Evaporative cooling towel and method of activation

Abstract

A method for activating an evaporative cooling towel including providing a woven fabric constructed from a combination of hydrophobic and hydrophilic fibers, soaking the fabric in water, wringing out excess water and stretching or snapping open the fabric to open the weave of the fabric and activate evaporative cooling.

1 . A method for activating an evaporative cooling towel, comprising the steps of:
 (a) providing a woven fabric constructed from a combination of hydrophobic and hydrophilic fibers;   (b) soaking the fabric in water;   (c) removing the fabric from the water;   (d) wringing out excess water from the fabric; and   (e) stretching or snapping open the fabric to open the weave of the fabric and activate evaporative cooling.   
     
     
         2 . The method according to  claim 1 , further comprising the step of applying the activated fabric to a part of a user to be cooled. 
     
     
         3 . The method according to  claim 2 , further comprising the steps of re-wetting the fabric, wringing out excess water from the fabric, and stretching or snapping open the fabric to open the weave of the fabric when evaporative cooling slows or substantially ceases. 
     
     
         4 . The method according to  claim 1 , wherein the fabric is constructed from woven polyester and nylon yarns.