Cooling Product Activation

Add H2O and Go!

Soaking Silver Eagle products in water activates the cooling process. When activated, special water-retaining, hydrophilic fibers in the batting capture and lock in a finite amount of water. The hydrophobic fill evenly distributes and surrounds these water-charged fibers with air, creating an ideal environment for evaporation. This combination of hydrophilic and hydrophobic fibers delivers a slow, controlled release of moisture, enabling hours of cooling comfort.

Vests, Blankets, and Animal Products

Package Activation Method
Water Amounts for Bag Activation

Silver Eagle cooling vests and blankets are packaged in a zip-lock activation bag. The activation method described below is a quick and easy way to activate your garment.

Remove the paper insert from the package.
Place the folded garment into the bag.
Pour the correct amount of water indicated in the Water Activation Amount Chart (to the left) for your size and type of garment into the activation bag with the garment. The amount of water needed to activate the vest will depend on the size and type of garment.
Zip-lock the top of the activation package.
Shake bag slightly and lay flat for 15 minutes.
Remove the garment from the activation package. If necessary, gently wring the garment or roll it in a towel to remove any excess water.
Wipe off any excess moisture from the inner lining (the side that you wear next to your body) with a paper towel or dry cloth.

To Make A Zip-Lock Activation Package: You can make your own activation package by using a heavy-duty, zip-lock plastic bag. This bag should be large enough to hold the folded vest comfortably. Fill the bag with 12 to 16 ounces of water and follow the instructions given above.

Note: DO NOT leave activated products in the activation bag for more than 24 hours..

Machine Method

The washing machine is a great way to activate Silver Eagle products. Simply run your vest, blanket, or headwear through the rinse-and-spin cycle without detergent. When your machine stops, your product is ready to use immediately or to store in an activation pouch for use later in the day.

Submersion Method

Soak Silver Eagle products in a sink or container of cool water for 5 minutes to charge the special absorbent fibers. Because the middle layer of our fabric has finite water-absorbing capabilities, you cannot over-soak or over-activate Silver Eagle products.
Remove excess water by gently wringing out the garment or rolling it in a towel.
Towel dry the inner lining and outer shell.

Headwear

Silver Eagle caps, hats and Do-Rags are activated by soaking them in tap water. For maximum cooling time, allow them to absorb water into the fabric's core for 3 to 5 minutes. Wring out excessive moisture and towel-dry the inner surface if desired.

For shorter periods of cooling, turn the gear over and pour a limited amount of water into the liner, allowing it to fully soak into the fabric's core.

Although you may completely wring out excess water from the headgear, the material offers increased and prolonged effectiveness if aggressive wringing is avoided.

The Silver Eagle Cap's bill is made of a quality plastic that is not affected by water.