Apex Cool Labs

Apex Cool Labs develops thermoregulation solutions to mitigate heat stress, prevent heat illness, and improve performance in the toughest and hottest conditions. Our flagship product, the Narwhals®, is a portable cooling device engineered to alleviate heat stress by removing excess body heat through the palms. More than 20 years of peer-reviewed research demonstrates that one of the most effective ways to quickly reduce a person’s thermal stress is to offload excess body heat via the palms even when wearing insulating gear. The palms experience 10X the blood flow of other skin areas when core body temperature is elevated. Simply, cooling the palms properly, cools the blood. To optimize this technique, a device must maintain a specific temperature range (50-60°F), avoid thermal barriers, and provide superior thermal conductivity. The Narwhals meet these requirements in a device that is easy to set up, long-lasting, and portable. By holding the Narwhals for several minutes, workers experience faster core body temperature reduction, improved heart rate recovery, and extended work capacity. The Narwhals are designed and built in Boulder, Colorado with global and domestic components. Learn more at www.apexcoollabs.com.