Customer Testimonials

Kylie Beattie

A long time ago I used the neck tie coolers and when I had them no more, I thought I would try to find them again. I had gone to a few shops and even tried the supermarkets, but nothing: just ice block freezer things to keep food cold.

I thought I would try a google search and to my surprise came across what I was after. I clicked onto www.coolhats.com.au and got as much detail as I could.

As I have disabilities I find some things hard to do on the internet so I was very encouraged when I had an email from Kathie, the supplier of Cool Hats and Neck Tie Coolers, who had gone out of her way to post the information I was requesting. It made my heart melt and I felt so blessed that I was catered for and was able to do the order the way it suited me best.

I will now be able to keep cool over the summer months thanks to Kathie at Cool Hats and Neck Tie Coolers.

I'II be sure to keep updated with all the latest news on Cool Hats, so I can help the environment and keep cool as well !

Kylie - 04/01/2012

Bronwyn Janes

I have enjoyed reading your newsletter at the end of a busy week in Melbourne, feeling like I joined you on your holiday with such great photos.

I wanted to let you know that when I last purchased some Neck Tie Coolers, it was for Christmas presents in 2009/2010. I got them for my daughter's school to give them in particular to the PE teacher, the Tennis coach and the School Head Groundsman who often helps me in my role at the school.

They were as a thank you. I also got the lime green for my cleaner because it matched her uniform, and a white one for my own daughter for tennis.

They are a small but thoughtful gift for those around you who help all year, and who often work in the heat of an Australian summer, while some of us are indoors in the air-conditioning.

The recipients of the Neck Tie Coolers are touched, intrigued and grateful once they are wet! Well done !

Bronwyn - 12/12/2011

Fiona Young in Egypt

In June 2010 I had the trip of a lifetime with work to Egypt, Israel and Jordan.

I was so excited but conscious of how hot it was going to be at that time of year. I purchased both a Cool Snake and a Cool Hat prior to leaving, and they made my trip!

I was helping to keep the group together, and moving along, so I was always last back on the bus.

It was 38 degrees on the Giza plateau, cooler in Israel, but still 35 degrees in the desert region, and a hot and windy 42 degrees in Petra.

As you can see from my photo (Im on the right) Im blonde with pale skin and I go bright red, but both the Cool Hat and Cool Snake enabled me to have the adventure of a life time.

Fiona - 11/12/2011

Nigel Ruck - Landscaper

My cool hat is the most comfortable hat I have worn. The wide brim is perfect for shading the sun, and the cool pad really works in hot weather. The terry towelling sweat band is a winner for comfort, and the hat looks great too!

These hats are the go when youre outdoors, and I love mine so much I even wear it indoors!

For the really hot days the neck tie is sensational especially if left in the freezer or in the esky before use. It helps cool down the blood and lower body temperature. I find both the hat and neck tie particularly handy when working hard in the garden on a hot day after a few too many the night before. They just help to cool down the brain.

Nigel - 16/10/2011

Juanita

I was introduced to Cool Hats last year and haven't stopped wearing one since! I spend an inordinate amount of time in the sun with my job as a sports coach and also as the scorer for my son's cricket team, and found the Cool Hat not only extremely comfortable to wear, but aptly named, as it is very cool, allowing complete airflow over the top of the head whilst still protecting the face and neck from the sun.

Those terrible 40 degree summer days were much more bearable thanks to Cool Hats!

Juanita - 26/05/2011

Jenny Churchill

In 2009, after a battle with bowel cancer, I walked the Kokoda Track with my brother Wayne, and nephew Trent. It
was my lucky day while at the Tamworth Music Festival I came across Cool Hats and Neck Tie Coolers and purchased the Cool Hats and Neck Ties Coolers.

These turned out to be the best purchases made for the trek. The weather was hot, but every day we had torrential rain. The
Neck Tie Coolers came in handy keeping us cool, but also stopping the rain from running down our backs.

The hats were brilliant: light weight to carry and wear, and cool even we forgot to put the cooler insert in. We left a
hat and tie with each of our porters so that they could keep cool when making their many treks each year.

Im off to do Kokoda again and will be organising Cool Hats and Neck Tie Coolers for all the trekkers. I recommend them
to anyone, be it on an adventure, or a walk around the park.

Jenny - 31/03/2011

Scott

Just wanted to let you know how much I love my cool hat. I am on the water lots, yet suffer no reflection glare thanks to the green under the brim of my hat.

It stays put in the wind. I like the fact that I can use both the cord and the back tightener to make it real secure.

Being a redhead and subject to burning, the wide brim protects my whole face, neck and shoulders.

