The CoreControl™ Cooling Glove was invented and developed by Stanford University Doctors, Dennis Grahn and H. Craig Heller, who have completed extensive research on body cooling, in conjunction with the United States Military Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA).

CoreControl™ was originally developed on the principles of Mammalian thermoregulation. All mammals have specific regions of the body surface designed for dissipating excess heat from the body core to the environment – ie. a dog’s tongue, or rabbits’ ears.

Blood is pumped to these surfaces when metabolism increases, such as during exercise or heat stress.

In humans, some of these surfaces are found in the palms of the hands.  It is through these skin regions that humans dissipate heat through specialized blood vessels called arteriovenous anastomoses.

The CoreControl™ cooling glove enhances heat extraction through these radiator surfaces by amplifying local blood flow using a hand held device that has the combination of carefully controlled temperature settings and a slight vacuum.

The combined application enhances the natural heat exchange of these radiator structures, cooling a person effectively and efficiently to a normal body temperature.

When utilizing the CoreControl™ cooling glove, the skin is not noticeably cooler to touch or feel, however perspiration does decrease and the body temperature is returned to normal.  Perceived skin temperature does not directly equate to critical core body temperature. Most temperature sensors are on the skin, not deep within the core body making it difficult to sense the change.

CoreControl™ developer Craig Heller Ph.D. explains ‘while traditional cooling methods make the victim feel cooler on the outside, they are not effective in extracting heat form the body’s core organs, In fact, laboratory testing demonstrates that these methods may make matters worse. When cold is applied to the body’s surface, it can trigger constriction of the skin’s blood vessels which interferes with cooling’.

For more information about Dr Heller’s published research, please refer to our Resources section on the website.

Other cooling products including misting fans, wet towels, cooling vests, neckties, chill packs or ice water do not work as effectively as CoreControl™ as they attempt to push cold into the body through the skin, fat and muscles, which are very effective insulating materials.

CoreControl™ can accomplish heat extraction more efficiently, safely, and faster than these other technologies alone, working with the body’s natural adaptions.

If humans are subjected to exertion in sweltering conditions performance is affected. As the temperature of the body’s core organs (heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, and brain) rise, fatigue sets in and strength, endurance and cognitive functions deteriorate rapidly.  CoreControl™ is able to offer a fast, effective and safe solution to limit this occurring.

The CoreControl™ cooling glove is now being utilized by emergency workers, employers of workers required to operate in a heat stress environment, and of course athletes, who all want to avoid or recover from heat stress.

CoreControl™, the only scientifically proven, non-invasive core body temperature cooling device.