The Rapid Ice was developed in order to enable users to chill their wine promptly and keep it cold for an extended period of time thereafter - all without the need for an accompanying refrigerator or ice bucket. The cooling sleeve contains 6 pockets of specifically formulated, non-toxic gel that expand when placed in a freezer for a period of 6 hours or more. Upon removal, the Rapid Ice is simply inserted onto the outside of the wine bottle and then chills the contents within 5 minutes. Once cooled, the wine will remain chilled for hours. Multiple polyester foil layers and foam pouches within the sleeve ensure that the temperature is retained.

The Vacu Vin Wine Cooler is designed to fit any standard-sized wine bottle. The award-winning device is both flexible and virtually unbreakable. It is also lightweight and is therefore ideal for use at parties, picnics, barbecues, on holiday etc. Once used, simply return the item to the freezer for subsequent re-application.

The Wine Cooler was originally manufactured in silver. It has since been produced in numerous other colors and patterns including black, chrome, platinum, classic and vineyard. It is also available in the following formats: 1) a black or stainless steel Elegant Wine Cooler that accommodates the Rapid Ice within an attractive 'bucket-like' rigid shell; 2) a classic or platinum set that also includes a Champagne Cooler; 3) a Cooling Carafe that is housed within a sleek black or white capsule; and 4) a Wine Essentials Gift Set that also includes other high-quality barware gadgets (available in either black or white/purple).

About Vacu Vin

Vacu Vin was originally established in 1986 in order to manufacture and distribute the iconic Vacuum Wine Saver. Since then the family-owned company has evolved into a leading brand within the housewares industry, offering an array of barware accessories and kitchen gadgets that are characterised by their quality and innovative functionality. In addition to the Vacuum Wine Saver, Vacu Vins product portfolio also includes the award-winning Rapid Ice Coolers and Pineapple Slicers, all of which are now used in over 35 million households and more than 80 countries throughout the world. A specialist in-house design team are constantly striving to add new items to the companys ever-evolving assortment in order to satisfy the demands of the modern-day consumer.

Social Involvement and Fundraising

Social involvement has always been at the forefront of Vacu Vins philosophy. The company employs over 150 mentally and physically disadvantaged people at their head office production facility in order to assist in the assembly and packaging of almost every product. Vacu Vin also funds the Sharing Success Foundation, which has helped over 50,000 disabled children and contributed significantly to the development of new facilities in numerous countries.