NEW PRODUCT: Cool Flow® Hot/Cold System

The sun is shining and it's a balmy 40 degrees here in Northeast Ohio... we made it through last week's "Polar Vortex" but winter is far from over! We are proud to introduce a new heating vest manufactured by Polar Products...

One of the cooling technologies we manufacture is the Cool Flow® System, with circulates water throughout insulated tubing sewn in a vest or seat cushion. This system is used by surgeons and industrial workers nationwide. 

We can customize our products to meet many unique needs, so when Vanderbilt University contacted us for a heating vest system for their research studies, we designed and manufactured the Cool Flow® Hot/Cold Vest System!

Cool Flow® Hot/Cold Vest System

The Cool Flow^® Hot/Cold System delivers constant heating OR cooling by continuously circulating water from the cooler through over 50 feet of insulated lines built into the lightweight vest.

Easy to reuse time and time again; simply add ice and water to the cooler to cool down, or turn on the heating element to warm up to 110° F!

Cool Flow^® Hot/Cold System(#CFHCS) includes:

• Comfortable, lightweight vest of your choice, each with built in insulated water lines
• Water reservoir
• 5 feet of insulated water lines from the cooler (4 foot extensions also available)
• High-flow, dry, quick disconnect couplings allow freedom of
  movement if needed.
• Grounded transformer which plugs into a standard 120v outlet (Lithium Ion Battery Pack also available)
• Convenient switch to turn heat on or off

Several vest styles from which to choose:

HEAVY-DUTY 

Thicker walled tubing and a higher flow rate for heavier use under protective clothing. 

ADJUSTABLE

Adjustable straps are perfect to customize the fit either for individuals or use by multiple people.

      

FITTED

Performance material has a small amount of stretch to allow for a comfortable, slim fit.

Now you can stay warm OR cool with one vest! 

Call us today to order the Cool Flow® Hot/Cold System: 

1-800-763-8423

Staying Warm During the Polar Vortex

Many of us experienced the chilling arctic air known as the 'Polar Vortex' when much of the country plunged into sub-zero temperatures this week. 

How are you staying warm when you have to brave the outdoors?

View of Chicago Via Twitter: @WCL_Shawn

Polar has you covered in the heat AND cold. Did you know we offer a battery-powered electric heating vest? It's an ideal accessory throughout the winter - especially when it gets this cold outside!

Electric Heating Vest

Our vest is constructed from a comfortable soft-shell fabric and all heating elements are completely removable for easy and safe cleaning.The vest is powered by a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery with 5 available temperature settings to provide maximum comfort for up to 12 hours!

When the temperature drops below freezing, you can count on your electric heating vest to keep you warm during your commute, outdoor work, and even winter recreation. (Brrrr!)

Stay warm and safe this winter! 

Call us today to order heating apparel: 

1-800-763-8423

Scenes from around the country this week:

Nebraska Via Twitter: @Philip_Thomas

Lake Michigan Via Twitter: @Fascinatingpics

Atlanta Via Twitter: @WCL_Shawn

PS - our intern Kate, braving -40 degree windchill in Chicago:

Stay warm, Kate!

Why does the Active Ice® have a timer?

"My wife recently dislocated and broke her shoulder, a very painful event and recovery. Over the holidays we were able to get very firsthand experience using the Active Ice® System. 

Active Ice® Shoulder Compression Wrap
with Universal U-Shaped Bladder

First and foremost… it works great! The painkillers she was prescribed helped, but only up to a point, and the Active Ice® cold therapy got her through the time period for the next dose. A lifesaver for sure!

Rose celebrating Christmas with her grandson
after a cold therapy session.

The timer allowed only 30 minute sessions before it required resetting. This allowed her to check her skin before her next session (resetting the timer is an easy thing to do with the Active Ice® System sitting on a small stool right beside her). Several times she decided to wait before resetting the timer because her skin was so cold. 

30-minute timer on Polar's Active Ice® System

When improperly used, circulating water cold therapy machines can cause injury! Using an Active Ice® System with an integrated timer and following your healthcare practitioner's recommendations for duration and frequency of cold therapy sessions can help lessen the risk. The timer is an essential safety feature that we were very glad to have."

- William S. Graessle

President, Polar Products Inc.

Two testimonials from medical professionals

 with first-hand Active Ice® System experience:

"This [Active Ice®] unit has been my lifesaver this weekend! I did not realize there was a timer, a very important factor for healing. I am a nurse and we see many patients who have self inflicted nerve damage due to constant icing of an extremity. This, too, has been a life-saver. Thank you for a very fine product." 

- Linda W. in Leadville, CO

Active Ice® System

"Most physicians simply tell patients to "ice" an injured body part. But when the physician becomes the patient, she learns how messy and inconvenient most ice packs can be - not to mention they simply don't outlast the pain. No matter where you hurt, or why you hurt, pain takes your life away. When I blew out my knee I was not sleeping, in pain, and frustrated that nothing seemed to help. I purchased the active therapy system and now I call it my portable life support system - it provides immediate, continuous pain relief that is non-sedating and not addicting (unless ice is a vice!) I love this machine and it goes everywhere with me - day and night. Used as needed, intermittently, I find that I am more rested and relaxed - I thank you and I am sure my patients will thank you also!"

- Malinda Bell, M.D., F.A.C.E.P., Emergency Physician in Manistee, MI

Visit our website for more information and testimonials regarding our Active Ice® System.

Warm Wishes

... for a very merry holiday season and a happy and healthy new year!

Polar's Christmas Party 2013

Santa sat on laps at our party!

We thank our customers, friends, and colleagues for their support of our business throughout the year. 2013 was one of the best and we look forward to working with you in 

2014!

Polar's office and factory will be closed on 12/24, 12/25, and 1/1/14 as we celebrate the holidays with our families and friends.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO MAUREEN!

Polar's office manager is the proud new grandmother to 

Adelynn "Addie"

Born Dec. 20th, weighing 9 lbs. 5 oz. and 21 inches long. 

She is beautiful, Mo! 

May your holidays be 

merry and bright!

- The Polar Family