How Our Products Work
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Our Fabric
All Silver Eagle personal cooling products are made
of a unique, three-layer evaporative cooling fabric that works with your body's
heat and tap water to improve upon the body's natural cooling process.
The core of the fabric's functionality is also the core of the fabric's three-layer
composition: special hydrophilic fibers (fibers that attract water) and hydrophobic
fibers (fibers that reject water) are combined into a thin, lightweight batting.
This batting is sandwiched between a breathable outer shell fabric and a thermally
conductive, inner lining to form three layers. The result is a cooling composite
that is designed to hold an optimal amount of moisture without becoming over-saturated
or soggy. This controls the weight of the garment when activated and optimizes
the evaporation properties of the fabric.
Activation
Soaking Silver Eagle products in water for five to fifteen
minutes activates the cooling process, charging the hydrophilic fibers of
the batting with moisture. The hydrophobic fill evenly distributes and surrounds
the charged fibers with air, creating an ideal environment for evaporation.
The Cooling Process
When in contact with the wearer's skin, heat passes
directly from the body and into the water-activated fabric. This heat is released
to the outside environment in the form of evaporation.
Washability
Silver Eagle cooling vests, headwear, blankets, animal
products, and performance gear are all completely machine washable. Just throw
them in the machine with mild detergent and wash them on gentle cycle, then
machine or line dry.