E.COOLINE cooling clothing at Ulm City Council: Rising temperatures are posing increasing challenges for workers outdoors and in non-air-conditioned workplaces. The waste management services of the City of Ulm have therefore opted for E.COOLINE cooling clothing from Pervormance – offering tangible benefits for health, concentration and performance.
Effective protection against the heat for physical work
Whether on roads and site areas, in sewage treatment works or whilst carrying out tasks in buildings without air conditioning: many employees of the City of Ulm regularly work in temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius during the summer. However, traditional protective measures such as adjusting working hours or providing additional shaded areas cannot be implemented everywhere in day-to-day working life.
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At the A+A trade fair, Jürgen Schaff, an occupational safety engineer at the City of Ulm’s waste management services, came across the E.COOLINE cooling textiles. He was looking for a practical solution that was easy to use and required neither electricity nor batteries, nor any complex infrastructure.
E.COOLINE cooling clothing proves its worth in everyday working life
Following a successful trial, the use of cooling clothing was gradually expanded. Employees now have access to around 25 E.COOLINE cooling shirts and vests, as well as cooling headwear.
The product is easy to use: it is activated with water and then provides a pleasant cooling effect for several hours. Employees particularly appreciate the immediate relief it provides. They report less heat stress, improved concentration and a more comfortable working experience – even during physically demanding tasks and on long summer days.
The cooling clothing is offered on a voluntary basis. According to the user report, it is precisely this straightforward and needs-based approach that contributes to its high level of acceptance. Some employees now even use the products on their way home or at home to recover more quickly after particularly hot days at work.
More safety, health and productivity
Heat stress is not just a matter of personal comfort. High temperatures can impair concentration and work productivity, and increase the risk of health problems. Even a relatively small reduction in the perceived temperature can therefore make a significant difference.
For those in charge in Ulm, the benefits of E.COOLINE cooling clothing are evident in practice: staff feel less strain, the system works reliably, and the heat protection can be integrated into existing work processes without the need for structural alterations.
Given the positive results, cooling clothing is set to remain an important part of workplace heat protection in future. In addition, the City of Ulm is considering the use of new E.COOLINE Power Signal shirts. These combine cooling with high-visibility features in accordance with EN ISO 20471 and UV protection (UPF 40) – an interesting combination for work on the roads, in depots and in open-air areas.
