I've done several reviews on Arc-Chill products and I love them.
Elegear Cooling T-shirts (no longer available)
Marchpower Cooling Comforter (currently unavailable)
They are amazing in that the Arc-Chill fabric has a lovely cooling effect that
makes it perfect for hot weather! It's in the technology. By incorporating
microscopic (nano) particles of jade into polyester thread, the result is
passive thermal wicking. I can't tell you how much of a lifesaver our cooling
blanket and comforter have been on our hot summer nights. And I love my
cooling t-shirt. No, it's not like air conditioning, but these products make a
real difference in heat wave comfort level.
Anyway, when I was contacted about reviewing
Rywell's cooling mats for pets, I said yes!
Now, I'm going to be honest here and tell you up front that after the mats
arrived, my cats decided they were going to be Cats and not cooperate. Posing
on a pretty comfy pet mat wasn't their idea! No amount of coaxing or tempting
treats would make them agree to even give it a try.
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| "Katy! Look at the pretty kitty mat! Don't you want to give it a try?" |
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| "You can't make me, Mom." |
Well, I thought, this is embarrassing. How can I write a review with uncooperative cats?
My own impressions were that it's silky soft and cool to touch. It has a skid-proof backing and is machine washable. And it changes colors with the temp! It comes in different sizes (the one you see in the pics is size small) all the way up to XX-large. I'm thinking that one of these would be a lovely way to cool my own feet on a hot day, and the double extra large would make a great nap mat for human kids! There are lots of uses for outdoor, camping, and off-grid activities.
Finally, Sam (my King of Comfort Cat) agreed to test it out.
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| Sam giving it the touch and sniff test |
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| Sam, making up his mind. |
I held my breath. Would he stay, or run away?
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| Sam has officially claimed it. |
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| Sam says "Mine" |
Here's the link!
You'll find coupons, size options, and lots of good information.
Review: Rywell Cooling Mats for Pets © June 2026
I feel like "As recommended by Sam" should be included in the marketing now.
ReplyDeleteHey! What better recommendation than from the King of Comfort Cat!
DeleteThese are very timely ideas, ahead of another heatwave here.
ReplyDeleteLiz, yes! We need to keep both our pets and ourselves from overheating.
DeleteI like the concept. The cats probably like the box best 🙄
ReplyDeleteKatie, actually, putting the mat in a box is a good idea!
DeleteGrowing up on the farm, my mom would buy one of those cheap plastic kiddie pools and fill it with water for our dogs to cool off in. It caused some awkward occasions when we were older though and guests would shift their eyes from two tall teenage boys and a shallow kiddie pool under the tree out front.
ReplyDeleteEd, welcome back! That's such a good idea. I used to do wading pools for our chickens. Cats, on the other hand? Not fans of water!
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