In modern life, people increasingly favor weighted products, which have shown outstanding effects on improving the quality of life. So, what are the categories of weighted products?
I. Categorization by Type
- Weighted lap pad
This is a weighted product designed explicitly for knees. Its shape usually fits the curvature of the knees well, making it convenient to place on the knees. The primary function is to provide additional support and stability to the knees by increasing the pressure on the knee area. The weighted lap pad is an excellent choice for those who sit for long hours at work, are prone to knee fatigue, or have minor knee discomfort. It can relieve knee pressure, promote blood circulation, and reduce fatigue and pain. In some situations where a specific sitting posture needs to be maintained, such as in the office or during a long-distance journey, the weighted lap pad can help people stay more comfortable. - Weighted blanket
The weighted blanket is a star product among weighted products. Its weight is usually designed according to a certain proportion of the user’s body weight, typically around 10% of the body weight. When you cover yourself with a weighted blanket, the weight of the blanket will be evenly distributed over the body. This pressure simulates the feeling of being hugged, stimulating the body’s deep-pressure tactile system and thus relaxing the nervous system. For those with sleep problems such as insomnia and excessive dreaming or those under high pressure and prone to anxiety, the weighted blanket can help them calm down faster, enter a deep – sleep state, and improve sleep quality. Moreover, it can also provide excellent warmth on cold nights. - Weighted belt
The weighted belt mainly wraps around the waist. For those who need to improve their waist strength, such as athletes or fitness enthusiasts, it can increase the intensity of training. In daily activities, it can support the waist, relieve the burden on the waist muscles, and relieve waist fatigue caused by standing for a long time or bending over for work. For those with old waist injuries or suffering from waist diseases, using a weighted belt also helps stabilize the waist and relieve pain. - Weighted shoulder wrap
It is a weighted product that wraps around the shoulders. It relieves muscle tension and shoulder pain by increasing the pressure on the shoulders. For those who often work at a desk, are prone to shoulder fatigue, or have shoulder diseases, the weighted shoulder wrap can help them relax the shoulder muscles, improve blood circulation, and relieve shoulder discomfort. At the same time, the weighted shoulder wrap can also play a role in correcting postures, helping people maintain correct sitting and standing postures, and preventing shoulder diseases. - Weighted neck wrap
The weighted neck wrap focuses on neck care. For people who look down at their mobile phones and computers for a long time, the neck is often tense, and problems such as neck pain and stiffness are prone to occur. Using a weighted neck wrap can apply appropriate pressure to the neck muscles and joints, relieve the tension of the neck muscles, relieve neck pain, and at the same time improve blood circulation in the neck and reduce neck discomfort, thus preventing the occurrence of cervical spondylosis. - Weighted animals
Weighted animals are a distinctive product, usually designed in cute animal shapes. Besides having the accompanying function of ordinary plush toys, their weight can also bring a comfortable pressure feeling to the users. Weighted animals can help children relax during play or rest. Especially for those children who are prone to anxiety or hyperactivity, they have a specific soothing effect. It is also a warm, stress-relieving item for adults that can relieve stress and soothe emotions when hugged or played with. - Weighted eye mask
The weighted eye mask is a product designed for the eyes. When you cover your eyes with it, its weight can gently press around the eyes to relieve the tension of the eye muscles. For those who use their eyes frequently, such as office workers or students who face electronic screens for a long time daily, the weighted eye mask can reduce eye fatigue, dryness, and other problems, help relax the eyes, and promote blood circulation. Some weighted eye masks also have a light-blocking function, which can create a darker environment that is more conducive to rest for the users. - Weighted clothes
Weighted clothes cover various forms, such as tops, pants, etc. This type of product evenly distributes the weight on different body parts. When wearing them and moving, they can increase the body’s exercise load, which improves the exercise effect and is suitable for fitness and weight-loss training. At the same time, in daily wear, the pressure provided by weighted clothes can also promote blood circulation throughout the body, relieve body fatigue, and keep the body comfortable and energetic. - Weighted vest
The weighted vest is a weighted product worn on the body. Its weight is distributed over various vest parts, giving even body pressure. This product is mainly applicable to people who need physical training or rehabilitation. For example, athletes can wear weighted vests during training to increase the intensity and difficulty of training and improve the training effect. Rehabilitation patients can wear weighted vests for rehabilitation training to help restore body functions and strength. In addition, some people in unique occupations, such as those who need to stand or walk for a long time, can also wear weighted vests to relieve body fatigue.
II. Categorization by Sub-functions
- Regular version
Regular weighted products usually add ordinary glass beads or other granular fillers to increase the weight. This product type is relatively inexpensive, and the manufacturing process is simple. Regular weighted products can meet the basic weighting requirements and are a good choice for those who want to try weighted products. For example, a regular weighted blanket can provide a specific pressure stimulation to help people relax and improve sleep quality. - Heatable / Ice-pack version
The heatable / ice-pack-weighted products have added heating or ice-packing functions based on the regular version. This product type usually comes with heating elements or ice-packing bags, which can be heated or iced according to personal needs. Heatable weighted products can provide a warm feeling in cold seasons, promote blood circulation, and relieve muscle tension and pain. Ice-pack weighted products can be used when injured or having a fever to help people relieve pain and swelling and reduce body temperature. For example, the heatable weighted shoulder wrap can be used when the shoulders are cold, or the muscles are sore to relieve shoulder discomfort by heating. The ice-pack weighted eye mask can be used when the eyes are fatigued or swollen to alleviate eye discomfort quickly. - Vibrating version
The vibrating weighted products have built-in vibrating devices that can produce vibration effects. This product mainly stimulates the human muscles and nervous system through vibration, thereby thereby and relieving fatigue. Vibrating weighted products usually have multiple vibration modes and intensities, which can be adjusted according to personal needs. For example, the vibrating weighted vest can be used after exercise to help people relax the whole-body muscles and relieve post-exercise fatigue. The vibrating weighted gloves can be used when the hands are fatigued or stiff to promote blood circulation and ease hand discomfort.
