I got this product because when I go to the gym I tend to sweat profusely relatively quickly. I wanted a towel I could just wipe my face off with when I ran across this item. Definitely a few takeaways from using it a couple of times:
Pros:
- It does work. You can definitely feel the coldness on the towel after activating it and it helps keep me feeling cool.
- Can also be used to wipe your face off. Though not very absorbant
- Easy to activate, just go to the bathroom and repeat process whenever you feel the effects are wearing off.
- Perfect size to simply lay on your neck while running on the treadmill or using a machine.
- Easy to wash.
Cons:
- Does not last as long as I would like. Maybe 20 min tops and the nice cool feeling doesn't feel as strong anymore. Could also be that I adjusted to the cold temperature but not likely.
- Threading on edge is not sturdy
Reason I would give this a 4 star is because on my first gym session with this towel I activated it 3 times. On the 3rd time as I was snapping the towel (as per the instructions) the threading on the edge came loose. Amazon rectified this issue by sending a replacement and I have yet to have the same issue with the new towel. I will update this review if I have more information to add.
This is a must for any athlete that plays in the heat. I got this for my 11 year old son for baseball and football season. Its pretty amazing that all it takes is a little water, a snap and it becomes a lightweight cooling towel. A life saver. My son loves the neon green so we ordered that color and it didn't disappoint. We store it away in the container that is re-useable when done and keep it in his gear bag for whenever he needs it. Great purchase!
I ordered this as part of a 4 piece set of things
designed to ameliorate the effects of a humid vacation in orlando, disneyworld, june 23.
From what I've been told,
it gets hot, and humid.
Meanwhile, where I am at,
is 123 degrees in phoenix,
the airport was shut down because it was too hot, while I was waiting for a plane.
By the time I got to Orlando,
where my glasses steamed up as soon as I walked outside of my hotel room confines,
the Mission towel kept me comfortable wrapped around my neck.
And I liked wearing "the colors", I highly recommend it.
While it does cool, it doesn't seem to cool as much or for as long as they advertise. I bought another product, also available on Amazon, to compare and found that the other product, MA**A brand, seemed to be more effective and stay cool longer and was cheaper.
I think the Mission brand is made of a better material and will likely last longer and stay in better shape longer. However, when you are in the desert and it's 115 (no kidding) degrees out, cooling is what you care about! I am happy with my purchase, and I like the variety of products Mission offers, I just wish they were cooler like the other brand. Still a good product though and it does the job.
I live in the desert where temps can reach 115 degrees and the sun feels like it can burn right through your skin. My job requires me to go from inside to outside often throughout the day. AND It's a very dry heat. I used this towel to try to help keep somewhat cooler, if that's possible in the desert heat. The only con that I had was that since we have very little humidity the towel dried out very quickly. However, when it's freshened with cool water again, snapped, and again placed around the neck it provides a nice refreshing coolness. Even though the climate I live in requires that the towel be wet probably more often than normal, the relief it provides makes it worth it.
Feature Product
- Proprietary technology cools to 30 degrees below average body temperature when wet
- Reusuable and machine washable
- UPF 50 protection from the sun
- When wet, stays cool for hours; when dry, soft and absorbent
- Chemical-free; size 12" x 33"
Description
Defeat the heat. The Mission Enduracool Cooling Towel is athlete engineered and made from proprietary performance fabric that instantly cools when soaked with water, wrung out and is snapped in the air to activate its cooling properties. The thermoregulating technology works by absorbing moisture and perspiration into the fabric where the unique radiator-like fiber construction circulates water molecules and regulates the rate of evaporation to create a prolonged cooling effect.
I would have given this 5 stars except the peony flower print is only on half the towel! It looks like it doesn't match when you wrap it around your neck because there is 2 different prints on each side of the towel. But still getting 4 stars because it kept me very cool at Disney. I like the summery orange color. I bought in both orange and black, and preferred the orange because it felt cooler. The black towel did not feel as cool, probably because of the darker color.
It does work, for a couple minutes, until your body heat warms it back up. It makes a difference and relieves headache and heat discomfort. It's all you can really expect from a TOWEL. It's lighter than other towels and does not hold as much water but it is also not as heavy. But it looks way better than wrapping your head with a bath towel. We have no AC at my house =(.... so it is a big relief to have. I got one for my cousin who goes fishing all the time and he loves it.
So happy I bought this towel! It really works! In fact, I have since picked up more for my kids, as gifts. I am very impressed with how well this works to keep me cool. It is especially helpful during my frequent hot flashes! Yay, finally a bit of relief from my personal summers! I also love the container it comes in, very handy to carry in my purse, especially when its damp after use =)
This towel is just what I needed to combat hot flashes. I keep the wet towel bedside to cool my neck and forehead when the hot flashes start. Cools me down enough to keep from having complete night sweats. Stays wet/damp all night, no problems.
Keeps you cool but not a whole lot better than an ordinary towel. Requires regular refreshing with fresh water. The light weight is a big plus.
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