Jonhen New Cooling Towel (2pack-Green/Purple)

Well I saw Ice Towels on TV and came to Amazon to look for one only to find they were out of stock so I looked for n alternative and happened upon this one. I also have at home a microfibre towel of the type often sold as a 'cooling towel' which is similar to the fabric the cool dog coats are made of. I measured the temperature of both using a laser thermometer and the Jonhen was 28.4 degrees as was the microfibre. I soaked both in cold water took them out, roughly squeezed the water out and check again the Jonhen was 23 degrees and the microfibre 22.3. I took both outside, wringed them out, shook them and checked again Jonhen 22.9 degrees, microfibre 23.2. I left them for 15 minutes and the Jonhen was 21.7, the microfibre 20.6. Then I shook them vigorously and the Jonhen was 19.6 and the microfibre 20.5. After 30 minutes The Jonhen was 22 degrees and the microfibre 21.9 but after a shake the Jonhen became 20.9 and the microfibre 21.6. The outside temperature in the shade is currently 25 degrees. So I have concluded that with my little experiment that no, the Ice Towels do not cool down to 20 degrees less than the ambient temperature as seemed to be claimed on the TV, both the Jonhen and the ordinary microfibre do have cooling properties but not at the level claimed, the Jonhen does cool down significantly after a shake, it is also lovely and soft to the touch whereas I find the microfibre a little unpleasant on the skin. Both will cool you down, the microfibre still feels very wet to the touch but the Jonhen doesn't really, it is drier and quite pleasant and cooling on the skin. If I want something to keep ME cool it would be the Jonhen type, if I was using something to wipe gently under my dogs to cool them I would also choose the Jonhen. If I wanted something wet for my dog to lie on then maybe the microfibre would do the job and they are cheaper. Was it worth the £6 I spent to find out? Well yes, because I do like it and I am sure I will make good use of it. I have no idea how the shaking makes a difference as it doesn't appear to with the ordinary microfibre. Certainly I am sure it would be lovely for sports people after a hard match and I will use it when I am doing agility training with my dogs. Speedy service and I like the product - what more could one ask for? Thank you

This towel is AMAZING! It has made my spinning classes so much easier - especially in this hot weather! I also wrap it around my neck like a scarf when I go for a run and it makes such a difference - it really enables me to push myself that little bit further. It stays cool for a very long time and although advertised as a sports towel I have found it very useful in cooling down my little black dog who really struggles in the heat so I will be ordering another one especially for him :) I have no idea how it works, but it does so I highly recommend this product!

I stumbled across this when looking for an exercise headband. I read the reviews and thought I would try this instead. So far I have used it as a bandana when exercising and doing housework in the extreme London heat. Also as a scarf on a hot day. It does work and does not drip -my skin is significantly cooler when I use it.

I had my doubts but this is a wow, it definitely works for me! Just used this at a spin class where i am usually the reddest, sweatiest person in the group. Yes, i still sweated and got warm but a quick swipe with this cooled me down perfectly. I had it round my neck as well during the heaviest part of the class and it worked well, took it off, give it a quick flick and within seconds was cool again. Well worth it - I may invest in another!

Was a little dubious whether this would actually work, but it kinda really does. Once it becomes wet, and excess water has been wrung out, it really does manage to keep the towel cold for quite a long time, many hours in fact. With the heatwave in the UK at the moment, i wet the towel and took it to bed, leaving it out ( not inside the plastic bag ) on the bedside table. In the middle of the night, waking up uncomfortably hot, i picked up the towel and it was nice and cold to my face & body. When i woke up, i checked it again and it was still cold! It doesn't appear to evaporate the moisture away, even if kept out in a hot room. Pretty useful. The only caveat is that it gets a bit stinky after each use. Really needs to be washed with detergent after each use i think, otherwise you are transferring the smell back onto your skin. But basically, it does indeed work. Recommended!

Used my cooling towel in my spin class .. Couldn't believe how good it was .. it's so light weight and fine not like the regular hand towel I was using .. just gave it a little shake and it was cool just what you need when you are so sweaty when working out ...

It really works! I bought one thinking it would be a bit of a gimmick and maybe would be a bit cool - but it is really cold. It warms up pretty quickly but soon snaps back to cold again. I’m very impressed.

Arrived today, was a little sceptical that It wouldn't do what it says, but I was wrong! Really wrong! Quick dip in some warm water, snap a couple of times in the air and it's freezing withing a second! Had it on about 20 mins and it was still cold, fantastic item.