It is so cooling and light I hardly know I have a hat on.

Out boating or fishing, I throw an extra cool pad in and swap them over so I can stay out for ages.

Best of all, I give it heaps and just toss it anywhere when I get home. When I go get it, it bounces back into shape and off I go.

Thanks for a great hat.

Scott - 26/02/2011

John Gilmour

I operate a small business, Blades of Grass - Lawn Mowing, Window Cleaning & More.

I have been using your Neck Tie Coolers for 2 years. What a difference it has made to our productivity during hot summer days. Since using the Neck Tie Coolers I have not had any heat stress headaches, and my body temperature is kept cooler. At night I freeze 2 or 3 coolers and in the morning place them in my esky and rotate them during the day as required. Absolutely brilliant!!

Now, thanks to your ingenuity, I am using the Best Outdoors Hats with cooling pads as well. I also have purchased Neck Tie Coolers & an Outdoors hat for my staff as well. I consider your products as an Occupational Health & Safety necessity.

We have had our business name embroidered onto the hats, and are the coolest lawn mowers on the Fleurieu Peninsula !

Thank you so very much.

John - 30/10/2010

Debbie Walatara.

Thank you so much Kathie for suggesting I take your Cool Hats with us on our recent holiday in Sri Lanka. We took several over with us and all our relatives wanted to wear them in the 40 - 45 degree heat we were living in.

This product is certainly something that more people should take in their travel bag, especially when travelling with children. They worked a treat to keep them cooler and no sunburnt noses!!

What a wonderful product you have. I would certainly recommend it to everyone.

Gold Coast, Australia

Debbie - 30/10/2010

Alex McKenzie

Am loving your cool snake during our heat wave especially on Australia Day when I was working, doing Temporary Tattoos, in the sun in the 42 degree heat!!! I had told you
I thought my brother bought one of these years ago at Tamworth Country Music.

Would you believe it ? I found my brothers old necktie, the one which I said was very good one, and it turned out it was one of your products, a cool snake as well!

It was in a bag, with your packaging and had your photo and I thought that was such a big coincidence.

Have talked to many people and they are looking to get your products and I would like to now order one of your Cool Hats for my Mum's friend, just like my Mum bought from you.

Alex - 12/08/2010

Diana Matter, USA

Dear Ken & Kathie

Just used the Neck Tie Cooler for the first time. 40oC here in New Mexico today. Unbelievable that such a slim "snake" can produce such a fabulous cooling feeling, with no drips or bulkiness.

Thank you !"

Diana - 18/06/2010

Paul

My hat goes on first thing in the morning and stays on all day without me even being aware that it is on my head.

The wide brim provides all the protection I need for my face and neck.

And cleaning is as easy as throwing it in the washing machine.

I would recommend these hats to anyone who spends a lot of time in the direct sun.

Paul - 26/04/2010

Wendy Chang

We used the fantastic neck tie coolers for our Student Representatives Council Fund Raising Day and it was a great success! Not only did we raise one of the highest amounts we've ever raised at Deepdene Primary School, but we all kept cool in summer as well!

All proceeds went towards SchoolAid's appeal to help Haiti. We were one of the top donators for this cause !

Thanks so much for making our event so special and memorable.

Prep/SRC Teacher
Deepdene Primary School
Victoria

Wendy - 17/04/2010

Dave Phillips

Comments from attendees at the Western Australian Harley Owners Group State Rally in Augusta in 2010.

"Kept me cool in 37+ degree temperatures in summer. Great Product"

Cally Arrita, Secretary Harley Owners Group, Perth Chapter

"I've been looking for something like this since coming to Australia from Canada.
Really effective product"

Rod Arrieta, Assistant Director Harley Owners Group, Perth Chapter

"Hi Barney, Just a quick note to thank you for all your efforts in putting together what was a very successful State Rally at Augusta. I was very impressed with the rally pack and in particular the cool tie. As you are aware it was quite a hot weekend and the ride home was an endurance test.

I found the cool tie stayed cool for several hours and because it was tied around my neck it kept the blood flowing to my head and definitely a noticeable difference in helmet comfort.

It is a shame that the organisers of the national rally in Tasmania had not had the same idea as it would have made the 50degree trip back across the Nullarbor a lot more pleasant.

For all you macho boys out there riding in your tee shirts here are a couple of tips for staying cool on those hot rides.

Grab your cool tie, it does work!
You will never see an Arab in the desert with a tee shirt on. Keep your jacket on, wet the inside lining and sleeves, open the cuffs and allow the breeze to blow in! You now have your own evaporative air conditioning.

Thanks Again Barney.

