RIDE, WORK, AND STAY COOL
Mips® debuts moisture-wicking helmet safety systems with COOLMAX® fiber
Aug 17, 2026
A better summer has arrived.
Helmet-safety brand Mips® has introduced two new moisture-wicking helmet systems to keep active people cooler outdoors: the Air Node Pro system for bike helmets, and most of the offerings in the Evolve Pro system for harness helmets.
Engineered with COOLMAX® fiber, the systems are built to wick sweat fast using specially channeled fibers that keep moisture off the face. They're an exciting innovation for avid outdoor cyclists and construction workers craving a cool and dry helmet experience.
The lightweight safety systems, available in helmets at retail now, are designed to attach to the inside of a bike or work helmet to help prevent severe head and brain injuries in the event of an accident. The added comfort of COOLMAX® fiber means wearers get the benefit of sweat-wicking on top of the security of a Mips® safety system.
Renowned for its thoughtful and innovative approach to safety, Mips® technology is found in many leading helmet brands around the world. When a rider takes a fall or a worker is hit on a job site and hits their helmet at an angle, it can cause the head to rotate suddenly and violently, which can lead to concussions and brain injuries. Mips® systems work to reduce rotational motion in the head during an impact, lowering the risk of such injuries. Learn more about Mips® helmet safety research.
"The Mips® Air Node Pro system is a natural match for highly ventilated bike helmets. It adds practically no weight or volume, and its removable pads can be detached, rinsed, and reattached with ease for cleaning after a sweaty, satisfying ride. Cool, dry, comfortable — and safe. That’s Mips® technology with COOLMAX® fiber."
Urban Westlin
Senior strategic account manager
The LYCRA Company
HOW COOLMAX® FIBER WORKS
COOLMAX® fiber is different: It’s engineered to move moisture away from the body via special channels — think of them like gutters — to the outside of the fabric where it can dry fast. It’s not a coating or an additive, either. It’s built right into the fiber, so it’ll last the lifetime of the product. In Mips® technology, the addition of COOLMAX® fiber means cyclists and workers can focus on their mission without the distraction of sweat in their eyes.
WORKING WITH COOLMAX® BRAND
The COOLMAX® brand is known by consumers worldwide as a leader in cool and dry comfort. We’re the No. 2 most-recognized cooling brand*, trusted to deliver on our mission. Because that trust matters, our fibers are rigorously tested and certified to meet our performance standards — so consumers know exactly what they’re getting when they buy a product with the COOLMAX® brand name on the label.
When you work with the COOLMAX® brand, our team of specialists help you leverage our global brand recognition to tell the story of our collaboration and educate consumers on the benefits of COOLMAX® fibers. Branded hang tags, point-of-sale merchandising, joint storytelling, and more — we’re always ready to build something cool together. Are you in?
* Source: Activewear survey, 2019, Walnut Unlimited