Ergodyne Range — Quick Reference (Hi-Vis + Cooling Vests)
Ergodyne = AU-distributed safety workwear brand — HI-VIS VESTS + COOLING VESTS + safety workwear + tool tethering. AS/NZS 4602 + outdoor worker heat stress management.
| Ergodyne Product | Best For |
|---|---|
| Hi-Vis Vest (Class D / D/N) | AS/NZS 4602 compliant — see hi-vis vest |
| Cooling Vest (Evaporative) | Heat stress prevention — outdoor work |
| Cooling Vest (Phase Change) | Sustained cooling — premium |
| Cooling Towels + Bandanas | Light heat management |
| Tool Tethering / Lanyard | Height work — dropped object prevention |
| Knee Pads | Tradesman + flooring + sustained kneeling |
WHS: Heat stress = serious workplace risk in AU. Provide cooling vests + hydration + breaks per WHS duty. Brand: Ergodyne. Companion: workwear, hi-vis vest, safety equipment.
Ergodyne Hi-Vis Vests, Cooling Vests & Safety Workwear
Heat stress, reduced visibility and physical fatigue are persistent hazards for workers in outdoor, mining and heavy industrial environments -- and Ergodyne's GloWear and Chill-Its product lines address all three. Ergodyne is a US-based specialist in occupational health and safety gear with a strong focus on high-visibility clothing and worker cooling. AIMS Industrial stocks selected Ergodyne lines for Australian maintenance, civil and resources sector workforces, including high-visibility vests meeting AS/NZS 4602.1 and body cooling products for summer site work.
Ergodyne Chill-Its Cooling Vests & Heat Stress Products
Ergodyne's Chill-Its range helps workers manage heat exposure during summer operations -- essential for Australian outdoor workers in construction, mining, utilities and traffic management.
- Ergodyne Chill-Its Evaporative Cooling Vest: Phase-change cooling vest that activates on soaking in water; reduces the perception of heat for several hours in ambient temperatures above 30 degrees C without ice or power required
- Ergodyne Chill-Its Cooling Towel: Evaporative towel activated by water immersion; worn around the neck or shoulders to manage core temperature during heavy manual work or break periods on hot work sites
- Ergodyne Chill-Its Hard Hat Cooling Insert: Sweat-wicking insert that fits standard hard hats; reduces heat build-up inside the brim without interfering with hat ratings or attachments on active construction sites
Browse Ergodyne hi-vis workwear and cooling products at AIMS Industrial alongside our Safety & PPE, High Visibility Clothing, and Heat Stress Management collections. Order online, Contact our team for assistance or to Request a quote.
People Also Ask — Ergodyne Hi-Vis & Cooling Workwear
Q: How does the Ergodyne Chill-Its cooling vest work?
It's activated by soaking in water. Once soaked, it reduces the perception of heat for several hours in ambient temperatures above 30°C, with no ice or power required.
Q: What's the Ergodyne Chill-Its Cooling Towel used for?
It's an evaporative towel activated by water immersion, worn around the neck or shoulders to help manage core body temperature during heavy manual work or breaks on hot work sites.
Q: Does the Chill-Its hard hat cooling insert affect the hard hat's safety rating?
No — it's a sweat-wicking insert that fits standard hard hats to reduce heat build-up inside the brim, without interfering with the hat's ratings or attachments.
Q: What standard do Ergodyne hi-vis vests meet?
AS/NZS 4602.1, the Australian/New Zealand standard for high-visibility safety garments.
Q: Why do outdoor workers need cooling vests as well as hi-vis clothing?
Heat stress is a serious workplace risk in Australia. WHS duty requires providing cooling vests, hydration and breaks alongside hi-vis PPE for outdoor, mining and heavy industrial work.