Members of the Association have tried and tested a variety of heating aids and warm clothing which have proved to be helpful in keeping warm. It really is a matter of finding which is most suitable for your particular circumstances.
Below are some of the items which we sell at Head Office. To download our order form click here.
Alternatively, to download to full mail order leaflet click here.
To order from our online shop click here.
Currently we are only able to accept cheques and postal orders. However, very soon we will have the facility set up to take payment by credit card.
Mycoal Hand, Foot and Body Warmers
Once opened, the disposable heat packs are activated by gently shaking or squeezing and can then be placed within a fleece mitten, wrist warmer or in your pocket, glove or mitten. These heat packs warm within minutes and generate heat of 50-70ûC. Ideal for outdoor activities. The hand and foot warmers (the size of a tea bag), come in twin packs. The hand warmers stay hot for up to 7 hours, the foot warmers up to 5 hours and the larger body warmer for up to 20 hours. Mycoal foot, hand and body warmers cost £5.75 for 4 packs plus p & p
Thermogels 
- Reusable Hand Warmers
These hand warmers are activated by the press of a button. Flex the metal disc until the crystals form, the gel will then generate heat for up to 30 minutes. They are ideal when instant heat is required for a short period of time. To reactivate simply boil in a pan of water for 5-10 minutes. They can then be used many times. £4.50 pack of two plus p & p
Hot Pak
The microwaveable Hot Pak is the perfect shape for treating almost every part of the body. The classic design is great value and suitable for all uses.
£10 plus p & p
Animals
These adorable animals are fully microwaveable. They are gently scented with lavender and can be reheated thousands of times.
When ordering please state which animal i.e. beddy bear, pig, sheep, puppy or polar bear.
£10 each plus p & p
Cozy Bottle
This luxurious soft material contains treated wheat grains and soothing lavender. Simply heat in a microwave to provide hours of soothing warmth and comfort. It’s easier to use and much safer than a traditional hot water bottle as it completely removes the risk of scalding.
£14 each plus p & p
Silver Gloves
These gloves could help to ward off Raynaud's attacks and help keep your hands warm. They are made from a specialised medical product using a safe and natural pure silver providing medical benefits and natural healing which can help ease suffering and manage bacterial skin infections. Dry cracked hands can be treated by wearing cotton/silver fibre gloves.
£11.20 for 2 pairs of the same size plus p & p
Sizes - XS (Small) S-M (Medium) L-XL (Large)
Silver Socks
All of us at some point in our daily lives and routines are forced to sit or stand frequent for long periods where leg movement, activity and exercise is restricted. These silver socks are suitable for both for prevention and therapy with increased circulation and warmth.
Silver is highly conductive and is able to take the electrical pulses of the leg nerves and convert this into a passive magnetic field which increase’s the blood circulation and regulate the skin temperature at 37º therefore keeping the feet warmer.This makes the silver socks extremely comfortable to wear and also helps to prevent that feeling of heavy legs due to the extra wellbeing effect produced by the natural silver fibre, swelling can be reduced and therefore thrombosis and cramped veins can help to be prevented.
The socks are made with pure silver fibre which is safe and natural, completely non-toxic and 100% free of all hazardous substances, there are no chemicals and pesticides. The medical and security effects described have been proven by many different International institutions across the world.
BEST4FEET Short & Long Socks with 9% Silver
The silver socks reflect 95% of the body’s energy back to the skin continually adjusting to a core of 37° temperature and will keep the feet warmer in the winter but cool and fresh in the summer.
Silver is also widely recognised as a safe and extremely effective broad-spectrum anti-microbial agent for skin infection control. This has been validated by prodigious institutions throughout the world and has been the focus of numerous medical abstracts published over many years. Silver provides unparalleled antibacterial performance eliminating 99.9% of bacteria in less than one hour of exposure.
Price Short socks £9.50 plus p & p
Price Long socks 9% silver £12 plus p & p
Sizes - Medium (5-6.5) Large (7-9)
Special Short & Long Socks for Diabetics with 12% Silver
These have extra special technical soft tops and a low compression effect (3 - 4 mmHg) which is created by the silver and not by PRESSURE from elastane or rubber. These are therefore especially good if you are already medically suffering from either a Diabetic condition with thin diabetic skin or have bad surface varicose veins which may have become swollen or itching when using any conventional socks.
Price Short socks £10 plus p & p
Price Long socks 12% silver £12.50 plus p & p
Sizes - Medium (5-6.5) Large (7-9)
Fleece Mittens
These are made from soft fleecy material with a built in pouch into which a hand warmer can be placed. The fleece mitts are fingerless enabling you to be free to type and write etc. without having anything bulky on your hands. They are very effective for keeping hands warm and are available in red, royal blue and black. Each pair comes complete with a pair of disposable hand warmers.
£5.00 per pair plus p & p
Travel Pillowheads
These innovative soft toys quickly and easily convert into super soft furry pillows! We have 2 designs - a ladybird and a monkey. (This item is not microwavable). £10 each plus p & p
Postage & Packing Prices
P & P up to £5.00 = 75p
P & P up to £12.00 = £2.00
P & P £12.00 - £39.00 = £3.75
P & P on orders over £40.00 = £6.00
To order any of the above items please send a cheque made payable to the 'Raynaud's & Scleroderma Association' stating clearly your order request and the delivery address.
Send your order to:
Raynaud's & Scleroderma Association,
112 Crewe Road, Alsager, Cheshire, ST7 2JA
The Raynaud's & Scleroderma Association is not liable for any commercial product or service mentioned on this site or in the mail order leaflet.
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The following companies offer heated or warm items of clothing
BeWell - Battery heated socks and gloves
Celtic Sheepskin - Warm sheepskin clothing and footwear
Cosy Feet - Shoes and slippers giving 'ultra roomy fitting', also available is the Circulation Booster.
EX02 - Suppliers of heated garments. To read reviews of EX02 products click here.
Pharma Nord - Bio-Biloba, a product containing Ginkgo biloba. A 10% discount is available to members of the RSA when quoting your membership number. Call: 0800 591756.
TDS Healthcare - Medical Healthcare products with natural silver fibre and soft cotton - a solution for cold body, hands and feet.
