How to Use

Use it well,
stay warm longer.

A hand warmer for your pocket, a heat patch that sticks to your clothes, a toe warmer that goes on your socks — each works a little differently. Here is which one suits which day, where and how to use it, and how to use it safely.

Find the right warmer How to use each type

01 When to Use

The right warmer for the day

How long you will be outside, and whether you need your hands free, decide which warmer fits best. Large pocket warmers last 18 hours, medium 12 hours, adhesive warmers 12 hours, and the mini pack and toe warmers 8 hours.

A couple warming their hands with hand warmers at a ski resort — hand warmers for skiing and snowboarding

Skiing · Snowboarding

A full day on the slopes

Slip one into each glove or jacket pocket, and you can thaw frozen fingers whenever you take a break.

Pick · Large pocket 150g · 18 hours
Holding a hand warmer to the cheek at a winter campsite — hand warmers for camping

Camping · Fishing · Hiking

Where it turns cold after sunset

Use a pocket warmer for your hands and an adhesive warmer over your clothes on your lower back or back. Take them off before you go to sleep.

Pick · Large pocket + adhesive
Putting a hand warmer into a coat pocket on the way to work — hand warmers for commuting

Commuting · School run

Mornings at the bus stop

Keep one in your coat pocket and your hands stay warm there and back. For a full working day, the 12-hour medium size is just right.

Pick · Medium pocket 90g · 12 hours
Children sharing mini hand warmers in a snowy schoolyard — hand warmers for kids

School days · Outdoor play

Small warmers for small hands

Two come in each pack, one for each hand. The POPORANG Mini has completed Children's Product Safety Confirmation. When children use them, an adult should check as well.

Pick · Mini 25g×2 · 8 hours
Adhesive heat patches stuck over clothing on the stomach and back — where to put adhesive body warmers

Office · Long hours sitting

When your lower back and stomach feel cold

Stuck over your clothes, it keeps you warm for 12 hours with your hands free. It is also used to keep the lower abdomen warm during your period. If you are pregnant, talk to your doctor before use.

Pick · Adhesive 50g · 12 hours
An older couple with adhesive warmers on the knee and lower back — a winter gift for parents

Parents · Older adults

Knees and backs that feel the cold

Stick one over clothing on the knees or lower back. Move it now and then rather than leaving it in one spot. It also makes a thoughtful winter gift for parents.

Pick · Adhesive 50g
Toe warmers stuck on the soles of socks — where to put toe warmers

Cold feet

Warm right down to your toes

Stick them on your socks, then put your shoes on. Good for long hours on your feet, outdoor work or watching a game.

Pick · Toe warmer 20g×2 · 8 hours

02 How to Use

How to use each type

WINIST hand warmers are disposable warmers that heat up when iron powder meets oxygen in the air. There is no electricity or charging involved — open the wrapper and they start to warm up.

A pocket hand warmer held in the hand — how to use a pocket hand warmer

Pocket hand warmer Pocket type

  1. Open the outer wrapper. Air reaches the pack and it starts to heat.
  2. No need to shake it, but a light shake spreads the heat evenly.
  3. Keep it in a pocket or glove. Do not hold it against bare skin for a long time.

Large 18 h · Medium 12 h · Mini 8 h · Max 70°C

A heat patch stuck over clothing — how to use an adhesive body warmer and where to put it

Adhesive body warmer Heat patch

  1. Open the outer wrapper and peel off the backing paper.
  2. Stick it on your underwear or clothing, not on your skin.
  3. Place it on the lower back, back, stomach or knees, and move it now and then rather than leaving it in one spot.

12 h · Max 65°C · Avg 53°C

Toe warmers stuck on socks — how to use toe warmers

Toe warmer On your socks

  1. Open the outer wrapper and peel off the backing paper.
  2. Stick it on the sole or toe area of your sock.
  3. Put your shoes on as usual. Do not stick it on bare feet.

20g×2 · 8 h · Max 43°C · Avg 36°C

03 Safety

All of the warmth,
none of the burns.

Even heat that does not feel hot can cause a low-temperature burn if it stays on one spot for too long. Just follow these five rules.

  • 1Do not use it on the same spot for a long time.
  • 2Never stick it directly on skin — always use it over clothing.
  • 3Do not use it while you sleep.
  • 4Do not use it together with other heaters such as electric blankets or heated mats.
  • 5Infants, older adults, people with diabetes and people with sensitive skin should use it only after a caregiver has checked.

04 Storage & Disposal

Half-used, used up, or unopened

Saving a half-used warmer

Put it in a zip-lock bag, press the air out and seal it. Cutting off the oxygen stops the reaction, and you can take it out the next day and use the remaining hours.

Throwing away a used warmer

Dispose of it with general waste. It is a single-use product — once it has cooled, it will not heat up again.

Storing unopened warmers

Shelf life is three years from the date of manufacture. Keep them unopened in a cool place, out of direct sunlight.

Mini hand warmers in a 40-pack box — hand warmers for winter events and corporate gifts

Gifts & Events

For winter events and group gifts,
add your logo.

We print your company logo and design on the non-woven pad, the pouch and even the carton.

See custom printing Frequently asked questions