Coolcore introduces Fibr-X
A new single strand yarn with same thermal regulating characteristics as original
PORTSMOUTH, NH – Coolcore (www.coolcore.com), the leader in chemical-free thermoregulating fabrics, introduces Fibr-X, an extruded single yarn which possesses the same thermal regulating performance as Coolcore’s original multi-fiber technology.
“The evolution of Coolcore’s single yarn innovation gives our manufacturing partners more flexibility than ever before to create innovative garments, accessories and fabrics with all the Coolcore technology benefits,” said David Ludd, Coolcore’s Vice President of Global Marketing.
Fibr-X features proprietary cross section designs that wick and transport moisture while promoting a superior evaporative process without chemical additives or treatments.
“While Fibr-X performs on par with Coolcore, as a single extruded fiber it reduces manufacturing time and materials.”, states Dennis Ackroyd, Coolcore’s Chief Technology Officer/Founder.
Fibr-X yarn can be woven with other natural and synthetic fibers to create fabrics with additional performance characteristics or used alone to create high performance thermoregulating garments and accessories.
Fibr-X yarns are available now, with the first products featuring the yarn to be available in Fall/Holiday 2018.
Numerous leading outdoor, fitness, and running brands have selected Coolcore for their thermoregulating technology as have major retail brands including Cabela’s, L.L. Bean, Disney, Athleta, Klim and Dickies.
In 2013, Coolcore became the first US Company to receive the “Innovative Technology” award from the Hohenstein Institute, and remains the only company globally to receive it for “Cooling Power”.
Independently tested by the world-renowned Hohenstein Institute on its WATson test, which measures a fabric’s cooling and drying power, Coolcore’s fabric received the best scores against seven leading brands and three competing technologies.
About Coolcore:
Coolcore creates proprietary chemical-free thermoregulation fabrics which deliver three distinct functions — wicking, moisture circulation and regulated evaporation — that together keep you cool, dry and comfortable. Coolcore is the first U.S. company to earn “Innovative Technology” recognition from the esteemed Hohenstein Institute and the only company globally to be awarded this recognition for “Cooling Power.” To learn more about Coolcore and its products visit www.coolcore.com.
Coolcore looks to Fuze for odor control boost
Permanent, chemical-free additive keeps odors at bay and temperatures regulated
PORTSMOUTH, NH – Coolcore (www.coolcore.com), the leader in chemical-free thermoregulating fabrics, is partnering with Fuze to integrate non-ionic, non-toxic, molecular alloy technology into a range of Coolcore fabrics giving them the added benefit of odor control.
Fuze, a water based topical fabric treatment, permanently binds to fabrics providing odor control while enhancing UVA/ UVB protection, hyper-evaporation and cooling.
“Fuze shares many of Coolcore’s characteristics, including performance that never washes out,” said David Ludd, Coolcore’s Vice President of Global Marketing. “Coolcore with Fuze is the next step in our mission to provide the best performance fabrics to the market in an ecologically friendly and responsible manner. There is absolutely no leaching effect with Fuze. Many Ionic based chemical technologies in the marketplace deplete, wash out, leach into soil and, ultimately, move downstream to waste reclamation plants and kill useful bacteria which strains water purification.”
Fuze is chemical-free and is comprised of all natural components with near zero-waste during the manufacturing and application processes. The gold and silver alloys adhere permanently to the fabrics without altering their appearance, feel, smell or impeding their performance attributes.
“Fuze works at a molecular level, attacking bacteria as soon as it comes in contact with the fabric, killing odors,” said Andrew Peterson, president of Fuze BioTech, LLC based in Salt Lake City, UT.
In a twenty-four-hour period, tests showed that fabrics with Fuze reduced odors by 95%.
Coolcore fabrics with Fuze will be available in spring 2018 with commercialized products slated for spring 2019 introductions.
Numerous leading outdoor, fitness, and running brands have selected Coolcore for their thermoregulating technology as have major retail brands including Cabela’s, L.L. Bean, Disney, Athleta, Klim and Dickies.
