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Improve Effectiveness & Safety on Any Worksite


Manufacturing, Roofing, HVAC and many other jobs often lead us to difficult spaces or heated environments that push the limits of safety and endurance. Stay functional for longer and recover more quickly with our best equipment for beating the heat.

Glacier Tek Cooling Vests will absorb the heat generated by your body as well as help to negate the effects of a hot environment. Our designs range from standard "Sport" vests to FR3-rated Banox vests which are fire-resistant and incredibly sturdy. In addition to this, 25 years of innovation has led to vest designs that are remarkably flexible and comfortable, allowing you to move freely in a workspace with some vests even being compatible with industry-standard safety harnesses.

Cooling packs can be recharged in as little as 30 minutes when placed directly into ice water, meaning that a vest set can provide all-day support and increase productivity/longevity at any work site. Check out the Vest Bundles that include a spare pack set, for rotating out packs during a full day's work.

Made in the USA

Because quality matters. Our products are also backed up by a 90-day full refund guarantee, to make sure that the last thing you need to worry about on a job is replacing a damaged item.

Quick Recharging for All-Day Use

One of the unique properties of our cooling packs is their ability to recharge quickly when placed directly into ice water. If you have a cooler or sink available, your cooling packs are ready to go (again) in 30 minutes or less! Having a spare set available will allow the vest user to rotate out freshly-charged cooling packs all day, perfect for any work site or activity.

Special Materials Available for Hazards

Some environments require protection that goes beyond the cooling element - such as near open flames or in a sterile space. Glacier Tek offers unique product lines that satisfy these needs, some of them include:

  • Banox Vests - FR3-rated flame retardant material for use in welding, assembly, and other environments that may feature open flames
  • Disposable Vests - Specialized vests (disposable) paired with reusable cooling packs, offering a vest that can be discarded after use
  • Classic Vests - cooling packs are contained in outward-facing pockets on the outside of the vest to allow access when the vest cannot be removed, ideal for work on a harness or within a mascot/costume

Which cooling vest is suggested for Industrial/Construction work?

While any Glacier Tek cooling vest can be used by workers, we suggest the Classic Cool (available in safety blue and safety orange for high-visibility), Banox FR3 Cool Vest, or Sport Vest for a majority of environments. The Classic, Sports, Banox are flexible and lightweight as well as machine-washable.

Can Glacier Tek vests be worn under clothing?

Each of our vests adds about an inch of thickness to both the front and back of the body, and therefore can be worn under clothing and outerwear as long as there’s room. The Flex Vest offers the snuggest fit for wearing underneath form-fitting clothing.

Can Glacier Tek vests be worn under PPE and other outerwear?

Each of our vests adds about an inch of thickness to both the front and back of the body and therefore can be worn under PPE and outerwear as long as there’s room. The Flex Vest offers the snuggest fit for more form-fitting outerwear and uniforms.

Which size vest is right for me?

The ideal vest is determined by your intended use and personal preference for style, type of material and color. Our adjustable adult vests will fit almost all adults and extenders are available for sizes above XL. If a vest does not cover the whole torso, as long as the packs fall over the heart and lungs, the vest will cool the body effectively. For more information and to find your fit, check out our video.

How do GlacierPacks work?

GlacierPacks can be charged in ice water, a freezer or refrigerator, and will maintain a constant 59℉ for up to 2.5 hours. While they may produce some condensation, it will mostly be absorbed by the vest itself. Because GlacierPacks are phase-change cooling packs, your vest will not require air passing over it to maintain temperature. GlacierPacks can be worn under protective gear and other clothing without issue.

How durable are GlacierPacks?

While our GlacierPacks can withstand bodyweight pressure, such as laying on them, you should use caution around any sharp objects. We do offer an accessory called the Glacier Tek Nail Stop set you can purchase to further protect the packs from being punctured by sharp edges, tools, etc. 

Why were the GlacierPacks white and solid when I received my order?

GlacierPacks may solidify in transit if the temperature is below 59℉. This does no harm to them, and the standard instructions can still be used to charge them for use.

Where can I purchase a medical cooling vest locally?

Our vests are not sold in stores, please use our online stores for your purchase. 

How quickly are orders processed?

Most orders are processed and shipped within one or two business days. Our Storefront will send out an automated email with tracking information when your order is shipped.

How do I change or cancel an order?

If you need to make any changes or cancel your order after it has been sent, please call Customer Service at (800) 482-0533. Please note that your order may begin processing immediately after you place it, and it may not be possible to change items on existing orders.

What if an item I want is out of stock?

We try our best to fill all orders within 48 hours. Sometimes, despite our best planning, we underestimate demand and certain items are temporarily out of stock. We will let you know if an item is on back-order and will be delayed or if it is no longer available. We reserve the right to limit quantities based on merchandise availability.

If we are temporarily out of stock, you can back-order an item by prepaying (including shipping). When the product is in stock, we will automatically ship it to you.

Can I order a replacement vest without the cooling packs?

Owners of a damaged or permanently soiled vest may wish to buy a replacement without incurring the cost of replacing the cooling packs. We are happy to accommodate. Please contact us for pricing.

Do Glacier Tek Cool Vests come with a warranty?

Glacier Tek warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for 90 days from the date of purchase, provided the products supplied have not been subject to accident, alteration, negligence, abuse or misuse. If you are not 100% satisfied with your Glacier Tek product, you can return it for a full refund within 90 days of purchase. For details, see our return policy.

Can the Cool Vest be returned?

If you are not 100% satisfied with your Glacier Tek product, you can return it for a full refund within 90 days of purchase. Returned products must be in the condition you received them, without signs of obvious wear and tear. We’ll pay for return shipping. Please see our return policy for details.

Fulfillment Location:

Glacier Tek ships its products from Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Expedited Shipping:

Orders can be fulfilled at any available UPS or FedEx service levels.

Shipping via Customer's UPS/FedEx Account:

We are happy to fulfill any order via your own UPS/FedEx shipping account. Please provide an account # and your billing zip code.

How quickly are orders processed?

Most orders are processed and shipped within one or two business days. Our Storefront will send out an automated email with tracking information when your order is shipped.

Which countries can Cool Vests be shipped to?

We are happy to arrange shipment for orders outside the United States excluding these countries and regions: Balkans, Belarus, Burma, Central African Republic, China, Congo, Crimea, Cuba, India, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, North Korea, Pakistan, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Taiwan, Ukraine, Venezuela, Yemen and Zimbabwe.

We ship to all U.S. military locations anywhere in the world and give these orders the highest priority.


Why were the GlacierPacks white and solid when I received my order?

GlacierPacks may solidify in transit if the temperature is below 59℉. This does no harm to them, and the standard instructions can still be used to charge them for use.