Glacier Apron – Making Its Debut as the Ultimate Cooling Solution for Mechanics at IRONMAN Kona

Debuting at the iconic IRONMAN World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, you may spot a new performance cooling garment with a twist. While all eyes are on the competitors, behind the scenes, support crews work tirelessly to ensure the athletes are race-ready. Among them, bike mechanics labor in the sweltering heat, making sure the bikes for 2,400 competitors are in peak condition. For these hard-working mechanics, we’ve developed the Glacier Apron—a cooling solution designed to keep them comfortable as they work.

A work apron for bike mechanics must be a functional extension of their clothing, with pockets for tools and bike parts within easy reach. However, traditional aprons can become hot and uncomfortable, especially when temperatures soar, leaving mechanics drenched in sweat.

As the world’s best bike mechanics gather in Kona, we created custom Glacier Aprons specifically designed for Ceramic Speed mechanics to enhance cooling and keep them cooler while they work. The Glacier Apron is versatile for year-round use, but for hotter conditions, it can be briefly soaked in water to activate an endothermic reaction, drawing heat away from the body and providing a cooling effect. Importantly, the apron is designed to keep the mechanic dry while delivering this cooling benefit.

The result? The Ceramic Speed mechanics can expect to stay cooler, sweat less, and feel more comfortable while working at events or outdoors in warm and hot conditions.

The Glacier Apron is crafted from premium-quality materials and our advanced cooling textiles, ensuring both durability and comfort. Features such as wide-format straps distribute weight evenly, while a magnetic fastening system makes it easy and convenient to wear.

What do you think of the Glacier Apron we created for Ceramic Speed at Kona? Would a premium quality work-apron that keeps you cool as you work be a garment you would wear? Subscribe to our newsletter (below) and follow us on social media to stay up-to-date.

If you’re interested in owning your own Glacier Apron, get in touch and let us know! If we receive strong interest, we’re eager to explore making the Glacier Apron available to all.