CUILLIN DOG COOLING COAT
Materials and Care
The vest can be stored wet for short periods of time in the plastic bag provided, for example if you are going out for the day. However, do not store your vest in the plastic bag for a long period of time as mildew may occur.
When not in use, fold the vest up while wet, and it will become dry and hard and then can be safely stored away.
DO NOT try and unfold it is hard and dry as it may tear. Instead when you are ready to use it again, rewet it by soaking it in a sink or bucket and it will become soft and supple again and can then be unfolded.
If required, the vest can be machine washed at 30 degrees celcius or hand rinsed in cool water. Only use non-biological powders/liquids. Do not use fabric conditioners or softeners, or dual action tablets.
Size Guide
Please note that the breed guide is a suggestion only and I would always recommend measuring your dog to ensure that the coat you purchase is a good fit.
Custom Sizes
I also make custom size coats and the price of the coats are based on the length of the coat. There are separate product pages for custom sizes for each of the coat styles.
Please click HERE for guidance on how to measure your dog.
Help your dog stay cool and refreshed this summer with a Cuillin Cooling Coat. (pronounced coo-linn)
My dog cooling coats are made from a soft lightweight nonwoven foam fabric that absorbs and retains water. This amazing fabric becomes really cold when activated by water. It has a mesh layer within the foam making it very strong.
The coat will stay moist and cool for several hours (dependant on weather conditions) and the evaporative process activated by the cool fabric allows your dog to cool down more than the outside air. You will also find that although the cooling coat is damp, your dog will remain dry.
Cuillin Cooling Coats slip over your dog's head and have an underbelly strap which covers the chest of your dog, and fastens with hook and loop tape (the photo shows a webbing and buckle strap but I am finding that the coat can slide to the side and so I am reverting back to hook and loop). The underbelly strap is very important as this allows the body core to cool down too which provides for a more efficient cooling process, and means your dog is much more comfortable than a coat that simply covers your dog's back.
Why does my dog need a cooling coat?
Unlike humans, dogs do not have efficient cooling systems and so they can overheat easily. Dogs try to regulate their body temperature by panting, or by perspiring through the pads of their paws, as they have almost no sweat glands like humans. However, dogs can only expel a small fraction of a their excess body heat in this way. Using a cooling vest can therefore help your dog maintain a normal body temperature.
How to use the coat
To use the Cuillin cooling coat simply soak it in in water and then wring out so that it is moist but not dripping. Slip it over your dog’s head, tuck the underbelly strap between the dog's front legs and bring the straps up and secure the hook and look fastenings. If the coat starts drying out, simply re-wet it to maintain the cooling effect.
How long does the coat stay cool?
This depends on the outside temperature, but generally it will stay cool for a few hours. If the coat starts drying out, simply re-wet it to maintain the cooling effect.
Caring for your cooling coat
IMPORTANT: The cooling coat must be stored dry to prevent mildew from appearing.
When not in use, and while the coat is still damp, fold the coat into the shape that you would like to store it in. Let it dry naturally and it will become very hard and then it can be safely stored away.
When you wish to use the coat again, DO NOT try and unfold your cooling vest when it is hard and dry as it could tear. Instead soak it in water for a couple of minutes and it will become soft and supple again and ready to use.
If you are going out for the day and wish to take it with you to use later, I recommend that you soak it first at home in the sink, it can then be placed damp in a plastic bag for use later. However, it is not recommended that the vest is stored in a plastic bag for longer than a day once wet as it may start to smell.
When using the coat if it starts drying out, simply re-wet it to maintain the cooling effect. If required, the cooling coat can be machine washed at 30 degrees. Wash separately as there may be colour run. Do not use conditioners or softeners and do not tumble dry
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I have looked at these CUILLIN DOG COOLING COATS, for a long time l wish l would have ordered them a very long time ago. They are brilliant quality, & does what it says it does plus they are going to last a very long time
So pleased with this coat, delivery was so fast and it fits perfectly. I used it during the recent very warm weather at an agility show and it was brilliant at keeping my dog cool. I had lots of requests for where I got it from! Thank you.
I bought this for my elderly Irish Setter who suffers with his heart but still wants to enjoys walking with the family each day. Wearing the jacket has really helped to keep him comfortable in the warmer weather and allow him to enjoy his days still.
Instructions are clear on how to use and store. My dog stays cool for over 2 hours (our longest walk to date in her lovely new coat) without adding more water. She is super comfy in it and runs fast, turns and jumps without any coat interference spoiling her fun. We compete in agility and it is easy to keep her cool between classes and then the coat is light to carry around as it cannot be worn in the ring. I just wish there were other colour choices as we are a purple and green couple and the blue clashes a bit :). Thanks Freckles for your wonderful design
This coat is fantastic for my old dog who has a black coat and loves to lie in the sun. It has quickly stopped her panting and over heating. It is really well made and does what it says on the tin (ok the package) highly recommend them.
