Weighted deep pressure vest is made to calm and provide steady proprioceptive input.
The combined pressure and weight functions as a reassuring deep hug.
Made of neoprene, the vests are designed for comfort with soft mesh material on the sides to increase air flow and ventilation.
The stretchy neoprene provides soothing proprioceptive input and compression around the body, helping to calm and promote self regulation. The weight provides additional sensory input for those who need it. This vest is a good middle ground coming somewhere between our weighted jacket and deep pressure vest. It's lighter than the weighted jackets and does not give as much compression as the deep pressure vest, but falls nicely in between with a combination of the weighted and deep pressure.
- Provides proprioceptive feedback to help focus and self-regulate
- Hug-like compression encourages calm and feeling of security
- Supports kids and adults with ADHD, sensory integration disorder or autism
- Age 18 months - Adult
Weights are safely positioned in pockets inside the vest and can be added or removed. (Machine washable on cold wash when weights are removed).
Most sizes include two 1/2 lb. weights and four 1/4 lb. weights for a total of 2 lbs (approx 1kg). XX-Small includes four 1/4 lb. weights for a total of 1 lb (approx 0.5kg).
Remove weights before washing
Additional weights available HERE.
Safety
Weighted jackets should only be used with the direction and advice of your occupational therapist or other suitably qualified person.
It is recommended that the jacket weight does not exceed 5% of the users’s bodyweight unless recommended otherwise by your Occupational Therapist. Remove some of the waist weights if necessary but ensure weights are evenly distributed across the jacket.
- Use under supervision at all times
- Ensure that the jacket weight is appropriate for the user
- Do not use in conjunction with other weighted products
- Do not sleep in a weighted jacket
- Check for signs of wear & tear before and after use
Delivery
We aim to despatch your goods within 2 working days of receiving your order, provided we have the goods in stock. You can check the status of your order at anytime by logging into to your customer account (you will need to create this first). Small items are sent by Royal Mail Recorded Delivery. Larger items are made by courier and a signature is required on delivery.
Delivery dates are approximate and no liability whatsoever is accepted in respect of late deliveries. If your order is required urgently or by a fixed date then please email info@sensorydirect.com and we will do what we can to meet your deadline.
Returns - Weighted Blankets
You can try a weighted blanket for 60 days.....if it's not working you can send it back to us. Please email sales@sensorydirect.com prior to returning your blanket - we will email you back with instructions and a returns number. Without a returns number your refund will be delayed.
Please note that from 1st November a standard charge of £40.00 (+VAT where appropriate) will be deducted from all refunds to cover the cost of cleaning and processing. Blankets returned unopened will be refunded in full.
Returns - Other Products
If you are not 100% satisfied with the goods you have purchased you may return within 14 days of receipt for a refund or exchange. To receive a refund or exchange, goods must be returned unused, in their original packaging and with all original documentation. Chewys and other Oral Motor items cannot be refunded where the packaging has been opened.
Refunds for goods which are returned used, in an unsaleable condition or after 14 days will be at the total discretion of Sensory Direct (UK) Ltd.
Goods purchased by trade customers and distributors may not be returned unless the goods are faulty or sent in error.
Please complete a RETURNS FORM when sending back your goods - this is sent with your order. Please email sales@sensorydirect.com if you need a replacement. WIthout a completed form your refund may be delayed.
Unless the goods are faulty or sent in error you are responsible for the cost of returning the goods to us. We recommend you use recorded delivery and obtain insurance, as proof of posting is not proof of receipt. Where goods are not faulty or sent in error only the cost of the goods excluding postage & packing will be refunded.
Please see full T&Cs here
This product is eligible for VAT relief and is available zero rated and therefore free from VAT (Value Added Tax) at the current rate of 20%.
Who can claim for VAT relief?
If you have a disability or a chronic medical condition you can claim VAT relief and you are purchasing the goods for personal or domestic use. If you are a parent or carer you can claim VAT relief on behalf of a child or person you look after.
When you checkout you will be asked whether you are eligible for VAT relief. If you qualify tick the "Yes" option and complete the declaration form. VAT will automatically be deducted from the relevant items in your basket.
If you are a parent or carer and you are purchasing on behalf of your child or someone you look after you will not need to pay VAT on this item. A statement of special educational needs or a diagnosis of a condition is not necessary.
Charities qualify for VAT exemption where these conditions are met, however schools and homes may not qualify as the goods are not for domestic use, however they may be able to reclaim the VAT from Customs & Excise. If your organisation qualifies please complete the VAT exemption declaration form and send this with your order.
If you are in any doubt as to whether you are eligible to receive zero rated goods you should contact the HM Revenue & Customs National Advice Service on 0845 010 9000 or call our Helpline on 0800 0837 212 before signing a declaration.
- Hook and loop closures on the sides allow for maximum comfort, easy sizing, and quick removal
- Machine washable (cold wash) when weights are removed
- Additional weights available
Guidelines for usage
Weighted jackets should only be used with the direction and advice of your occupational therapist or other suitably qualified person. It is recommended that the jacket weight does not exceed 5% of the users’s bodyweight unless recommended otherwise by your Occupational Therapist. Remove some of the waist weights if necessary but ensure weights are evenly distributed across the jacket
The vest should not be used during active play such as running, jumping, turning upside down, spinning etc. As a general guide, the jacket should be worn for periods of around 20 to 40 minutes and then removed for at least the same amount of time before being used again. We recommend that you consult with your Occupational Therapist to devise a schedule for use of the weighted jacket. Check the jacket and weights on a regular basis for signs of wear & tear. •
Use under supervision at all times • Ensure that the jacket weight is appropriate for the user • Do not use in conjunction with other weighted products • Do not sleep in a weighted jacket • Check for signs of wear & tear before and after use
