New Product Release
New Products Make for Cool Protection
Silver Eagle Outfitters to showcase protective cooling apparel at the
FPED V Demonstration in Quantico, Virginia , April 29-28, 2005
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama-February 24, 2005-Perhaps
the least recognized dangers facing those employed at any level of our nation's
defense are the debilitating threats of heat stress and sun exposure. To
address this, Silver Eagle Outfitters, the leading manufacturer of cooling
apparel made of a specially-engineered, evaporative cooling fabric, will
showcase their line of cooling vests, headwear, and blankets at the Force
Protection Equipment Demonstration V in Quantico, Virginia, on April 26-28,
2005. The company hopes that the exposure gained at the FPED V demonstration
will make more organizations and individuals involved with force protection
aware of the choices available to battle heat-related dangers.
As more studies illustrate the dangers of heat-related illness, finding
a reasonable way to combat heat stress, which causes muscle cramps, fatigue,
irritability, poor judgment, and increased numbers of accidents, has been
a frustrating quest, especially when the issues of bulk, movement restriction,
and weight are such important factors. Silver Eagle offers an alternative
to the heavier and more costly solutions with its unique three-layer evaporative
cooling fabric. Rather than using cooling gels, chemicals, or ice packs,
Silver Eagle products are easily activated in minutes with water to provide
hours of effective, non-restrictive, lightweight cooling relief.
According to Bill Case, Cofounder of Silver Eagle Outfitters, the convenience and physical benefits of their cooling products will allow more people involved in force protection to stay safe and active in warm temperatures. "The fabric we use to construct our garments has been proven in university tests to minimize increases in core temperature and preserve the body's core temperature range. Additionally, it reduces heart rate elevation and thermal and cardiovascular strain while reducing the wearer's level of dehydration by 21 percent. This lends to a dramatic increase in the wearer's endurance."
Silver Eagle Outfitters creates their cooling apparel for any individual who is exposed to heat and the associated risks of heat and sun-related illnesses. "We have customers who buy products for numerous applications, whether they use them for recreational purposes, for work, or are living with an illness that requires assisted temperature regulation for comfort," said Nancy Keen, Silver Eagle Outfitters Cofounder. "While we continually add to the variety of apparel that we offer, we've made special considerations for the requirements of all organizations involved in force protection and try to use designs and fabrics to accommodate their needs."
Among the company's headwear options, which include cooling ball caps, helmet liners, cooling neck shades, and Do-Rags, is the new Silver Eagle wide-brim Kula™ hat. The entire hat, including the three-inch brim and cool-comfort headband, is made of Silver Eagle's evaporative cooling fabric for easy care and breathability. Snap buttons on each side of the cap allow the brim to be worn up or down, while a leather retention snap that wraps around the chin to keep the hat in place. Rated with an ultraviolet protective factor (UPF) rating of 50 (the highest rating available), the Kula hat provides "EXCELLENT" UV protection from the sun's damaging rays. For additional cooling and added sun protection, a matching attachable neck cover made of the same cooling fabric is also available
Like the Kula Hat, Silver Eagle's rugged cooling Utility Vests are also designed to provide the strength, durability, and performance demanded in outdoor apparel. These vests are available in pullover and zip-front styles featuring a lightweight, quick-dry outer shell that resists odors, abrasions, punctures, and tears. The vest is available with a Day Desert Camo or khaki or with an ANSI certified high-visibility lime-green or fluorescent orange outer shell. The high-visibility vest is offered with or without reflective tape that meets the Class 2, Level 2 ANSI High Visibility.
The company's CoolQuilt™ Cooling Blanket is yet another product in the Silver Eagle line that proves beneficial in a variety of applications. Available in khaki and royal blue, the three and a half by five-foot blanket offers full coverage cooling.
Silver Eagle's cooling apparel is not solely for the humans involved in the nation's security. The company also produces a Cooling K9 vest in sizes to fit almost any dog. Once activated, the vest's Velcro® straps wrap around the dog's stomach to hold it in place to offer two to four hours of non-restrictive cooling comfort.
The Force Protection Equipment Demonstration is a recurring event that gives companies the opportunity to demonstrate state-of-the-art equipment that may serve as materiel solutions to force protection needs. The demonstration is scheduled for 26-28 April 2005 at the Marine Corps Base, Quantico, Virginia. More information about the FPED V demonstration can be found online at www.fped5.org.
Silver Eagle Outfitters products can be purchased from their online store at www.silvereagleoutfitters.com or by calling 888.672.6963.
About Silver Eagle Outfitters
Silver Eagle Outfitters produces cooling garments made with a specially
constructed, three-layer fabric composite to offer effective, ultra-lightweight
cooling relief. Activated in minutes by tap water, the products use evaporative
technology to cool the wearer for two to six hours, depending on the climate
and environmental conditions. Fully activated, Silver Eagle apparel remains
lightweight and breathable, allowing the wearer full range of motion and
consistent comfort. Water is held tightly in special fibers inside the apparel
and released through evaporation to produce a gentle cooling over an extended
time period, while a water-resistant inner lining pulls heat away from the
body and wicks moisture away from the skin, keeping the wearer cool and
dry. Worn dry, the garments provide an effective ultra-light barrier to
the cold and wind. All Silver Eagle products are machine washable and guaranteed
for effectiveness.
For more information on Silver Eagle Outerwear, contact: Silver Eagle Outfitters, LLC., 917 Willowbrook Dr. Suite F, Huntsville, AL 35802; Phone: 888.672.6963; www.silvereagleoutfitters.com; email: info@silvereagleoutfitters.com
Silver Eagle Outfitter, Kula, CoolQuilt are trademarks of Silver Eagle Outfitters, LLC
Contact:
Angela Jackman
Silver Eagle Outfitters, LLC
917 Willowbrook Dr. Suite F
Huntsville, AL 35802
Phone: 888.672.6963
Fax: 256.650.2176
Email: angela@silvereagleoutfitters.com