What Inuteq does

Inuteq International B.V. is a privately held Dutch company, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Deventer, Netherlands, that designs and manufactures personal cooling apparel and accessories. Its product portfolio spans cooling vests, shirts, headgear, neck accessories, towels, wrist coolers, cooling backpacks, and PCM cooling inserts, organized around six proprietary technology brands — INUTEQ-DRY and INUTEQ-H2O (evaporative cooling fabrics with different durations and use cases), INUTEQ-PAC (a 100% bio-based Phase Change Material line with five temperature variants from 6.5°C to 29°C), INUTEQ-PVA (polyvinyl alcohol foam), INUTEQ-QCK (instant snap-activated cooling), and INUTEQ-AIR (air ventilation). All INUTEQ-PAC products are manufactured in the Netherlands and carry USDA 100% Biobased and REACH certifications; the broader portfolio also holds ISO 9001, ISO 20471, CE, OEKO-TEX Standard 100, and UPF 50+ certifications.

The company sells through two channels: a global direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront at inuteq.com (with worldwide courier shipping and multi-language catalogs in English, German, and Dutch) and a B2B sales channel reached via [email protected] for bulk orders and custom quotes. End markets are diversified across sports and athletics, occupational/industrial heat-stress protection, healthcare (including an insulin cooling bag), motorcycling, military, leisure, animals, and a wellness/weight-loss sub-brand called Cool2Shape that leverages PAC technology to stimulate brown adipose tissue. Named reference customers include professional cycling team Visma | Lease a Bike and the Bad Homburg Fire Department in Germany; granted patents cover the Cool2Shape weight-loss apparel and the fabric-free PCM CoolOver medical-grade vest. Inuteq is bootstrapped (no disclosed funding rounds), operates with 1–10 employees, and holds no public revenue disclosure.

Name

Inuteq

Legal name

INUTEQ International B.V.

Website

https://inuteq.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Inuteq International B.V. is a Dutch manufacturer of personal cooling apparel and accessories, serving sports, industrial, healthcare, military, and consumer markets through proprietary evaporative and bio-based Phase Change Material cooling technologies sold via DTC e-commerce and B2B channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Personal Cooling Apparel

SIC

Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)

akta.pro primary industry

Athletic / Performance & Activewear Brands (CRAAAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sports & Outdoor Accessories Manufacturing (Performance Gloves/Headwear) (IMAOAFAI), Compression, Base Layers & Thermals (CRAAAEAH), Outerwear & Cold-Weather Apparel Manufacturers (CRAAAAAI), Cleanroom & Controlled-Environment Apparel (CRAAALAG)

Keywords

• Personal cooling apparel
• Evaporative cooling vests
• Phase change material
• Occupational heat stress
• Cooling accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Deventer

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Sales: INUTEQ operates their own e-commerce storefront at inuteq.com, selling cooling apparel and accessories directly to consumers worldwide. Products include cooling vests, shirts, headgear, towels, and accessories at various price points from $10 to $170+.
2. B2B / Wholesale Orders: Business customers can order directly via email ([email protected]) for larger quantities and customized quotes. Companies receive personalized advice and tailored pricing for bulk orders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

INUTEQ designs, manufactures, and sells personal cooling apparel and accessories for sports, occupational, healthcare, military, and consumer use. The portfolio is built on six proprietary cooling technologies (DRY, H2O, PAC, PVA, QCK, AIR) including 100% bio-based Phase Change Material (PCM) inserts, and spans cooling vests, shirts, headgear, neck coolers, towels, and accessories sold through a direct e-commerce storefront and B2B sales channels worldwide.

Product overview

INUTEQ is a Dutch-based world leader in personal cooling technologies and products. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of cooling apparel and accessories organized around five core proprietary technologies: INUTEQ-DRY (long-lasting evaporative cooling up to 72 hours), INUTEQ-H2O (evaporative cooling 2-8 hours), INUTEQ-PAC (bio-based Phase Change Material for precise temperature control), INUTEQ-PVA (polyvinyl alcohol evaporative cooling), and INUTEQ-QCK (instant snap-activated cooling). The product lineup centers on cooling vests (Bodycool Smart-X, Bodycool Pro, Bodycool Pro Neoprene, Bodycool Hybrid, Bodycool 2BSafe, Bodycool Xtreme), cooling shirts (including Hi-Vis Smart-X series), headgear (Headcool Power, Headcool Bandana, Headcool Helmet, Headcool Smart-X), neck cooling (Neckcool Pro, Neckcool Helmet), cooling towels (Body Cooling Towel, Body Cooling Towel+), and accessories (Wristcool Pro, Insulin Cooling Bag, Cooling BackPack, BodyComfort Undershirt). The PCM CoolOver line provides precision temperature-controlled cooling vests. The Cool2Shape sub-brand leverages PCM technology for wellness/weight loss applications. All INUTEQ-PAC products are 100% made in the Netherlands, USDA certified bio-based, and REACH compliant. PCM inserts are available in five temperature variants (6.5°C, 15°C, 21°C, 24°C, 29°C) for different applications from sports/medical to industrial work.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cool2Shape: Product line focused on burning fat and increasing metabolism by cooling using INUTEQ-PAC 15°C Phase Change Material technology. Includes vests, waist wraps, arm wraps, and leg wraps.
• CoolOver

