Knee recovery
Knee cooling that stays put
Recoolvery+ is not an ice pack. It is a cooling recovery wrap: freezable RCPad pads made with HypoCarbon® sit around the knee under three adjustable straps, so you can strap it on and forget it. 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.
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Why a knee needs a wrap, not a bag of ice
The knee is round, it bends, and it moves. A bag of ice or a stiff gel pack only touches one side of it, slides off when you shift, and leaves you holding it in place. The Recoolvery+ Wrap fixes those three problems.
- It wraps around the joint. The cross-shaped holder places pads on the front and sides of the knee, not just on top.
- It stays flexible. RCPads firm up in the freezer without going solid, so they shape to the knee straight away.
- It's hands-free. Three adjustable straps hold it at the pressure you choose, so you can stretch, refuel or drive home with it on.
- It doesn't drip. No melting ice, no wet towel, no water on the floor.
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.
Recoolvery+ vs ice packs and machines for the knee
| Bag of ice | Gel ice pack | Cold therapy machine | Recoolvery+ Wrap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hands-free | No | Only with a separate strap | Yes | Yes, three adjustable straps |
| Covers the whole knee | Partly | Partly | Yes, with a knee pad | Front and sides |
| 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 | 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 after runs, games and sessions, a wrap is simpler. Read the full machine vs wrap comparison → · Best ice pack for the knee: six options compared →
How to put it on your knee
- Freeze. Keep the RCPads flat in their sleeve in the freezer for 2–4 hours.
- Wrap. Slot the pads into the holder, place it over the front of the knee, and bring the straps around the joint.
- Adjust. Set the straps snug, not tight: firm enough to hold the pads, loose enough to stay comfortable.
- Recover. Cool hands-free for 15–60 minutes, then wipe the pads and put them back in the freezer.
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 fits your knee?
Measure around the knee with a soft tape, snug but not tight.
Standard: under 40 cm around
30 cm wrap span · 5 × RCPad 3×3 pads (76 × 76 mm) · straps 0.8 m, 1.0 m, 0.8 m. Fits most adult knees.
XL: 40 cm or more around
40 cm wrap span · 4 × RCPad 3×6 pads (76 × 152 mm) · straps 1.0 m, 1.2 m, 1.0 m. Made for larger knees and thighs, usually on people around 190 cm tall and above.
Not sure? Choose Standard. On a smaller knee the XL overlaps itself.
When athletes reach for it
- After a run or a game: wrap up straight away while you stretch and wind down.
- Between sets or sessions: cool a hard-working knee courtside or trackside, then get back to it.
- In the physio or training room: a reusable alternative to loose ice packs that fits whoever is next on the table.
- At home: after a long day on your feet, from the freezer door to the sofa.
Questions about knee cooling
How long should I cool my knee 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 knee, Standard or XL?
Under 40 cm around, choose Standard. 40 cm or more, choose XL. If you're unsure, choose Standard.
How is it different from an ice pack?
The difference is the cooling medium and the fit. HypoCarbon® measured 35.0 W/m·K in in-house testing, against 2.3 for ice and 0.6 for water. The pads stay flexible and three straps hold them on hands-free.
Can I use it after knee surgery or for an injury?
Recoolvery+ is a recovery and comfort product, not a medical device. After surgery or a significant injury, follow the plan from your surgeon or physiotherapist.
Does the same wrap work on other joints?
Yes: the shoulder, elbow and ankle, and also the calf, thigh, arm and back.
Do you ship to the US, UK and Europe?
Yes, worldwide. The delivery fee is shown at checkout, orders ship within 1–2 business days, and unused items can be returned within 30 days.
Freeze · Wrap · Recover
One wrap for the knee, and every other joint
Standard from US$119 · XL US$139 · Ships worldwide · 30-day returns
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