The journey
1990s-2000s
Research and development, and production of high quality rainwear products.
The Catalyst
An elderly relation is found suffering from hypothermia. The family never forgets it.
2013/14
A local inventor’s Far Infrared polymer changes everything - safe, efficient, and producing exactly the right kind of therapeutic heat. John starts working from the garage.
2016
Feel the Warmth is born as a Community Interest Company. The first clothing designs use a 12v system. The mission is simple: heat the person, not the room.
2017
A move to a 7.4v battery makes the Super Kidney Warmer smaller and more flexible. A heat belt replaces the bulkier waistcoat design.
2018
The Super Kidney Warmer launches.
The Heat Pad launches.
Products supplied to Police Scotland’s forensic team.
2019
The move to a 5v system is a game changer - USB power banks make the product genuinely accessible for the first time.
2020
COVID-19 halts all activity.
2022/23
Starting again - but stronger. Dr Adrian Smales joins as advisor and mentor. A new aluminised backing significantly boosts efficiency. The partnership with VASLan begins in earnest.
2024/25
Pilot study results: anxiety and stress halved, sleep quality significantly improved across 60 participants.
2026
New grant funding and research underway, and an extended workshop allows further research and development work. The next chapter of Feel the Warmth CIC begins.
