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How To Make Cooling Neck Ties 

 

Have you ever used a cooling necktie? If you have I  

bet two things surprised you. How they helped you keep 

cool and how much they cost. About $8 each. Ouch!  

 

This article shows you how to  

make your own, for just a few cents. 

 

Supplies you will need: 

 

1 yd cotton fabric that is at least 42" wide and a  

maximum of 45". This will make 8 ties 

Wash the fabric before use. 

 

Water absorbing polymers these are available at  

hardware's for gardening or you can purchase them at  

Watersorb http://www.watersorb.com If ordering from 

Watersorb, order the medium granules. 

 

A tape measure. 

 

Sewing machine. 

 

Scissors. 

 

      

1. Cut or tear strips 4 1/2" wide by the fabric width  

eg. 45". 

     

2. Fold fabric in half, right sides together, on the long 

edge sew the long seam. 

 

3. Turn over and iron. 

 

4.Mark the centre and stitch along it. Now you have a tube 

about 2" wide and 42" - 45" long.  

 

5. Drop in 1/8 tsp of crystals on each side of the seam.  

You can roll up a piece of paper to use as a funnel to  

make it easier. 

 

IMPORTANT: At first only make a test tie with the brand of  

polymers you're using to make sure its the correct amount  

after it's soaked. 

 

6. Mark 4 1/2" from the  

centre and seam again. 

 

Now you have 2 pockets with crystals. 

 

7. Add another 1/8 tsp of in both sides and seam 4 1/2  

inches from the first set of seams again. You will now have 

4 pockets. Hopefully!! 

     

8. Fold in raw edges and sew across to finish. If you prefer 

you can make the ends diagonal. 

 

 

Care instructions: 

 

        * Place in cold water approx 30 min, until crystals 

           become gel. 

 

        * Tie around head or neck. Tie will be more  

           effective if placed in the refrigerator before  

           use or soaked in ice cold water. 

 

        * Regenerate by soaking 1-3 minutes. 

 

        * Do not freeze 

 

        * Dehydrate to store 

 

        * Hand wash only with a mild soap 

 

Brian Fogarty has a website that discusses cooling products 

and shows you how to make your own. To find out more  

visit http://www.keepingmecool.com