Will the activated vest make me feel wet?
No. The two-sided inner layer in all the garments, which can be worn against the skin or over clothing, has a conductive, breathable lining on one side and a water-resistant barrier on the other to keep the skin dry.

While the components of the fabric work to keep the moisture that is added to the vest away from your skin, it is common that water drops will bead on the surface fabric of your Silver Eagle garments following activation. When this occurs, you can towel-dry or shake out any of this excess. *One of our customers contacted us with a great way to avoid this excess moisture: "After the vest is soaked, roll it in a towel to get rid of the excess. Works a treat." Scott - Spain

How long does the cooling action work?
Cooling times will vary, depending on heat, humidity, and wind conditions. In low-humidity environments, Silver Eagle Outfitter garments will continue cooling action for up to eight hours. However, When wearing the cooling garments within enclosed environments, such as within an encapsulation suit, the cooling times are often much shorter (30 minutes to two hours).

Can Silver Eagle Outfitters garments be chilled in a refrigerator?
Refrigeration will result in an initial coldness that will dissipate fairly quickly. The products are designed to provide gentle cooling for hours through evaporative cooling without requiring refrigeration.

Can Silver Eagle Outfitters garments be frozen?
No. Products made of Hydroweave should NOT be frozen. Freezing temperatures can cause vascular constriction and can affect the body's ability to shed heat.

How much to the vests and hats weigh when they are activated? Don't they get heavy?
Generally, Silver Eagle Outfitters apparel takes on very little weight from water when activated. This is a result of the two kinds of polymers that compose the material's inner batting: one that absorbs water, and one that repels water. Because of this design, only the right amount of water will be absorbed to enable maximum cooling without drippy wetness.

To give an example of the weight change you should expect, consider that the largest vest will usually weigh about one pound more when activated than when dry.

How do I clean Silver Eagle Products?
All Silver Eagle Outfitters vests, hats, and blankets are machine washable. In fact, you can take the garment directly from the rinse and spin cycle of your washing machine and put it on to enjoy the activated cooling. The vests and blankets can go in the dryer or be line-dried. To learn more about caring for your products, see our info page.

How do Silver Eagle garments differ from other cooling garments, like phase change materials?
To get a better idea of how Silver Eagle Outfitters garments made of Hydroweave compare to other cooling products available, see our info page.