Regards,

Dave - 28/02/2010

Patricia Gordon & Kay Worth

I was lucky enough to be given two "Neck Coolers" by Kathie when we met at Mattaranka, in the Northern Territory. These "Neck Coolers" came in handy while we were caravaning around Australia.

Coming from the Queensland heat, to the extreme heat of the Territory, Western Australia and South Australia these ties were used every day.

After meeting Kathy by chance again in Tamworth, my friend Kay and I both decided to purchase a "Super Cool Hat" and another "Neck Cooler".

We would both recommend both these products to all, to play sport and for casual wear. There are many colours to choose from.

Thanks again Kathy.

Patricia - 13/01/2010

Christine

After many years of hearing, but not actually believing, these neck tie coolers actually cooled you down, my awakening came in the form of an unbelievable hot festive day at this year's Mudgee Day on the Green.

Basking in the November sun with my neck tie cooler on, I was in heaven:
great music, great company and I was so cool and refreshed.
Get your self one !

I now have quite a few piled in the fridge ready for tennis
or for my children to use to beat the heat.

Regards,

Christine - 17/11/2009

Bruce Beresford

Dear Ken & Kathie

Thank you for the opportunity to road test the Necktie Cooler on my recent motorcycle trip to Phillip Island for the GP races. We travelled approx 3000kms on the trip with two days of wet weather from Sydney to Phillip Island, so no opportunity to try the cooler there. At the races Phillip Island was its usual freezing self so again no opportunity to try it out.

On our return via The Great Ocean Road, Warrnambool, Grampians & Swan Hill we hit some very hot weather in the region of 35 deg C. I soaked the Necktie cooler in water at a pub in Penshurst and was surprised to see the way it soaked up the water and expanded. The result was amazing, with the wind constantly against the cooler around my neck I felt cool and comfortable.

I used it through to Swan Hill where temperatures got up to 38 deg C; we then travelled across to Deniliquin and Albury with temperatures ranging from 30 deg C to 38 deg C and I took several opportunities to re soak the cooler and it worked a treat.

It now has pride of place in my pannier bag; I won't leave home without it.

Thanks,

Bruce - 21/10/2009

Mark Jenner

My name is Mark Jenner and I was born and bred in a small town called Barraba NSW, which is 100kms north of Tamworth. After moving away and interstate, I have always come home back home with my wife, my 19 year old son and my 2 year old daughter, and finally bought a house in Tamworth.

About 7 or 8 years ago, my wife and I went for a walk up Peel Stret Tamworth, as it was Country Music Festival time. It was a very hot day and we came across a stall that sold Neck Tie Coolers and Cool Hats which I purchased one of each straight away and put it on there and then. It cooled me down in only a matter of minutes and I felt better for having it on.

Each year at Festival time the only time I go over the street is to catch up with the same friendly couple every year.

In February 2005, my late father was given 4 to 6 months to live with cancer. From the day he was diagnosed with this nasty disease he stayed in the comfort of my house until he took his last breath on May 10, 2005 as he did not want to die in hospital. I can honestly tell you that nearing his end with high temps, as he could not take oral medication, and suppositories were very little comfort to him, my Dad found comfort and relief very quickly from the Neck Tie Cooler.

Now he has passed, every time I have my particular blue neck tie cooler on (which is the one my Dad used to wear) the memories come back.

I am honestly not just giving you readers a sob story. Just keep
your eye out for this great Aussie product and just try one. I Can
guarantee you will not be disappointed. Also, finally this great
product supports cancer research into that very nasty cruel
unforgiving demoralising cancer.

PS I love you Dad.

Regards,

Mark - 17/10/2009

Bibi

I really think everyone MUST learn about these neck ties & hat pads! This is the very best thing that I have ever used in all my riding years! & I have been in the saddle since I was 4 years old!

I have used the neck tie last summer for the 1st time, & I also used a hat pad in my riding helmet. Well! I could NOT believe how much difference they made! In fact I felt very cruel when I kept riding my Dressage horse through a very hot day; got carried away with the training because a felt so comfortable, only to notice my horse had got extremely hot! I had forgotten how hot the day was! I had to get off & hose him down! Now I am very aware not to overwork him when I ride with my coolers on!

The other thing is; when I have some stock work to do, I wear my coolers, in the hat & around my neck, & when I feel them losing their effect after a few hours, I stop & dump them in the creek, swing them around like a billy tea to cool them down even more, put them back on, & my neck & head immediately freezes again
Ahhh... excellent!

I DO know the coolers work; hats why I will continue to
let everybody know about them. They just dont know what
they are missing if they dont wear them!

Have a cool day,

Bibi - 29/10/2008