Esky
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- Disambiguation: For the derogative term see Eskie.
Esky is an Australian brand of coolers manufactured by Nylex. The name is a reference to the association of Eskimos with cold climates. The term has become a genericized trademark and as such is a colloquial term in Australia for any portable icebox or cooler.
The "Esky" was created by Malley's, a Sydney refrigeration business. The construction is made up of two layers: Polypropylene on the outer shell, with a polyurethane inner layer. This makes it lightweight and portable with great insulation. Originally the Esky had a steel outside shell.[1]
[edit] Cultural references
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There are a number of references to esky in Australian popular culture:
- Esky lids is a dismissive slang term surfers give body boards.
- Some Australian songs that include references to 'eskies' are:
- Paul Kelly's Roll On Summer - "The sweet metal taste of VB, Straight from the ice cold esky".
- Jebediah's Country Holiday Song - "Come and take a drive out of the city, packed some smoke and some wine in an esky".
- 28 Days's What's the deal? - "My best friends to the left she's, closest to the esky, she passes me a Coopers as she glistens in the sun".
- Bucko (Colin Buchanan) & Champs (Greg Champion)'s "Aussie Jingle Bells" - "Dashing through the bush, in a rusty Holden ute. Kicking up the dust, esky in the boot".
Outdoor recreation company Coleman Australia has bought the Esky brand from Nylex Ltd after the Company went into administration in February 2009. [2]
