KIRIBAI Mother of Life Adhesive Body Warmer, 10 Pieces

A Kiribai body warmer is a Japanese winter institution, and the mechanism has not changed in decades because it does not need to. Iron powder inside the patch oxidises on contact with air, and that reaction gives off steady heat for hours. No cord, no charging, no microwave.

Kiribai is the kairo brand from Kobayashi Pharmaceutical, and the Mother of Life version is the scented one. Alongside the standard iron and activated carbon filling, it carries extracts of mugwort, ginger and cinnamon, which give it a faint herbal aroma while the patch is warm. It runs at an average of about 50 °C with a maximum of 57 °C and holds that for around 12 hours, which covers a full day out.

The adhesive backing is the practical part. A Kiribai kairo heat pad sticks to the outside of your clothing and stays where you put it, rather than sliding around in a pocket. That also means it must go on fabric rather than skin, which matters and is covered properly in the cautions.

Features

●        Self-heating through iron powder, activated carbon and water

●        ● Average temperature around 50 °C, maximum 57 °C, with a duration of around 12 hours per patch

●        Adhesive backing for clothing

●        Mugwort, ginger and cinnamon extracts with fragrance

●        13 cm × 9.5 cm

●        10 patches per pack

Concerns

●        Feeling cold outdoors or on a commute

●        Cold hands and feet in winter

●        Sitting in a cold room or an air-conditioned office

●        Wanting warmth without a plug or batteries

Suitable For

●        Winter outdoor use

●        Commuting, walking and outdoor work

●        Watching sport outdoors

●        Cold rooms and offices

Apply to clothing, not directly to skin.

Made In: Japan.

●        Warms within minutes of opening with no power source

●        Holds a steady temperature for around 12 hours rather than fading quickly

●        Adhesive backing keeps it in position under a coat

●        Faint herbal aroma from the mugwort, ginger and cinnamon extracts

●        Individually sealed, so an unopened Kiribai heat pack keeps until needed

●        Ten per pack covers a winter of regular use

How To Use

1.     Take one patch out of the outer bag and shake it a few times.

2.     Peel off the backing paper.

3.     Stick the patch to the outside of your clothing over the area you want to warm. Do not apply it directly to skin.

4.     The patch warms within a few minutes and stays warm for around 12 hours.

5.     Remove it if it becomes uncomfortably hot at any point.

6.     Dispose of the used patch in household waste once it has cooled completely.

Materials

●        Iron powder

●        Water

●        Activated carbon

●        Vermiculite

●        Water-absorbing resin

●        Salts

●        Fragrance

Cautions

●        Apply to clothing only. Never apply directly to bare skin.

●        Low-temperature burns can occur from prolonged contact with a warm surface, even at temperatures that do not feel dangerous. This patch reaches up to 57 °C. Do not leave it in one place for long periods without checking the skin underneath.

●        Do not use while sleeping.

●        Do not use under a duvet or futon.

●        Do not use together with any other heat source, including heated blankets, heaters, heated car seats or hot baths.

●        Do not use on infants, young children, or anyone who cannot remove the patch themselves or communicate discomfort.

●        Do not use if you have reduced sensation, circulation problems, diabetes, or any condition affecting your ability to feel heat.

●        Do not use on broken, irritated or inflamed skin.

●        Do not press the patch against the body for long periods, such as by sitting or lying on it, or by wearing it under a tight waistband.

●        Remove immediately if skin becomes red, itchy or painful, and seek medical advice if irritation persists.

●        Single use. Do not reuse a patch.

●        Do not open, cut or tear the patch. Do not ingest the contents. If the contents are swallowed, seek medical attention immediately.

●        Keep out of reach of children and pets.

●        Store unopened in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat.

Kiribai is a Japanese heat-pack brand under Kobayashi Pharmaceutical, and it has been a fixture of Japanese winters for generations. The range covers adhesive and non-adhesive patches, pocket warmers, foot warmers and shoe insoles, in various sizes and durations, all working on the same air-activated iron oxidation principle. Kobayashi's approach across its catalogue is to solve small everyday problems properly, and the kairo range is a straightforward example of that. Kiribai products are available in Canada through C&C Cosmetics.

●        Ten Kiribai adhesive body warmer patches, 13 cm × 9.5 cm