The Science Behind Weighted Jackets for Sensory Processing

Deep touch pressure therapy has decades of research behind it. Here is what the science says about weighted garments.

Deep touch pressure (DTP) is a form of tactile sensory input that produces a calming effect on the nervous system. First documented by Dr. Temple Grandin, DTP has been studied extensively in the context of autism spectrum disorder and sensory processing challenges.

Weighted garments apply this pressure continuously and evenly across the body. Unlike a weighted blanket, a jacket allows the wearer to remain mobile — critical for children in school or adults at work.

The Everyday Weighted Jacket was designed with these principles as the foundation. Weight placement targets shoulders, chest, and back — the zones most effective for DTP response — while ensuring full range of motion.

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