Otafuku Gloves “Cooling/heating switching x professional specifications” A savior at work sites! Peltier cooling and heating wear for the front line from a long-established work gloves manufacturer

[Otafuku Gloves] “Cooling/heating switching x professional
specifications” A savior at work sites! Peltier cold and warm wear for the front line from a long-established work gloves manufacturer ​
Otafuku gloves Press release: May 8, 2025 “Cooling/heating switch x professional specifications” A savior at the work site! Peltier cooling and heating wear for the front lines from a long-established work glove manufacturer From June 2025, companies will be required to take measures against heatstroke, with penalties attached. Cooling vest protects the site Otafuku Gloves Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minoo City, Osaka Prefecture, Representative: Yuki Idobata, hereinafter referred to as Otafuku Gloves), a
long-established work glove manufacturer that has pursued comfort in on-site work for many years since its establishment, has released a revolutionary new product in 2025, the “BT Ability Peltier Cooling and Heating Vest Battery Set” from the BODY TOUGHNESS brand. From June 1, 2025, the Industrial Safety and Health Act will be amended, making it mandatory for businesses to take measures against heat stroke, with penalties attached. We are moving into an era where managing employee body temperature is a corporate responsibility, especially when working outdoors or at sites where air conditioning is difficult to reach. Meanwhile, Otafuku Gloves has newly developed and released work wear that is equipped with a Peltier device and can be used for both cooling and heating. This product is a
professional-grade vest-type garment for both cooling and heating that uses a Peltier element. Adopting the latest 30mm Peltier element and 60mm large plate, you can switch between cooling and heating with a single switch. We support field work throughout the year, from the intense heat of midsummer to the extreme cold of midwinter. Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/91944/22/91944-22-3ba76a0a7babdd709687246c15bc4361-1000×651.jpg Peltier vest that can be switched between cooling and heating with a single switch Digital catalog▼
https://www.otafuku-glove.jp/items/jw699_catalog.pdf What is a “Peltier element”? A heating and cooling device that brings innovation to work sites This product is equipped with a high-performance electronic heating and cooling technology called a “Peltier element.” A Peltier element is a type of semiconductor technology that creates a temperature difference between the front and back sides by passing electricity through it, and has the property of cooling one side while heating the other side. This enables quiet and efficient heating and cooling without the use of moving parts such as heaters or fans. This product is equipped with a 60mm large plate with high thermal conductivity in addition to a 30mm Peltier element, allowing you to experience the cooling effect more directly. ・Main features of Ability Peltier cooling and heating vest 5 Feature 1: Powerful cooling & comfortable heating mode There are 4 cooling stages: “Fluctuating Strong Cooling”, “Strong Cooling”, “Medium Cooling”, and “Weak Cooling”. There are two levels of heating: “Fluctuating high heat” and “Fluctuating low warm”. Equipped with a total of 6 modes. You can switch between these 6 modes with a single touch. The especially recommended “fluctuation strong cooling mode” automatically repeats 10 minutes of operation and 2 minutes of rest. By repeatedly turning on and off, the device is designed to keep the cold feeling on the skin so that the skin does not get used to the coldness during cooling. *In cooling mode, the effect is up to -23℃ at an
environmental temperature of 30℃, creating a strong cooling sensation. Furthermore, in heating mode, the plate warms up to a maximum of approximately 49 degrees Celsius, keeping you warm even during winter work.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/91944/22/91944-22-a10ea5a53e2d139fff358ff3eb3243db-1628×444.jpg ▲Use the controller to switch between a total of 6 modes with one touch Feature 2: Long operating battery Equipped with a 20,000mAh large capacity battery that supports USB power delivery as standard. (Quick charging compatible) It can operate continuously for up to 12 hours in cooling mode (in weak mode) and up to 25 hours in warming mode (in case of weak fluctuation). (Up to about 8 hours in the recommended mode of strong fluctuation) *Temperature and battery operating time may vary depending on the environment. The battery has acquired the PSE mark and is also safe.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/91944/22/91944-22-802293603eca84531221c982e97ee162-743×444.jpg ▲PD battery that does not easily get hot (with remaining charge indicator) Feature 3: Customizable flexible design -Equipped with 3 cooling and heating devices on the back and on both sides. -One of the cooling and heating devices can be removed and attached to the shoulder of the backpack using the included attachment. A new idea to cool your neck! ・The device can be easily attached and detached with a half turn, making it easy to wash.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/91944/22/91944-22-2ff642e780184dc7523a73105a05dc56-743×886.jpg ▲Attach to your backpack to cool your neck. Can also be used as a warmer in winter
