Inuteq and Adidas Unveil Advanced Cooling Systems for Athletes
INUTEQ, a Netherlands-based firm founded in 2011, has partnered with adidas to develop specialized cooling technologies for elite athletes. Their first product, the INUTEQ-PCM Coolover vest, utilizes advanced phase-change material to help sports professionals like Formula 1 drivers cope with extreme heat exceeding 55°C. As the FIFA World Cup 2026 approaches, this collaboration expands to include stars like Lionel Messi and Jude Bellingham, who will utilize the new CLIMACOOL system. This system can lower core temperatures by 0.5°C and skin temperatures by 13°C, while also providing a cooling overshoe for athletes, enhancing recovery and performance.
Key facts
- INUTEQ founded in the Netherlands in 2011.
- Partnership with adidas for personal cooling systems.
- PCM Coolover vest used by Formula 1 drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli.
- CLIMACOOL system for FIFA World Cup 2026 athletes.
- Athletes include Lionel Messi, Jude Bellingham, Lamine Yamal.
- Technology reduces core temperature by up to 0.5°C and skin by up to 13°C.
- INUTEQ-PAC uses 100% bio-based PCM, USDA certified and REACH compliant.
- Customized solutions available at 6.5°C, 15°C, 21°C, 24°C, 29°C.
Entities
Artists
- George Russell
- Kimi Antonelli
- Lionel Messi
- Jude Bellingham
- Lamine Yamal
- Teo Sandigliano
Institutions
- adidas
- INUTEQ
- Spanish Football Federation (RFEF)
- USDA
- REACH
Locations
- Netherlands
- Argentina
- England
- Spain