mitigate Heat Stress on the job

The Narwhals® are a portable and long-lasting palm cooling device that helps workers cool down quickly – even at tough, hot worksites.

Worker cools down with a palm cooling device to mitigate heat stress

Reduce heat stress by holding the Narwhals for 5+ minutes

Works on the go – no moving parts, nothing to electrically charge.

Lower body temperature via palm cooling even when wearing gear

Extend work capacity during high intensity work

The direct costs of one heat stress incident average $37,658

Scott Lantz
Marco Mandujano
The Narwhals are a powerful tool for combating heat-illness in a form factor that can handle the strenuous conditions the fire service demands. They are an essential component of our wellness program and deployed in incident rehab, fitness, and academy programs.
Scott Lantz, Captain, Loudoun County Fire and Rescue
If you are doing a lot of training in hot environments, having the Narwhals to cool you down and bring you back to baseline is important.
Marco Mandujano, Firefighter
Scott Lantz
Marco Mandujano

Elevated core body temperatures lead to serious health risks

Increased risk of heat illness

Reduced cognitive functioning

Decreased work capacity

A more powerful way to cool down is within reach

Our palms are natural radiators for the body. They contain special vasculature for efficient offloading of heat.

By holding something cool (not cold), with good thermal conductivity, and a mechanism for avoiding thermal barriers, you quickly remove excess body heat, accelerating recovery and improving performance.

+60%

Extended work capacity1

3X

Faster core body temperature recovery2

22%

Strength increase in 6 weeks3

Narwhals: Portable palm cooling device for heat stress mitigation and performance enhancement.

The Narwhals provide portable, long-lasting active cooling that works in the field and on the factory floor.

  • Robust & compact design

  • Lightweight & easy to carry

  • No moving parts or batteries

  • High thermal conductivity & continuous heat removal

  • Maintains correct temperature (~55°F / 13°C) for hours

Narwhals: Portable palm cooling device for heat stress mitigation and performance enhancement.

Innovation in Heat Stress Mitigation for Firefighters

Many departments have primarily relied on hydration, turnout gear removal, and shade to help firefighters cool down and accelerate heart rate recovery. But use of a palm cooling device provides significantly better heat stress mitigation for the fire service. Dive into the science!

Personal cooling device for occupational heat stress

Your job is tough.
Cooling down shouldn’t be.