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Our gel packs are designed to keep shipments cool for long periods of time. They contain a thermoplastic cooling gel that ensures a stable temperature throughout transport. Thanks to the sturdy and leakproof outer layer of recyclable polyethylene, these cooling elements are resistant to tearing and puncturing, even when used intensively.
The cool packs are lightweight and easy to combine with various packaging solutions. This makes them the ideal choice for companies shipping temperature-sensitive products such as medicines, pharmaceuticals, meat, fish, cheese and other fresh produce.
Key benefits of our gel packs:
Non-toxic & safe to use - the gel is easily rinsed away with water.
Strong & durable material - made of recyclable polyethylene.
Suitable for short and long shipments - keeps products at the right temperature for a long time.
Cost-effective & efficient - lightweight, without compromising on cooling capacity.
With these gel packs, you have a reliable and affordable solution to get your products to customers in top condition.
Temperature control is crucial when shipping sensitive goods such as chilled and frozen foods, chocolate or pharmaceuticals. The two most commonly used methods are cold packs (gel packs) and dry ice. But which solution is most suitable for your shipment?
In general, dry ice is the best choice for products that really need to stay frozen. Cold packs, on the other hand, are ideal for keeping chilled goods above freezing, usually between 2 and 8 °C. It is precisely this controlled temperature range that makes gel packs the safer and more reliable option in many cases - especially for products that should not freeze, such as chocolate or pharmaceuticals.
Because cold packs are water-based, their melting point is around 0 °C. They therefore offer stable, predictable cooling without the extremely low temperatures of dry ice. This prevents damage and keeps sensitive products in perfect condition for longer. In addition, gel packs are user-friendly, non-toxic and recyclable - features that make them a practical and sustainable choice for most shipments.
Cold packs - also known as gel packs or ice packs - are plastic pouches filled with a non-toxic cooling gel or liquid. They are widely used in the medical world as cold compression: a combination of cryotherapy and light pressure that helps to slow circulation in the affected area, reduce swelling and relieve pain. Think of injuries such as strains, sprains, bruises or muscle pain. This method is non-invasive, safe and works without medication.
But cold packs have another important application area: shipping temperature-sensitive goods. With chilled or frozen products, temperature control is vital. Whereas dry ice is often used to keep frozen products frozen, cold packs offer a more reliable alternative for goods that should not freeze. They are ideal for pharmaceutical products, delicacies or fresh food, and can also be used in combination with dry ice to slow down the sublimation process. This keeps products at the right temperature for longer.
An added advantage of cold packs is that they can also be added at room temperature in winter. Thus, they help prevent sensitive products from getting too cold and damaging along the way - something that is difficult to control with dry ice.
Handling cold packs is completely safe and requires no special precautions. Dry ice, on the other hand, is extremely cold and can cause severe frostbite on direct skin contact. It must always be handled with gloves or tongs, which makes its use less practical.
Dry ice evaporates into CO₂ gas and must therefore be stored and disposed of under strict safety guidelines. Cold packs, on the other hand, are reusable and recyclable. After use, they can be easily returned to local collection points, making them a more environmentally friendly choice.
In short: where dry ice is useful in some cases, it offers cold packs a safer, more durable and versatile solution in most situations.
At first glance, ice packs and regular ice cubes seem to do the same thing: they keep your cooler cold. Yet there are distinct differences. Ice packs, especially variants with gel, freeze colder than regular ice and therefore remain effective for longer. Moreover, they do not leak: the melt water stays neatly inside the pack, keeping your food and drinks cool without floating in a water bath. Ice cubes do have the advantage that they better enclose the contents of the cooler, as loose cubes distribute more easily than stiffer packs.
The first step for a well-chilled cooler is to bring the box itself up to temperature. If you can, put it in the fridge or freezer for a few hours. If you don't have space for that, store it in a cool, dark room. That way, you start with a lower starting temperature and ice packs or ice cubes stay cold for noticeably longer.
There is no single rule about the best place for ice packs in the cooler. Some users prefer to put them on top, as cold air sinks down and the contents stay evenly cooled that way. Outdoor and hiking websites, on the other hand, recommend a layer system to: an ice pack at the bottom, food and drinks above that, and finally loose ice cubes on top.
Such a system combines the advantages of both: the long-term cooling of ice packs and the even distribution of loose ice cubes. For convenience, place the ice packs at the bottom - that way you don't have to move them every time you want to take something out of the cooler.
