Cooling that wraps the whole elbow

Recoolvery+ is not an ice pack. It is a cooling recovery wrap: freezable RCPad pads made with HypoCarbon® wrap around the elbow under three adjustable straps, so both hands stay free. HypoCarbon® conducts heat 15× better than ice and doesn't melt or drip. A session runs 15–60 minutes, and the pads refreeze in 2–4 hours.

By the Recoolvery+ team · Updated 13 October 2026

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Recoolvery+ compression cooling wrap fitted around the elbow

35.0W/m·K thermal conductivity. Ice is 2.3.

15–60minutes per session

2–4 hto refreeze the pads

2 yrsof daily use per pad set

Why ice packs struggle on the elbow

The elbow is a small, bony joint, and you only have one free hand to hold an ice pack on it. A bag of ice sits on one side and slides off as soon as you bend your arm. The Recoolvery+ Wrap goes around the elbow and holds itself in place.

It goes around the joint. The cross-shaped holder places pads on the inside, outside and back of the elbow.
It stays flexible. RCPads firm up in the freezer without going solid, so they settle around the bony points.
It's hands-free. Three adjustable straps hold it on, so you can still use your phone, eat or type.
It doesn't drip. No melting ice running down your forearm.

What makes the cold different: HypoCarbon®

How well a cooling pack works depends on how quickly it can pull heat away from the skin. That is measured as thermal conductivity, in watts per metre-kelvin (W/m·K).

Water is 0.6 W/m·K and ice is 2.3. HypoCarbon®, the carbon-based medium inside every RCPad, measured 35.0 W/m·K in in-house testing of the proprietary formulation.

HypoCarbon® wasn't made for the gym first. It is the cooling formulation behind CarbonCool® and EMCOOLS®, cooling products from Global Healthcare SG with more than 20 years of clinical and field use.

How HypoCarbon® works →

HypoCarbon cooling medium inside an RCPad cooling pad

Recoolvery+ vs ice packs and machines for the elbow

	Bag of ice	Gel ice pack	Cold therapy machine	Recoolvery+ Wrap
Hands-free	No	Only with a separate strap	Yes	Yes, three adjustable straps
Shapes to the elbow	Partly	Depends on the pack	With a elbow-specific pad	Flexible pads in a cross-shaped holder
Needs ice, water or power	Ice	Freezer only	Ice and water; motorised units need power	Freezer only
Drips as it warms	Yes	No	No	No
Fits other joints	Yes	Depends on shape	Needs a pad per joint	Knee, shoulder, elbow, ankle, calf, thigh, arm, back
Fits in a gym bag	No	Yes	No	Yes
Typical price	Pennies	Low	About US$150–300+	From US$119

A machine makes sense if you need long, continuous cooling for hours at a time. For everyday recovery, a wrap is simpler. Read the full machine vs wrap comparison →

How to put it on your elbow

Freeze. Keep the RCPads flat in their sleeve in the freezer for 2–4 hours.
Wrap. Slot the pads into the holder and place it around the elbow.
Adjust. Set the straps snug, not tight. On a slim elbow a little overlap is normal.
Recover. Cool hands-free for 15–60 minutes, then wipe the pads and put them back in the freezer.

Athlete in the gym wearing the blue Recoolvery+ elbow wrap during a session

Prefer it gentler? Wear it over a thin layer of clothing instead of bare skin. Take it off if the skin becomes numb or painful. Keep a spare pad set in the freezer if you want a second session.

Which size for the elbow?

Standard · US$119

Standard fits almost every adult elbow: 30 cm wrap span, 5 × RCPad 3×3 pads (76 × 76 mm), straps 0.8 m, 1.0 m, 0.8 m. On a slim elbow the ends may overlap a little; that's normal.

XL · US$139

XL is made for areas 40 cm or more around, such as the thigh, so it is rarely the right choice for an elbow.

Not sure? Choose Standard.

When athletes reach for it

Racket sports: after tennis, padel, squash and badminton.
Throwing sports: after pitching, cricket bowling and throwing sessions.
Climbing and lifting: after a bouldering session or a heavy pulling day.
Golf: after a round or a long range session.

Questions about elbow cooling

How long should I cool my elbow with Recoolvery+?

A typical session runs 15 to 60 minutes, depending on room temperature and how snugly the wrap is fitted. Start at the shorter end, wear it over a thin layer if you prefer it gentler, and take it off if the skin becomes numb or painful.

Which size fits my elbow?

Standard. It fits almost every adult elbow, and a little overlap on a slim elbow is normal. XL is made for areas 40 cm or more around, such as the thigh.

Can I use my hands while wearing it?

Yes. The straps hold the pads around the elbow hands-free, so you can use your phone, eat or work at a desk.

How is it different from an ice pack?

The difference is the cooling medium and the fit. RCPads are made with HypoCarbon®, measured at 35.0 W/m·K in in-house testing, against 2.3 W/m·K for ice and 0.6 for water. The pads stay flexible and wrap around the elbow instead of sitting on one side.

Can I use it for tennis elbow or an elbow injury?

Recoolvery+ is a recovery and comfort product, not a medical device. If you have ongoing elbow pain, an injury or have had surgery, follow the plan from your surgeon or physiotherapist.

Does the same wrap work on other joints?

Yes. One wrap fits the elbow, knee, shoulder and ankle, and also the calf, thigh, arm and back.

Freeze · Wrap · Recover

One wrap for the elbow, and every other joint

Standard US$119 · XL US$139 · Ships worldwide · 30-day returns

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