In 2013, Coolcore became the first US Company to receive the “Innovative Technology” award from the Hohenstein Institute, and remains the only company globally to receive it for “Cooling Power”.
Independently tested by the world-renowned Hohenstein Institute on its WATson test, which measures a fabric’s cooling and drying power, Coolcore’s fabric received the best scores against seven leading brands and three competing technologies.
About Coolcore:
Coolcore creates proprietary chemical-free thermoregulation fabrics which deliver three distinct functions — wicking, moisture circulation and regulated evaporation — that together keep you cool, dry and comfortable. Coolcore is the first U.S. company to earn “Innovative Technology” recognition from the esteemed Hohenstein Institute and the only company globally to be awarded this recognition for “Cooling Power.” To learn more about Coolcore and its products visit www.coolcore.com.
About Fuze:
Fuze provides a non-ion alloy technology to the textile industry. This proprietary technology controls odor at the atomic level. Fuze obliterates stink by embedding nan-alloy particles into the textile via a unique process. You can now play hard, sweat hard and still smell great while preserving the environment. FUZE particles allow you to wash and wear and wear and wear. www.fuze47.com
Coolcore, Global Fabric Innovator, Launches Line of Natural Performance Fabrics
Jen Burn, Backbone Media
jen.burn@backbonemedia.net
970-963-4873x 145
Portsmouth, N.H. — Jul 20, 2017
Coolcore, the global leader in chemical-free thermoregulating fabrics, today announced the launching of its new Natural Performance Fabric Collection. Coolcore’s Natural Performance Fabric Collection combines cotton’s comfort with the performance and functionality of synthetic fabrics. Coolcore’s Natural Performance Fabric Collection is chemical-free and does not wash out, while providing superior wicking, drying and cooling capabilities. The Natural Performance Fabric Collection will launch with select partners before being integrated into Coolcore’s complete collection of chemical-free thermoregulation fabrics.
“Our Natural Performance Fabric Collection utilizes our complete range of technology know-how that has made Coolcore the global leader in chemical-free thermoregulation fabrics,” said Kevin McCarthy, Coolcore’s President and CEO. “Based on market research, our team determined there was an opportunity to develop a true cotton rich performance fabric that did not degenerate with washing and that could out-perform synthetic fabrics in the area of wicking, drying and cooling consistently over a long period of time.”
With Coolcore’s commitment to independent testing, the Natural Performance Fabric Collection significantly outperformed a wide range of competitive premium synthetic and natural blend products. Coolcore’s Natural Performance Fabric Collection will launch in a range of men’s and women’s apparel products later this year.
“As the industry leader in chemical-free, thermoregulation fabrics, we are excited about continuing to deliver exciting and innovative technology to consumers across multiple markets,” said McCarthy. “Our material and product offering puts sustainable performance first, and as we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in fabric evolution, we are gaining traction among our consumers and the people in the industry who look to Coolcore for everyday appeal and superior technology.”
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About Coolcore:
Coolcore, the global leader in chemical-free thermoregulation fabrics, has partnerships to develop fabrics and finished goods for consumer brands throughout the world. The patented, chemical-free Coolcore fabrics deliver three distinct functions — wicking, moisture circulation and regulated evaporation, all which keep you cool, dry and comfortable. Coolcore fabrics and technology are also used in all Dr. Cool recovery and relief products (Ice and Compression Wraps) which are designed to incorporate cold therapy and compression into any recovery regimen. Coolcore fabric formulations have earned the prestigious “Innovative Technology” recognition from the Hohenstein Institute, a first for a U.S. company, and the only company globally to be awarded this recognition for “Cooling Power.”
Coolcore® Receives US Patent 9,121,642 for Cooling Towel Activation
Patent Covers All Three-Step Activations Used Across Instant Cooling Towel Category
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (OCT. 22, 2015) – Coolcore, the global leader in chemical-free cooling fabrics, today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued the company a patent (U.S. Patent No. 9,121,642) for “Method of Cooling an Object with a Fabric”. The patent covers activation that includes wetting the item, wringing out excess liquid, and snapping or waving the fabric to activate the moisture control through the fabric. Even more specifically, the present invention is for a fabric that becomes cool when activated by liquid and remains cool for an extended period of time thereafter.
