{"id":3418,"date":"2026-04-22T13:19:20","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T12:19:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bksleather.co.uk\/shop\/?post_type=product&#038;p=3418"},"modified":"2026-04-22T14:17:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T13:17:13","slug":"alpinestars-cooling-vest","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.bksleather.co.uk\/shop\/product\/accessories\/baselayers\/alpinestars-cooling-vest\/","title":{"rendered":"Alpinestars Cooling Vest"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Alpinestars Cooling Vest \u2013 For High Temperature Riding<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When temperatures rise, even the best ventilated kit has its limits. Textile suits with vented panels and perforated leathers will help, but on sustained hot rides, particularly when touring, heat build-up under your gear becomes unavoidable. A cooling vest provides a simple, effective way to manage this.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Evaporative Cooling, No Complexity<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The vest works using evaporative cooling to help reduce body temperature. Add water, wear it under your jacket, and airflow does the rest, drawing heat away from the body as you ride.<br \/>\nNo electronics. No ice packs. No additional bulk.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Designed to Work Under Riding Gear<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Close-fitting and low profile<\/li>\n<li>Worn comfortably under leather or textile suits<\/li>\n<li>Even moisture distribution to avoid wet patches<\/li>\n<li>Remains comfortable against the body during use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The system is designed to complement your existing kit, not interfere with it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>On the Road<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In real-world use, particularly in higher temperatures or during longer rides, the vest helps reduce heat fatigue and improves overall comfort.<br \/>\nIt is not about making you cold but simply taking the edge off when conditions become demanding.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Evaporative cooling system<\/li>\n<li>Approx. 0.5L water capacity<\/li>\n<li>No power or electronics required<\/li>\n<li>Lightweight, reusable construction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Suitable for use under full riding gear<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Practical Addition to Your Kit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When ventilation alone is not enough, this is a straightforward way to extend comfort in the heat, without compromising your riding setup.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lightweight cooling vest using evaporative technology to help regulate body temperature.<br data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"437\" \/>Designed for use under leather or textile suits.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":3422,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":""},"product_brand":[174],"product_cat":[79],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-3418","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_brand-alpinestars","7":"product_cat-baselayers","9":"first","10":"onbackorder","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-variable"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bksleather.co.uk\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/3418","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bksleather.co.uk\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bksleather.co.uk\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bksleather.co.uk\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3418"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bksleather.co.uk\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3422"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bksleather.co.uk\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3418"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bksleather.co.uk\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=3418"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bksleather.co.uk\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=3418"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bksleather.co.uk\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=3418"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}