Arctic Heat ice vests are the original lightweight body cooling vest, trusted by elite athletes and outdoor workers across Australia since 2003. Worn against the skin, the vest's crystal gel cooling panels absorb and store cold from a freezer or ice water, then release that cold steadily against your torso for up to two hours per charge.
Ice vests work in any climate, including hot and humid conditions, which gives them a clear advantage over evaporative cooling in Queensland summers and tropical environments. The Arctic Heat vest weighs around 1 kg when activated — light enough to wear under a uniform, hi-vis vest, or sport kit without restricting movement.
Who are ice vests for? Athletes using pre-cooling protocols before training or competition. Workers on outdoor sites, in warehouses, or in industrial heat. People managing conditions like Multiple Sclerosis, POTS, or Fibromyalgia who need reliable core temperature control. Anyone who spends extended time in the heat and needs a cooling solution that simply works.
How to activate: Place panels in a freezer for 30-60 minutes, or in a container of ice water for 15-20 minutes. Insert into vest and wear against skin or a thin base layer. Recharge between shifts using a cooler bag with ice packs.
Sizing: Measured around the chest. A firm fit delivers the best cooling. If between sizes, choose the smaller. Available from XXS (80 cm) to 5XL (125 cm).
The Arctic Heat ice vest has been used across six Olympic Games — Athens, Beijing, London, Rio, Tokyo and Paris — and by professional teams in AFL, rugby, cricket, cycling and football. It remains the most widely used lightweight cooling vest in Australian sport and industry.
Learn more:
How cyclists use the Arctic Heat ice vest
The Arctic Heat ice vest for running
The Arctic Heat ice vest for triathlon
How Australian sports teams use the ice vest
From Athens 2004 to Paris 2024: the Arctic Heat ice vest at the Olympics
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