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Recommendations for a slim cooling vest to wear under a T-shirt

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Snooks1971 · 08/06/2026 18:28

I previously posted in Chat but had no responses. Perhaps because what I need doesn’t exist?!

I can’t cope with the UK humid heatwaves we have these days, I’ve managed previously by working indoors with a neck fan but I work outdoors mostly now. It’s a job I love….

But… I can’t find a slimmish fitting cooling vest that doesn’t cost £200?! Something I could wear underneath a normal T shirt.

They are basically vests with pockets that you put those cooling packs in.I know this doesn’t sound slimming, what I mean is not bulky.

You can buy gilet ones with integral USB fans but they are v bulky and also are ££
Anyone?
Note - this is for working outdoors in for a few hours, not just a quick burst of exercise like a run etc.
Apologies not S&B but it’s clothing…

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Branwellgirl · 08/06/2026 20:19

Could you buy a suitable and see the pockets in yourself, or pay someone to do it? Presumably it doesn’t need to look perfect if it’s an undergarment?

Branwellgirl · 08/06/2026 20:20

Sew not see

User122333 · 08/06/2026 20:28

Google hypohidrosis. You may find something useful there. EG gilet style with pockets to hold frozen gel packs. But be aware of possible freezer burn.

Bedheadbeachbum · 08/06/2026 20:31

Following, I'm trying everything on the market atm to see what works as I too am working outside during hot weather and the heatwave just knocked me out.

I've got a fan vest - you can seemingly get everything off Amazon including ice pack vests which I haven't tried but was going to strap an oversized ice pack to my body whilst using the fan vest.

I tried the ranvoo aice lite neck cooler but it just seemed to blow hot air so didn't seem worth it.

Amazon are great to return to, I've just been buying, trying, keeping some, returning some.

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