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The warmer summer months are here, and significant heat waves have hit multiple parts of the country this season. For home improvement professionals and DIYers alike, heat protection is essential while working on any outdoor project or while simply enjoying leisure time in the sun.
Hardware Retailing recommends these six cooling attire products to stock for your customers this summer.
Tops
This Cooling V-Neck Short Sleeve T-Shirt from Arctic Cool features Hydrofreeze technology that reduces the temperature of the fabric, providing a cooling feeling. The shirt is antimicrobial, anti-odor and includes sun protection of UPF 50+.
The Men’s Cooling Polo Shirt from Mobile Cooling is made with DriComfort GEO 365 mineral-infused fabric that pulls moisture and heat from the body, increasing drying time. The shirt has a 1/4 zip design and includes vented sides for added comfort.
Bottoms
These cooling work pants from Red Kap are made from moisture-wicking, sun-protecting fabric and include multiple pockets for storage. The pants also have a hidden stretch waistband and come in four colors.
The Women’s Lynsu Wide Leg Pants from Coolibar feature sustainable Moduri™ fabric, a soft knit fabric with a flowy drape. The pants also have a split leg opening for increased airflow and sun protection.
Accessories
The Mission Cooling Boonie Hat cools up to 30 degrees Fahrenheit below average body temperature when activated with water. It features UPF 50+ sun protection, a mesh-vented crown, adjustable chin strap and crown and is machine washable.
The Ergodyne Chill‑Its 8939 Cooling Bucket Hat cools via evaporative material when wet and provides hours of relief. It offers UPF 50+ sun protection, has moisture‑wicking and anti‑odor treatment, is made of flexible polyester‑spandex and packs down easily. It fits most heads with an adjustable cinch cord, has a two-inch brim and is hand wash and air dry only.
