ZIPPKOOL® Cooling Gears
Keep Your Crew Working Through the Heat
Battery-powered cooling vests and jackets designed to help workers stay more comfortable in hot conditions.
ZIPPKOOL combines airflow technology with high-visibility workwear options to support crews in demanding work environments.
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Sweat only cools you when it evaporates
When air is still beneath a work shirt, sweat can remain on the skin or soak into the fabric instead of evaporating efficiently. ZIPPKOOL helps move air across the body to support the body's natural evaporative cooling process.
01. Air comes in
Fans positioned at the lower back draw outside air into the garment. Four adjustable output levels let workers select the airflow that best suits their conditions.
02. Air moves across your body
The garment channels airflow up the torso and across the back and chest, helping distribute air throughout the garment.
03. Sweat evaporates. Your body releases heat.
Moving air helps sweat evaporate. As sweat turns into vapor, it carries heat away from the body. Cooling performance varies with temperature, humidity, activity level, and garment configuration.
Discover Technology →Cooling Gear Built to Spec
Fan-cooled workwear, batteries, and replacement parts designed for demanding work environments.
ZIPPKOOL®HVN-400U High Visibility Cooling Vest
ANSI/ISEA 107 Class 2. Designed for suitable road construction, work-zone, warehouse, and general industrial applications.
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ZIPPKOOL®HVN-510U High Visibility Short Sleeve Cooling Jacket
ANSI/ISEA 107 Class 3. Designed for applications where Class 3 apparel is required.
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ZIPPKOOL®Hi-Visibility Helmet Cooler (HVC03U)
Attaches to compatible full-brim hard hats and directs airflow into the hard hat while providing neck and ear shade.
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ZIPPKOOL vs. Common Dooling Options
Many crews already use ice packs, water-activated vests, or cooling towels to manage heat. Fan-cooled workwear offers a different approach: it circulates air through the garment without requiring ice, refreezing, or re-wetting during use.
| ZIPPKOOL fan-cooled | Ice / phase-change vest | Soak-in-water vest | Cooling towel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooling Duration | Up to 20 hrs per charge | Roughly 2–4 hours per set of packs | Several hours, until dry | Up to about 4 hours once wet |
| What’s Needed to Reuse | Swap/recharge the battery | Refreeze the ice pack | Re-soak | Re-wet |
| On-Site Requirements | Outlet to charge | Freezer/Ice cooler | Water | Water |
| Performance in High Humidity | Reduced | Not affected | Reduced | Reduced |
| Keeps Clothing Dry | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Added Weight | Light(Fans & battery only) | Heavy when loaded | Moderate when wet | Negligible |
| High-Visibility Option | Built-in, ANSI Class 2/Class 3 | Worn under or over hi-vis* | Rarely | No |
| Harness Access | Yes | Varies | Varies | — |
*Ice and phase-change vests aren’t hi-vis rated themselves, they’re worn as an extra layer, either under or over a separate ANSI-rated garment.
ZIPPKOOL is not designed for every work environment. The garments are not flame-resistant (FR) or intrinsically safe. Do not use them where FR clothing or intrinsically safe equipment is required, including welding, cutting, open-flame work, or hazardous atmospheres. Turn off the fans near rotating machinery. Fan-cooled garments supplement—not replace—hydration, rest breaks, shade, acclimatization, and an employer's heat-illness prevention program.
DIFFERENT WORK, DIFFERENT HEAT
Select an industry below to learn where ZIPPKOOL may fit your work environment and which product options to consider.
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Spec sheets
Model specs, sizing, runtime, and price per product.
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Compliance sheets
ANSI class, certifications, and use restrictions.
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Product catalog
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Owner's manuals
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Customer Feedback
What crews say after using ZIPPKOOL
"We gave them out as bonus, and the word spread like wildfire. Workers were thrilled and production went up."
General Construction
"We have maintenance crews that have to work while all the A/C is shut down, and this has proved to be a great way to keep them productive and safe."
Automobile Manufacturing
"Workers immediately felt the benefit as they felt more energized after the end of the day."
Roofing company,
"The hard hat cooler makes a tremendous difference in keeping me cool at work. And the battery lasts longer than it claims to."
General Construction
"I'm a union electrician and I usually sweat through 2 shirts in the summer. Since getting this, my shirt has stayed dry."
Union Electrician
"Skeptical at first, but two years into it, and the thing is still working great. Worth every penny."
General Construction
FAQ
Questions we get from safety managers
The specification and compatibility questions that come up most.
Which class do I need — Class 2 or Class 3?
Class 3 is specified for roadway and other high-risk, traffic-proximate work. Class 2 covers road construction, work zones, warehouses, and general construction. Check the site's written safety plan — it will name the class. HVN-510U is Class 3, HVN-400U is Class 2.
Does it work with a fall-protection harness?
Yes. A rear opening lets the dorsal D-ring pass through to the outside, so a lanyard or SRL attaches normally. Verify D-ring access before working at height. The garment is not part of the fall-arrest system.
Is the battery certified?
LI-PRO1U is ETL Certified by Intertek, an OSHA-recognized NRTL. Both packs are UN 38.3 certified for transport and FCC compliant. ZIPPKOOL batteries are not UL Listed; ETL provides equivalent NRTL recognition.
Can I wear it near welding or in a hazardous atmosphere?
No. ZIPPKOOL garments are not flame-resistant and not intrinsically safe. Do not use near open flame, sparks, welding or cutting, molten metal, or in areas with flammable gases, vapors, or combustible dust.
Can I order for a crew, and do you offer terms?
Yes. Contact us for volume pricing, PO and net terms, and compliance documentation for your approval process.
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