How long does it stay warm?

Rice holds heat well but cools gradually, typically staying comfortably warm for a while after heating. It will not hold a steady temperature for hours the way a plug-in electric pad does.

The wrap is built around microwave moist heat. Chilling the rice fill for cold therapy is possible with most rice bags, but the product is designed and described for heat.

The cover is cotton and the fill is rice, so it is not machine washable as a whole. Spot clean the fabric and keep the fill dry.

Will it fit around my neck and shoulders?

It is cut extra-long for full shoulder coverage and drapes over the neck and shoulders. The weighted fill helps it stay in place without ties.

How is it different from an electric heating pad?

It is cordless and gives moist heat, so you can wear it while moving around. An electric pad offers adjustable, sustained heat but tethers you to an outlet.

How long should I heat it in the microwave?

Follow the heating instructions that come with the wrap and start with short intervals, adding time as needed. Overheating the rice can make it too hot against the skin.