“As the original innovator of chemical-free cooling fabrics, our intellectual property and the on-going commitment to innovation continues to reinforce our position in the market today,” stated Coolcore Chief Executive Officer and President Kevin McCarthy. “Coolcore is the leader in chemical-free instant cooling towels, accessories, and headwear…imitators should note that we will vigilantly protect our intellectual property in the marketplace.”
Coolcore also owns U.S Patent No. 8,440,119 for its cooling material innovation. The patent covers the manufacturing of any chemical-free cooling fabric that transfers moisture away from the skin, while regulating the movement and evaporation of that moisture throughout the fabric as described in the patent.
Coolcore fabric formulations have earned the prestigious "Innovative Technology" recognition from the Hohenstein Institute, a first for a U.S. company, and the only company globally to be awarded this recognition for “Cooling Power.” Additionally, it was recently announced that Coolcore is a finalist in two categories for the 2015 ITMA Future Materials Awards - “Groundbreaking Partnership” and “Best Innovation – Sports Textiles” for our cooling fabric innovations.
Coolcore develops and provides private label cooling towels to its brand and retail partners globally, as well as cooling apparel and accessories. Additionally, Coolcore markets its cooling towels, accessories and headwear under the Dr. Cool brand name and distributes domestically and internationally. Aside from finished products, Coolcore develops fabrics for several global consumer brands.
For “Cooling Towel Activation” licensing opportunities, please contact Rich Ferdinand at rferdinand@coolcore.com.
About Coolcore
Coolcore, the global leader in chemical-free cooling fabrics, has partnerships to develop fabrics for consumer brands throughout the world. The patented, chemical-free Coolcore materials deliver three distinct functions — wicking, moisture circulation and regulated evaporation — going far beyond traditional moisture-management textiles by managing thermoregulation and reducing surface fabric temperature up to 30 percent lower than skin temp when moisture is present. Coolcore fabric formulations have earned the prestigious "Innovative Technology" recognition from the Hohenstein Institute, a first for a U.S. company, and the only company globally to be awarded this recognition for “Cooling Power.”
Coolcore, the Leader in Chemical-Free Cooling Fabric Innovations, Announces Significant International Expansion
Coolcore, the global leader in chemical-free cooling fabric innovation and creator of Dr. Cool Recovery-On-The-Go™ ice and compression wraps, today announced a significant international expansion, adding new distributors in Asia, Oceana and Latin America.
“We continue to establish a new industry standard for chemical-free cooling products,” said Kevin McCarthy, president and CEO of Coolcore. “These new distributors, and the markets they represent, are crucial to our global expansion plans, supporting the introduction of Dr. Cool’s new product lines including cooling accessories, an expanded wrap line and sports medicine collection.”
Dr. Cool, the first and only product combining ice and compression in one flexible fabric wrap, has expanded rapidly throughout North America, with over 1,000 retail doors in its first six months after its launch. The strong momentum behind Dr. Cool has been fueled by industry recognition, including being named a finalist in the Future Material Awards “Best Innovation - Sportswear & Outdoor Apparel” category, and consistent media coverage in Men’s Journal, Outside magazine, Real Simple, Self magazine, and the Yoga Journal, among other prominent outlets.
The Coolcore fabric innovations used in the Dr. Cool lines are patented and chemical-free, earning the prestigious Hohenstein Institute’s “Innovative Technology” award for “Cooling Power”, becoming the only company globally to receive this honor. Additionally, Coolcore is currently a finalist in the Future Material Awards “Most Innovative Small Company” category.
“As consumers become more sophisticated in their product knowledge, they demand more performance from their apparel and accessory items,” said Nick Skally, director of marketing for Coolcore. “Our patented, chemical-free textile innovations provide on the go relief and are being very well received across a variety of market segments.”
