OUR STORY
One Cool Cap
Not too long ago I was working at the DFW airport for ground services, which are the people that guide planes on the ramp and unload them. One particularly hot summer day I had to guide a plane I didn’t know would be late, so I roasted in the sun. I then unloaded the baggage compartment which sits right under the engines, adding more heat. As soon as I finished, I immediately got called back for another plane. As I turned around to get back, I saw a huge cooler of icy water, but no bottles. At this moment of exhaustion, I took my hat, scooped it full of the ice water, and got back to work. And it made a huge difference.
Heat stress is a pressing issue that affects millions of people worldwide. According to the CDC heat-related ER visits reached 87,000 per year between 2001 and 2010. Additionally, an average of 702 heat-related deaths occurs each year in the United States alone. These alarming statistics highlight the urgent need for effective heat protection.
This sparked the idea for the Polar Ice Cap, a proprietary headgear designed to combat the effects of extreme heat. Our goal is to create a safe and comfortable environment for individuals working or engaging in activities in high-temperature conditions. With the Polar Ice Cap, we aim to revolutionize the way people protect themselves from the heat. We believe this product has the potential to make a significant impact on public health.