INUTEQ-H2O® Technology

INUTEQ-H2O® is an advanced and cost-effective evaporative cooling technology designed to keep users cool and comfortable during demanding activities. This technology represents the perfect balance between high-quality performance and accessibility, making professional-grade cooling available across diverse markets. 
Built upon a sophisticated multi-layer construction system, INUTEQ-H2O® delivers reliable cooling performance through innovative fabric engineering. The products are simple to activate by soaking them in water for just two minutes, after which they provide extended cooling relief while maintaining complete dryness on the body side.

The Technology 

INUTEQ-H2O® employs a sophisticated three-layer construction that maximizes cooling efficiency while ensuring user comfort. The outer layer consists of durable polyester fabric that provides structural integrity and protection while allowing optimal airflow for enhanced evaporation. The core layer features the proprietary INUTEQ-H2O® superabsorbent cooling fabric with antibacterial treatment, which rapidly absorbs water and releases it through controlled evaporation. This specialized fabric is engineered with unique fiber properties that ensure even water distribution and sustained cooling performance. With most of the H2O products, the inner layer incorporates a water-repellent polyester lining with PU coating that acts as a barrier, keeping the wearer completely dry while allowing the cooling effect to transfer through. This three-layer system creates an optimal microenvironment where cooling is maximized on the exterior while comfort is maintained on the interior, representing a significant advancement in evaporative cooling technology.

How It Works

The INUTEQ-H2O® technology leverages the natural process of evaporation enhanced by its engineered fabric system. The activation process is designed for maximum ease of use and effectiveness:

1. Activation: The user submerges the product in regular tap water for 1 to 2 minutes, allowing the core cooling fabric to become fully saturated.
2. Distribution: The specialized cooling fabric in the core layer quickly absorbs the water and distributes it evenly throughout the garment via the engineered fiber structure.
3. Evaporation: The technology slowly releases the water through controlled evaporation. This process draws heat away from the body, resulting in a significant cooling effect of up to 15°C below the ambient temperature.

The cooling effect begins immediately after activation and can last from 2 to 8 hours, depending on environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, and airflow.

Key Features and Benefits

INUTEQ-H2O® technology is engineered for versatility and performance, offering distinct advantages across multiple applications:

• Advanced 3-Layer Fabric Technology: The technology incorporates a sophisticated three-layer construction with specialized cooling fabrics that ensure optimal water distribution, controlled evaporation, and complete dryness on the body side.
• Effective Cooling: Provides a substantial cooling effect, lowering the perceived temperature by as much as 15°C compared to the surrounding air.
• Long-Lasting Relief: A single activation with water provides 2 to 8 hours of cooling comfort, depending on environmental conditions.
• Dry and Comfortable: The water-repellent inner lining ensures the wearer remains completely dry and comfortable throughout use.
• Lightweight: Even when activated, the products remain lightweight. For example, a fully activated cooling vest weighs approximately 650 - 800 grams.
• Easy to Use: The products are simple to activate and can be re-activated whenever needed with just tap water.
• Durable and Safe: The materials used are non-toxic and comply with REACH and OEKO-TEX® Standard 100. The products are machine washable and have antibacterial properties, ensuring hygiene and a long lifespan of up to 200 activation cycles. Hand washing will extend the product lifespan significantly.

Technical Specifications and Performance

The performance of INUTEQ-H2O® technology is optimized for broad applicability while maintaining professional-grade effectiveness. The technology performs best in environments with low to medium humidity.