Specifically for 2015, Dr. Cool will launch cooling apparel and accessories globally including sleeves, towels, headwear, wristbands and headbands, as well as shirts and polos.
Coolcore Cooling Fabric Innovation Triumphs Over Competition in the Hohenstein Testing
Coolcore, the global leader in chemical-free cooling fabrics, today announced the recent lab testing results from the Hohenstein Institute, the worldwide leader in textile testing since 1946. The Coolcore fabric continued to perform best among all currently available fabrics from leading sports and outdoor apparel brands for cooling power, drying time, and lack of saturation and clinging. Several fabrics were tested at Hohenstein’s global headquarters in Boennigheim, Germany from 2012 through the end of 2013. The cooling fibers made by Coolcore are the first product worldwide to be awarded the Hohenstein Quality Label: ‘Innovative Technology - Cooling Power.’
“Coolcore’s material provides very high wicking and high sweat evaporation, especially impressive because no chemicals are used to create the wicking or cooling features,” said Dr. Jan Beringer, head of research and development of the department for Function and Care at the Hohenstein Institute. “Our tests to date prove that Coolcore material is the best performing cooling material on the market today.”
Coolcore’s material delivers three distinct functions — wicking, moisture circulation and regulated evaporation, reducing the fabric’s surface temperature up to 30 percent. In addition, it is the only chemical-free fabric where the cooling benefit never washes out. Coolcore fibers do not use latent heat storage or phase change materials that exploit a change in phase (solid-liquid) to absorb and store heat.
“As a material innovation company, validation through testing is incredibly important and we’re very proud of these industry-leading results,” said Coolcore President Kevin McCarthy. “All these tests utilized Hohenstein’s proprietary cooling test system, the 'WATson,' which is taking the first steps toward industry standardization in measuring a fabric’s ability to not only manage moisture, but also measure and quantify the cooling power of a fabric.”
The patented Coolcore material innovation “powers” its own Dr. Cool Recovery-On-The-Go™ wraps, the first product to deliver on-the-go ice and compression in one flexible fabric wrap. Additionally, through its strategic distribution partnership with MISSION Athletecare, the Coolcore patented technology “powers” the MISSION EnduraCool line, which is sold across the US in over 5,000 retail locations and online at http://www.MISSIONathletecare.com.
“MISSION has had tremendous success at retail delivering superior cooling technology to active consumers,” said Josh Shaw, CEO of MISSION Athletecare. “We know firsthand that overheating is a major issue that affects everyone – and through our partnership with Coolcore, we’re able to deliver effective, portable and chemical-free cooling solutions that didn’t exist before.”
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Coolcore Strengthens Logistics and Sales Teams With New Hires
Coolcore® the global leader in chemical-free cooling material, today announced the expansion of its team to support the distribution, production and growth of its Dr. Cool Recovery-On-The-Go wraps™, Coolcore and existing partnerships. Mark Matheny was appointed director of global supply chain and will focus on all aspects of the Coolcore brand, including the Dr. Cool product line, its partnership with Mission Athletecare™ and future opportunities with its patented, chemical-free cooling fabric. Dan Ramella was named director of North American sales and will focus specifically on Dr. Cool. Both appointments are effective immediately.
“With over 40 years of experience between them, Mark and Dan will be tremendous assets to our team,” commented Kevin McCarthy, Coolcore president and CEO. “We are confident in their ability to add the right skill sets to our young business, while building the foundation for continued growth.”
With proven expertise in sales planning, demand forecasting, merchandising, logistics, and inventory management, Matheny will manage customer service and logistics. His past work includes Swiss Masai US, LLC, where he served as the COO of US MBT® Footwear and at The Timberland Company®, where he was senior director of planning and operations for North American wholesale footwear.
Ramella is an experienced sales manager with more than 15 years in the industry. He has a strong retail background in apparel, footwear, eyewear, snowboard boots, accessories and sporting goods. Prior to joining Dr. Cool, Ramella worked at Freestyle® USA, Power Balance®, LLC and Oakley®.