Ice Pack features
Sturdy, durable and recyclable polyethylene plastic material is used with heat-sealed seams to ensure puncture resistance and prevent tearing and splitting. The gel ice bags will not leak or spill, contaminating your product or packaging.
Although dry ice can maintain the frozen temperature longer, these high-quality cold packs are useful for maintaining the frozen temperature and are often used as dry ice replacements.
Our ice packs are available in many different sizes, making them suitable for various packaging applications.
From € 142,00
Ice packs and cold packs are small plastic bags containing non-toxic coolants. They can be used medically as cold compression. This is a non-invasive and non-addictive pain relief method that slows blood flow to the affected area. It helps reduce swelling and relieve pain in minor injuries such as strains, sprains or bumps and bruises.
Cold Packs and Ice packs are portable plastic pouches filled with non-toxic cooling gel, specialised liquid or water that can be used medically as cold compression, a combination of cryotherapy and static compression, for a non-addictive and non-invasive pain relief method that slows blood circulation in the affected area, helps reduce swelling and relieve pain from minor injuries such as strains, sprains, bumps and bruises, sprained ligaments and strained muscles.
Cold therapy is a type of non-addictive and non-invasive pain management method for acute soft tissue injuries such as sprains, strains, pulled muscles, sprained ligaments, bumps and bruises. Cold therapy works by slowing blood flow, or circulation, to the affected and inflamed area, reducing inflammation, muscle spasms and pain. Cold therapies numb the nerve endings, reducing the pain messages sent to the brain.
Cold therapy is often the first aid applied to injured areas within the first 24 to 48 hours after the injury is sustained. With a new injury where soft tissue is damaged, the injured area will begin to swell, leading to cell death due to the increase in blood volume to the affected area. This is known as a secondary hypoxic injury. The sooner ice therapy is applied to the affected area, the better it is possible to control the excessive bleeding, allowing a faster healing time.
Cryotherapy has become one of the most widely used treatments in orthopaedic medicine and in the treatment of acute injuries. The use of ice or cold in a therapeutic environment helps lower the temperature of the injured area, reducing tissue metabolism and helping cells survive the post-injury period.
Static compression is the use of compression to increase external pressure on the injured tissue to help prevent oedema formation, or swelling. The use of static compression helps to hinder fluid loss from the blood vessels in the injured area, making it harder for blood and fluids to accumulate. When used with cryotherapy for acute injuries, the enhanced skin contact will help the tissue reach a lower temperature faster, keeping the tissue cool even after the end of treatment.
When using cold compression wraps, it is safer to use gel packs or refreezable ice, as such products do not exceed the cooling/ice temperature recommended by the established medical community. Most ice wraps use adjustable elastic straps to promote compression and keep the coolant over the injured area. They also emphasise a built-in protective layer between the coolant and the skin to prevent the ice from "burning" the skin, a condition known as a "cryoburn".
Ice is best used with an ice bag made of waterproof, rubberized fabric and a screw cap to avoid the mess of water spilled by the melting ice. Because frostbite or cryoburns can occur in direct contact with the skin, ice should never be placed directly on the skin for long periods of time. Always use a physical support, preferably an ice bag, between the ice and the affected or injured body part.
In ice massages, ice without a barrier is used directly on the affected area to quickly numb the injury area. This can be done without burning the skin by holding the ice in a slow, circular motion, never keeping the ice in one place for too long. Once the desired numbness is achieved, minimal and gentle movements can be made with the injured body part. Once the numbness has worn off, the ice massage can be reapplied for a cycle, up to two to five times a day.
Orders placed before 14:00 on working days are usually shipped the same day. Delivery usually takes place within 1-2 working days.
Yes, we like to think about customised packaging. Contact us to discuss the possibilities.
Sure. For larger orders or customisation, please contact us for a competitive customised quote.
Yes, anyone can order from us. However, our packaging is mainly aimed at business use.
Cooled Solutions is a manufacturer and supplier of insulated packaging for the refrigerated shipment of temperature-sensitive products, such as food, pharmaceutical goods and laboratory samples.
Yes, it is possible to order by invoice. This is done via our inside sales department. You will then receive an invoice with a payment term of 30 days after delivery (carriage paid). Please contact our office staff via e-mail or telephone.
