Use, Safety & Care
Your Gardant linen and flax seed pieces are made to bring a little warmth, coolness, and calm to your day. A few simple habits keep them safe, comfortable, and lasting. Please read this page before your first use.
Basic Instructions
Heat in the microwave in 15-second increments, and stop as soon as it feels comfortably warm.
Test on your wrist before placing it on your skin, every time.
Never leave it unattended while heating.
Do not use while sleeping.
Keep it dry. Spot clean only.
To warm
Place your pillow in the microwave and heat in 15-second increments until it reaches a comfortable temperature. Test it on your wrist before applying it to your skin.
The flax seeds hold heat for a long time, so the core stays warmer than the outside. When reheating, shorten the time, because the pillow may already be warm and can overheat quickly.
Never exceed the recommended heating time. Overheating can cause burns or fire.
To cool
Place your pillow in the freezer for at least an hour. Test it on your wrist before applying it to your skin.
To keep it from picking up freezer smells, store it in a plastic bag while it chills.
Using it safely
Please do:
Read all instructions before using.
Test the temperature on your wrist every time.
Check your skin regularly while using it.
Let it cool completely before reheating.
Use it only as directed.
Please don't:
Leave it unattended while heating.
Use it while sleeping.
Use it on infants, or on anyone who cannot recognize or respond to excessive heat or cold.
Use it if it is damaged, wet, or leaking.
Hold it near open flames.
Immerse it in water.
Stop using your pillow right away if you notice pain, numbness, excessive redness, discoloration, blistering, burning, or other unusual symptoms.
Check with a healthcare professional first
Heat and cold are not right for everyone. Please talk with a qualified healthcare professional before use if you have a medical condition, circulation or nerve problems, reduced sensation, diabetes, an injury that needs medical attention, or any other concern that could affect how safely you can use heat or cold. If you're unsure, ask before you use it.
Keep all products away from children, and supervise use where needed.
Care and storage
Spot clean only. Do not submerge your pillow in water or put it in the washer or dryer.
Keep it dry. Moisture can damage the flax seeds.
Store it in a cool, dry place when you're not using it. [Confirm: any additional storage guidance you'd like to give.]
Retire it if it becomes damaged, wet, leaking, or has been overheated.
The Linen Comfort Pack has a removable cover with a cotton interior pillow. Wash in warm water and dry on a low setting.
What to expect from handmade
Every Gardant piece is made in small batches in our North Carolina studio, so you may notice slight variations from piece to piece. That's part of the charm.
Our pieces are filled with organic flax seeds, which have a neutral, toasty scent. They are made with European linen and contain no plastics.
Questions?
We're happy to help. Email us at hello@shopgardant.com.
General wellness disclaimer
Gardant hot and cold products are intended for general wellness, comfort, and temporary relief. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, medical condition, or injury, and they are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Hot and cold therapy can cause burns, frostbite, skin irritation, or other injury if used improperly, for too long, or at an inappropriate temperature. Do not apply extreme heat or cold directly to bare skin unless the product instructions specifically permit it. Do not use damaged, leaking, excessively heated, frozen, or otherwise compromised products. By purchasing or using a Gardant hot or cold product, you agree to follow all instructions, warnings, and labels supplied with it. If you experience a serious or unexpected reaction or injury, discontinue use and seek appropriate medical attention. provide measurable gains across operational, financial, and strategic domains.