Offering Year-Round Comfort Apparel

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama-February 27, 2003- Silver Eagle Outfitters, LLC, pioneers of recreational evaporative cooling apparel and products made of an amazing three-layer evaporative cooling fabric, is setting out to inform individuals with Multiple Sclerosis of their personal cooling alternatives. Silver Eagle Outfitters has combined evaporative cooling technology with comfortable and efficient design to produce vests, headwear, and blankets that are proven to keep the wearer cool and safe at a fraction of the cost of other cooling garments.

"In the process of studying the benefits of using cooling methods to combat MS-related fatigue, we realized that MS patients are being limited to cumbersome and expensive cooling garments and equipment," said Nancy Keen, Cofounder of Silver Eagle Outfitters. "It only makes sense that the lightweight quality and stylish design of our apparel would be more beneficial to someone who is looking for effective, inconspicuous cooling relief."

Exposure to heat has been deemed a primary cause for MS-related fatigue, which causes physical and cognitive slowness that interferes with daily activity. According to Randall T. Schapiro, MD and Diana M. Schneider, PhD, authors of the MS clinical bulletin, "Management of Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis1," "Fatigue is now recognized as the most common symptom of multiple sclerosis. Over three fourths of individuals with MS experience fatigue, and 50% report that fatigue is their worst problem."

Studies of using cooling techniques to quell heat-induced fatigue in MS patients is ongoing, but research thus far has offered conclusive results. While small increases in the body temperature of Multiple Sclerosis patients can slow nerve signals significantly, often causing existing symptoms to get worse, studies have proven that a one to two degree reduction below normal in body temperature causes noticeable improvements in symptoms. "The bottom line," says Richard Hicks, Ph.D., Executive Director of the Jimmie Heuga Center in Edwards, Colorado, "is that cooling absolutely improves everything about function for people with MS.(2)"

Until recently, most personal cooling gear has required refrigeration and ice packs, pumps, tubes, chemicals or other appliances. Not only is such gear expensive to buy, it is also heavy and uncomfortable to wear, adding to a wearer's burden. Silver Eagle Outfitters instead bases its cooling method on the natural, evaporative cooling process of the human body.

Rather than using cooling gels or ice packs, Silver Eagle garments are constructed of a unique, three-layer fabric. Activated in minutes by tap water, the garments use evaporative technology to cool the wearer for two to eight hours, depending on the climate and environmental conditions. Fully activated, Silver Eagle apparel remains ultra light and breathable, allowing the wearer full range of motion and consistent comfort. The fabric's water-resistant inner liner pulls heat away from the body and wicks moisture away from the skin, keeping the wearer cool and dry.

Silver eagle garments fit comfortably over or under work clothes or it can be worn directly against the skin. Worn dry, the garments provide an effective barrier to the cold and wind. All Silver Eagle products are machine washable.

Silver Eagle Vests, Do-Rags, Cooling Caps are all satisfaction guaranteed and can be purchased direct from www.silvereagleoutfitters.com or by calling 888-672-6963.

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.

1 Schapiro RT, Schneider D: Fatigue, in: van den Noort S, and Holland N: (Eds): Multiple Sclerosis in Clinical Practice, New York, Demos Medical Publishing, 1999, chap 3.
2 Shaughnessy, Lee. "The Effects of Heat on MS." Center for Neurological Diseases/ Rocky Mountain Multiple Sclerosis Center, http://www.mscenter.securesites.com/pated_effects.htm (1999).

Contact:
Angela Jackman
Silver Eagle Outfitters, LLC 8213-C Stephanie Dr. Huntsville, AL 35802 Phone: 888.672.6963