toxic, non-flammable polymer in separate cells, are activated with water, frozen for 8 hours and stay flexible when frozen. Up to 3 hours of cooling per set, depending on heat and activity (maker's figure). Listed weight 3 lb (about 1.4 kg); 6–6.5 lb (about 2.7–2.9 kg) worn with hydrated packs. One size, adjusted with Velcro at the shoulders, chest and stomach.
- Price conditions
- Not published for Japan. The maker's US online store lists it at USD 249 (2026-10-11), before tax and shipping, and showed it as sold out on that date. A spare set of six ThermoPaks is listed at USD 45.
- Trial
- Not in public info
- Lead time
- Not in public info
- Service and repair
- Not in public info
- Local partner
- Not in public info
- StandardsMaker's declaration
- Not in public info
09 · Documents
Documents and links.
Official files and pages from StaCool Vest. Each opens on the maker's site.
- Industrial Vest product pageWeb page · English · stacoolvest.com
- How it works and FAQ (maker's home page)Web page · English · stacoolvest.com
- Spare ThermoPak setsWeb page · English · stacoolvest.com
- Applications: which vest for which workWeb page · English · stacoolvest.com
- Shipping policy, including orders outside the USWeb page · English · stacoolvest.com
- Refund policyWeb page · English · stacoolvest.com
- FAQ page (archived copy, 2 January 2026)Web page · English · web.archive.org
- StaCool Vest brochure (2010, archived copy)Brochure · English · PDF
10 · Maker
StaCool Vest
United States
StaCool Vest is a Florida company that has made cooling vests around its ThermoPak gel packs since 1997, and says its vests are engineered and made in the USA. Its range covers the Under Vest for medical, sports and personal use, industrial vests including flame-resistant versions, and a child vest. It sells through its own online store and by phone, with bulk discounts.
- Founded
- 1997
- Headquarters
- Tampa, Florida, United States
- Website
- stacoolvest.com
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Read on . Each date below is the version we read: an archived copy's capture date, or a document's own date.
- StaCool Industrial Vest, product pagestacoolvest.com ·
- StaCool Industrial Vest, Shopify product data (variants, price, images)stacoolvest.com ·
- StaCool Industrial Vest, Shopify product data with availabilitystacoolvest.com ·
- Home page: product line-up, How it works, FAQstacoolvest.com ·
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- Contact pagestacoolvest.com ·
- ThermoPacks for StaCool Vests, product page and datastacoolvest.com ·
- StaCool Under Vest, product datastacoolvest.com ·
- StaCool Premium Industrial Vest, product datastacoolvest.com ·
- StaCool Fire Retardant Industrial Vest, product datastacoolvest.com ·
- StaCool Fire Retardant Under Vest, product datastacoolvest.com ·
- StaCool Child Vest, product datastacoolvest.com ·
- Refund policystacoolvest.com ·
- Shipping policystacoolvest.com ·
- Terms of servicestacoolvest.com ·
- Blog: Be Cool (Premium Industrial Vest, reprinted trade item)stacoolvest.com ·
- Blog: Adjustable vest provides all-day cooling (reprinted trade item)stacoolvest.com ·
- Blog: Ames Copper Group keeps temperatures down with StaCool vestsstacoolvest.com ·
- Blog: How to choose the best cooling vest for your needsstacoolvest.com ·
- Blog: Comparing the StaCool Under Vest to evaporative and paraffin vestsstacoolvest.com ·
- FAQ page, Internet Archive copy (no longer shown on the live site)stacoolvest.com · Web archive ·
- Home page before the 2026 redesign, Internet Archive copystacoolvest.com · Web archive ·
- Industrial Vest product page, Internet Archive copy (source of two photos)stacoolvest.com · Web archive ·
- ThermoPaks product page, Internet Archive copy (source of the ThermoPaks photo)stacoolvest.com · Web archive ·
- Industrial cooling vests page, Internet Archive copystacoolvest.com · Web archive ·
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- Industrial Vest page on the earlier BigCommerce site, Internet Archive copystacoolvest.com · Web archive ·
- StaCool Vest brochure (PDF), Internet Archive copystacoolvest.com · Web archive ·
We wrote this page from StaCool Vest's public website and documents as of . StaCool Vest has not confirmed anything on it and is not involved with this site. Photos and videos are StaCool Vest's own, each linked to where it appears. Items the maker does not publish are marked “Not in public info”. Standards are the maker's declarations; we do not judge compliance.
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