Innovative heated hand warmers and gloves allow golfers and other athletes
to stay warm when conditions are not
May 11, 2015, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – iHeat Weartech, the innovative heated hand warmer company, today announced partnerships with Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings No. 1 Lydia Ko and four-time PGA Tour Winner and World No. 15 Patrick Reed.
Ko recently wore the iHeat Wear Hand Warmer during chilly conditions at the Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic Presented by CTBC at Lake Merced Golf Club near San Francisco, California, where she earned her seventh LPGA Tour victory just three days after her 18th birthday.
“I first came across iHeat products last year and I was intrigued from the very beginning,” said Ko. “The iHeat hand warmer serves a clear purpose for golfers of any skill level, especially those who don’t always play in warm conditions. It is also very versatile and when you turn it inside out, it's perfect to use as a heat pack for loosening your tight muscles."
Reed, one of only four players in the last 20 years to record four or more PGA TOUR victories by the age of 24, similarly wore the iHeat Wear Hand Warmer at the WGC-Cadillac Match Play at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco.
“I have come to rely on the iHeat Hand Warmer in cold conditions on the golf course and I know it will be a useful tool to keep in my bag for days when the forecast isn’t great,” said Reed.
iHeat Wear’s heated hand products, including the Pro Liners and Hand Warmer, use a patent-pending heating system with specialized microfiber technology to deliver heat to every part of your hand, providing more warmth than anything else on the market. Lightweight and slim-fitting, iHeat Wear’s heated hand products are designed to move with you while you work and play.
“Our vision at iHeat is to provide athletes with the most innovative heated options on the market that can help them perform at the highest level possible regardless of the weather conditions,” said John Forzani, CEO. “We see Lydia as someone who has the ability to change the face of women’s golf and we are very pleased to have her part of the iHeat team to help grow our brand worldwide.”
John Forzani, a former starting receiver for the Calgary Stampede of the Canadian Football League (CFL), saw the need for lightweight and durable heated clothing while playing in harsh conditions during football season. He teamed up with childhood friend Jessie Galvon, a highly successful senior business executive, to bring his passion to life, launching iHeat Wear in January 2014 and teaming with a research and development team based at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
For more information on iHeat Wear, please visit www.iheatwear.com.
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