Air-activated disposable hand warmers commonly provide heat for up to about 10 hours.
Disposable air-activated warmers typically average around 135°F, with reported maximum temperatures up to about 158°F.
Disposable warmers are air-activated—remove from the outer package and shake to start heating. Moist-heat microbead packs are warmed in a microwave following the manufacturer's short-interval heating instructions.
Microbead moist-heat packs come in multiple sizes, for example Small (about 5" x 12"), Cervical (about 5" x 25"), and larger body sizes listed around 11" x 14" or 11" x 15", depending on the product description.
Reusable gel-bead compresses are designed to mold to the body, be used hot or cold for versatile therapy, are typically latex-free, and are flexible and reusable.