About Arctic Heat USA — Ice Vests Since 2003

About Arctic Heat USA — Ice Vests & Cooling Products Since 2003

Since 2003, Arctic Heat USA has been the leading source for lightweight body cooling vests — known as ice vests, cooling vests, and cool vests — across the United States and worldwide. What started as specialist equipment for elite athletes has become the world's favourite lightweight cooling solution for sport, work, and medical use.

Trusted by Olympians, athletes and MS patients worldwide

The Arctic Heat cooling vest has been worn by elite athletes at six Olympic Games — Athens 2004, Beijing 2008, London 2012, Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020, and Paris 2024. It's used by professional cycling teams at the Tour de France, MTB World Cup athletes, BMX racers, triathletes, and endurance cyclists across the USA.

Beyond sport, the Arctic Heat ice vest is trusted by thousands of people living with Multiple Sclerosis across the USA and worldwide. Its lightweight design — just 2.2 lbs — and ability to be worn discreetly under clothing makes it the most practical everyday cooling solution for MS heat management available.

What makes Arctic Heat different

The Arctic Heat vest is not a phase-change vest and not an evaporative vest. The entire garment is the cooling element — a non-toxic, biodegradable viscose gel is woven directly into the vest. There are no separate ice packs to insert, no heavy cooling units to carry. Just activate in water, freeze, and wear.

At around half the weight of comparable products and effective in both high and low humidity conditions, Arctic Heat is the choice of athletes and workers who need real cooling without bulk or inconvenience.

Cooling products for every need

Arctic Heat USA stocks lightweight body cooling vests in adult sizes XS through 5XL, plus cooling caps, neck wraps, and cooling neck ties.

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