Thermatex versus coolex?

[madhector]

Which do you prefer?

Cant decide on a new thermatex rug for J or a Coolex one

Also if anyone has a link to somewhere selling the Coolex that would be great


Thanks

 

[S_N]

Never knowingly seen or used a coolex rug, but I LOVE thermatex!!

 

[madhector]

I have Hectors old thermatex which is too big really for J, I did find it stretched alot on H so wondered if the Coolex rugs would hold their shape better

 

[S_N]

Ahhh yes, I've always found with Thermatex's that you need at least a size smaller than the normal rug size your horse takes. Is H's old thermatex in good nick? You'll get a good price for it 2nd hand!

 

[madhector]

It isnt great lol

Bit tatty round the edges, and a horrible colour (got given it so cant complain really

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[Bounty]

I have an aerborn thermalux which I am really pleased with, mine came from 4dobbin.com.

 

[Bozzy]

Coolex ones here.....www.saddleupinternational.co.uk/mt_coolex.asp

Wish I could afford one

 

[madhector]

birthday is coming up, so thought I might hint for one...

 

[S_N]

You'd still prob get £30 - £50 for it on ebay!!

 

[MistletoeMegan]

The Coolex is lovely - doesn't stretch half as much, and works just as well as the Thermatex but is cheaper and lighter too.

 

[madhector]

really?! Its sort of lime green

 

[lachlanandmarcus]

thermatex every time...

 

[not_with_it]

Ive got a coolex and its fab, just as good as thermatex but cheaper. I like the fact that its got surcingles and a fillet string unlike the thermatex.

 

[lucym]

ive got a thermatex and tbh am not over the moon with it. its not as fab, imo, as people say it is!! and the fastenings are a pain, but it looks nice so thats a positev factor

i have heard a lot of praise for the coolex, so personally, i would give it a try

 

[KatB]

Love Goddys Coolex, not quite as warm as the thermatexes, but the fit and smartness makes up for it! Really rate them, and had alot of comments about mine. I like the fact you can leave it on as a normal rug, unlike the thermatexes which always slip/undo because the front fastenings/surcingles are crap!!

 

[Evadiva1514]

I own several thermatex's and recently bought a coolex, i wouldn't ever bother with a thermatex again now. The coolex is fabulous fit, finish and as Kat B says, has more conventional fastenings. Would recommend one any day of the week!!

 

[madhector]

Thanks everyone!

Will go with the Coolex, J is quite a hot horse anyway, so would be better having it slightly thinner.

 

[jnb]

The Aerborn Thermalux IMHO is a better fit and has cross surcingles (stay on better)!
I had mine from their clearance sale (they have one in August & one at Easter) and it cost £45 incl a free matching tail guard.

 

[Orangehorse]

I was slightly disappointed with my Thermatex too. I heard, too late, that you need a smaller size, so it hangs off the end of the horse a bit!

I also think the fastenings are terrible, considering how expensive it is.

I do need a "going out" rug, so might look at the Coolex now.

 

[Oats]

Thermatex every time!