Products and services

• Bodycool Smart-X High-end evaporative cooling vest using INUTEQ-DRY technology, providing up to 3 days of cooling relief. Patented cooling technology keeps the vest dry and lightweight, intended for athletes, industrial workers, and outdoor users in hot conditions.
• Bodycool Pro PCM cooling vest with four internal pockets for INUTEQ-PAC bio-based PCM inserts. Designed for professionals in extreme heat environments including military combat gear, hazmat suits, and industrial protective clothing.
• Bodycool Pro Neoprene All-round PCM cooling vest with neoprene exterior and velcro attachment for two INUTEQ-PAC bio-based PCM inserts. Designed for extreme heat occupational use.
• Bodycool Hybrid 2-in-1 hybrid cooling vest combining INUTEQ-H2O evaporative cooling fabric (2-8 hours) with INUTEQ-PAC bio-based PCM inserts for sports and industrial applications.
• Bodycool 2BSafe ISO 20471 Class 2 certified high-visibility evaporative cooling vest with antibacterial properties. Cooling effect lasts 2-8 hours depending on conditions. Targeted at industrial, construction, and road workers.
• Bodycool Xtreme Lightweight PVA cooling vest worn tightly against the body for immediate extreme cooling. Provides 1-4 hours of cooling with up to 15°C relief below ambient temperature.
• PCM CoolOver 15°C / 59°F Patented INUTEQ-PAC 100% bio-based PCM cooling vest providing constant 15°C cooling for up to 2.5 hours. Fabric-free design suitable for medical environments and sterile use cases.
• PCM CoolOver 21°C / 70°F Patented INUTEQ-PAC bio-based PCM cooling vest providing constant 21°C cooling for up to 3 hours. Designed for use under chemical protective suits, by firefighters, and in operating rooms.
• Bodycool T-Shirt Cooling t-shirt using INUTEQ-H2O evaporative cooling technology. Cooling effect lasts 2-8 hours depending on ambient conditions. Targeted at sports and outdoor workers.
• Bodycool T-Shirt Smart-X Hi-Vis Short Sleeve ISO 20471 Class 2 certified evaporative cooling Hi-Vis shirt with 250ml water activation per panel, providing up to 72 hours of cooling with UPF 50+ sun protection. Targeted at industrial and road workers.
• Bodycool T-Shirt Smart-X Hi-Vis Long Sleeve ISO 20471 Class 2 certified evaporative cooling Hi-Vis long sleeve shirt with dry cooling technology and antibacterial properties. Targeted at industrial and outdoor workers.
• Headcool Power Evaporative cooling cap using INUTEQ-H2O technology. Provides up to 8 hours of cooling with up to 15°C relief, machine washable with antibacterial properties. Targeted at sports and occupational users.
• Headcool Bandana Evaporative cooling bandana using INUTEQ-H2O technology for rapid head cooling. Cooling effect lasts 2-8 hours depending on conditions. Targeted at sports and outdoor users.
• Headcool Helmet Basic Lightweight evaporative cooling crown cooler designed to attach to safety helmets. Provides 2-8 hours of cooling for on-the-job heat stress prevention in construction and industrial settings.
• Headcool Helmet INUTEQ-DRY evaporative cooling crown cooler for helmets requiring only 50ml water for instant activation. Provides 8-72 hours of cooling depending on conditions. Targeted at occupational and industrial users.
• Headcool Smart-X Lightweight cooling cap with INUTEQ-DRY technology requiring 100ml water activation. Provides 8-72 hours of dry cooling without wet feeling. Targeted at sports and outdoor users.
• Neckcool Pro INUTEQ-H2O evaporative cooling neck accessory targeting blood flow for rapid body cooling. One-size-fits-all design with 2-8 hours cooling duration. Targeted at sports, leisure, and occupational users.
• Neckcool Helmet Basic Evaporative cooling accessory for helmet attachment using INUTEQ-H2O technology. Provides 2-8 hours of cooling by targeting neck blood flow. Targeted at occupational and industrial users.
• Neckcool Helmet INUTEQ-DRY cooling neck accessory for helmets using evaporative technology. Provides 8-72 hours of cooling comfort. Targeted at occupational and sports helmet users.
• Body Cooling Towel INUTEQ-PVA evaporative cooling towel made of highly absorbent Polyvinyl Alcohol fabric. Activated by soaking in water for 1 minute and cools for several hours. Targeted at sports, leisure, and outdoor users.
• Body Cooling Towel+ INUTEQ-QCK instant cooling towel activated by soaking, wringing, and snapping 3 times. Provides up to 3 hours of cooling with included storage tube. Targeted at sports and consumer users.
• Wristcool Pro (set) INUTEQ-H2O wrist cooling accessory set for rapid body cooling via pulse points. Cooling effect lasts 2-8 hours depending on ambient conditions. Targeted at sports and outdoor users.

Quantifiable outcome

• INUTEQ-PAC PCM provides up to 2.5 hours of constant cooling; evaporative cooling provides up to 15°C cooling relief below ambient temperature; DRY technology offers up to 3 days of cooling comfort
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/inuteq
• Facebookfacebook.com/Inuteq
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/inuteq

Compliance7 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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