Why buying from Us

When comparing heat packs from large companies versus those from HeatPack From Tasmania: a small, handmade business emphasizing high-quality, Australian materials, several key differences emerge:

Large Company manufacturing Heat Packs:

• Mass Production and Cost:

  • These are typically mass-produced, prioritizing low-cost materials and efficient manufacturing.

  • Materials often include cheaper fillers like wheat, and less expensive, often non-local fabrics.

  • The focus is on volume and affordability.

• Standardization:

  • Products are highly standardized, with little variation in materials or construction.

  • May lack the unique qualities or attention to detail of handmade items.

• Material Sourcing:

  • Materials are often sourced globally, with less emphasis on local or sustainable options.

  • Environmental impact may be a secondary concern.

HeatPack from Tasmania, a small, Handmade Business crafting heat packs:

• Quality and Craftsmanship:

  • Emphasis on high-quality, locally sourced materials.

  • Handmade construction allows for greater attention to detail and quality control.

  • Use of premium materials, such as lupin seeds, Tasmanian wool, and lavender.

• Unique Materials and Benefits:

  • Use specialized fillers like lupin seeds, which offer benefits like being odourless and wheat-free.

  • Focus on sustainable and ethical sourcing, such as recycled wool from Waverley Mills.

  • Incorporation of local ingredients, like Tasmanian lavender from Bridestowe Estate, for added therapeutic benefits & wool from Waverley Mills.

  • choice of fabrics and scents.

• Supporting Local Economy:

  • Purchasing from a small business directly supports the local economy and traditional crafts.

  • Contributes to the preservation of Australian industries, like local weaving wool mills (only two left in Australia, Waverley Mills is the oldest Mills in Australia since 1874).

• Environmental Considerations:

  • Prioritize environmentally friendly practices, such as using recycled materials, no packaging and minimizing waste.

  • Emphasis on sustainable sourcing and reducing our carbon footprint.

• Personal Touch: Our products have a personal touch, because we care about our products.

In essence, large companies focus on affordability and mass production, HeatPack From Tasmania prioritizes quality, craftsmanship, and ethical sourcing.