the cosy lab was founded in 2020 by Libby Caughey.
Libby had always struggled with ways of keeping warm, especially in her freezing office.
One day during the Covid 19 pandemic she discovered an old wheatbag in a cupboard at work, and couldn't believe how comforting it was. But surely there was a better alternative to the smelly damp wheat bag that went cold after about ten minutes, and kept falling off?! ..and why couldn't a heat bag look a little more stylish?!
Using her years of experience in fashion and textile manufacturing, Libby began her journey creating items that could soothe both the body and soul.
As a boutique family-owned company, Libby and her team handcraft their products from work rooms in Auckland, New Zealand.
We use New Zealand grown lupin seeds, instead of wheat. Lupin seeds retain heat for longer, are odourless, and produce less moisture.
We source beautiful, high quality linens and cottons and sew each heat shrug, heat bag and belt by hand.
Heatbags can be used to effectively ease muscle pain in many parts of the body - necks, shoulders, backs or arthritic joints including hands, wrists and knees, and can also be a great help to soothe monthly period pains.
Applying heat therapy basically increases blood flow, which allows tight sore muscles to relax, and also helps toxins and damaged cells to be flushed away.
See "The Benefits of Heat and Cold Therapy for Chronic Pain" by US Pain Foundation.
Heat Bags and Heat Belts
Our deliciously soothing wearable heat bags provide relief from aches and pains and bring a little extra warmth into your life when you need it. Ease the tension throughout your neck, shoulders, and upper back with our Shrug Heat Bag, or get targeted warmth to your belly or lower back with our comfy Heat Belts.
Foot Warmers
Can’t seem to get those feet warm? Try tucking them into our handmade footwarmers for an instant dose of cosiness.
Healing Balms
We craft luxe Heal Balm using Manuka Oil and Natural Beeswax to soothe tired, dry feet (it’s also great for eczema and nappy rash!). For tired, aching muscles, our Muscle Rub with Capsicum Oil is an absolute must.
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Our heat shrugs and belts are made from lupin seeds. Lupin seeds are perfect for heat bags because they retain their heat for 30% longer than wheat.
Our heat bags contain New Zealand grown, organic Lupin seeds. And when heated in a microwave provide a dry and odourless heat.
Every product we sell is designed, hand cut and sewn with love right here in New Zealand.