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/91944/22/91944-22-611f9130f154a27fb9d15c211d0f8667-743×423.jpg ▲The device can be easily attached and detached Feature 4: Free size fits both men and women Stretchy fabric and size adjustment belt at the waist fit men’s sizes S to 3L. Also recommended for female workers.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/91944/22/91944-22-c18fdaaef4e33f43c7067b22785e83e3-2314×1000.jpg ▲For men/Height: 177cm
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/91944/22/91944-22-d4d467c190d29e57204b11cf4ddaa1eb-2314×1000.jpg ▲Women’s wear/Height: 164cm
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/91944/22/91944-22-cc3ede589b4d930ab3281979b24ce8f6-865×1000.jpg ▲With hook-and-loop fastener for size adjustment Feature 5:
Recommended wearing style On hot days, the combination of compression innerwear Peltier vest fan wear is a good idea. Air circulates efficiently, further increasing the cooling effect. <3 recommended inner wear for use with Peltier vest> 1: Product Name: BT Cooling 3D First Layer UV Cut Sleeve Crew Neck Shirt
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/91944/22/91944-22-6c9e929484688e54aa6121f276abad60-2435×849.jpg Product number: JW-715 (cool innerwear with excellent breathability to prevent sweat) Click here for details on JW-715 2: Product Name: BT Power Stretch EVO Long Sleeve Crew Neck Shirt
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/91944/22/91944-22-562d13c81592ca4783a173143fdded32-2435×849.jpg Product number: JW-726 (BODY TOUGHNESS innerwear with the strongest cooling sensation and quick drying function in history) 3: Product Name: BT Power Stretch EVO Long Sleeve Back High Neck Shirt Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/91944/22/91944-22-d59854b6e261c36f37eceb8e49f0ce2e-2435×849.jpg Product number: JW-727 (BODY TOUGHNESS innerwear with the strongest cooling sensation and quick drying function in history) Click here for details on the EVO series The secret story behind the birth of Peltier vest ~A new form of “coolness” challenged by Otafuku gloves~ At Otafuku Gloves, we have spent many years listening to the voices of the workplace and focusing on developing functional innerwear. In addition to the technology we have cultivated so far, we wanted to create clothing that can withstand even harsher extremes of heat and intense heat.With this in mind, we decided to develop “Peltier Vest,” a device-equipped garment. However, although we are textile
professionals, we are not familiar with device technology. Even within the company, 80% of people asked, “Can we really do it?” and we had to start from scratch with manufacturing know-how. Meanwhile, as I continued to research, I came across Libre Co., Ltd. Libre is a company with strengths in device development. After witnessing Libre’s technological capabilities at the exhibition, we were convinced that if Otafuku Gloves’ planning capabilities and Libre’s technological capabilities were combined, we would be able to create wonderful products. Joint development has begun that leverages the strengths of both companies. This is how the “Peltier Vest” was born, designed to withstand extreme heat. The price is 24,800 yen (tax included), which is not cheap, but we are particular about reliable cooling effects and durability to protect the bodies of those fighting in the field. Furthermore, we wanted people to use it even on their days off from work, so we developed a feature that allows one of the devices installed in the vest to be removed and attached to a backpack. This “bonus feature” was highly praised at the Otafuku Gloves exhibition, as it can provide pinpoint cooling to the neck area and can be used as icing after sports or as a warmer in the winter. Peltier Vest will continue to support people working in harsh environments and aim to be a “reliable presence” that is useful in everyday life. Product information Product Name: BT Ability Peltier Cooling and Heating Vest Battery Set Product number: JW-699 Release date: Early April 2025 Set contents: 1 vest, 3 Peltier devices, 1 PD battery, 2 dedicated controllers, 1 backpack attachment, 1 USB charging cable Color options: 11. Black Size range: FREE Price: Open actual selling price 24,800 yen (tax included) *AC adapter sold separately [Precautions for use] ・Please avoid wearing it directly on your skin. Please use over thin innerwear. ・As there is waste heat when cooling, please avoid wearing outerwear and use clothing with a fan if necessary. ・Avoid using the product in dusty environments, as this may cause malfunction and may void the warranty. ■Main sales targets Work clothes stores, home centers, pro shops, online shopping sites, etc. nationwide ■Catalog URL Catalog (PDF data) About Otafuku gloves Otafuku Gloves Co., Ltd. started in 1926 as a work glove manufacturing company. We handle all types of work gloves, including work gloves, leather gloves, and treated gloves, and have become a leading company in the industry as a one-stop solution company for work gloves. Currently, we are expanding the range of items we sell beyond socks, safety shoes, rainwear, and gloves to include functional innerwear “BODY
TOUGHNESS(R)” and work and outdoor brand “FUBAR(R).” Company profile ■Company name: Otafuku Gloves Co., Ltd. Annual sales: 7,966 million yen Employees: 84 people *As of March 2025 Head office location: 3-11-22 Senba Higashi, Minoh City, Osaka Prefecture Home page: https://www.otafuku-glove.jp/ X: [Contact information for press inquiries] Otafuku Gloves Co., Ltd. Public Relations Officer Okamoto TEL: 072-728-1111 MAIL: okamoto@otf.co.jp