According to the Scleroderma and Raynaud’s website (www.SRUK.co.uk) an estimated 10 million people in the UK are affected by Raynaud’s. It’s a condition that can seriously impact lives and may even prevent motorcyclists from riding. It is a syndrome where the small blood vessels in the extremities, such as hands and feet, over respond to temperature changes – or even stress – so the prospect of getting cold hands and feet while riding is even more off-putting for those who suffer from it as attacks can be uncomfortable, and sometimes painful.

Planning ahead and keeping warm is recommended for those who have Raynaud’s. It affects the extremities of the body the most, therefore the heated clothing – especially heated gloves and socks – can help. For motorcyclists suffering from arthritis, poor circulation or Raynaud’s, there are a number of products in the Blaze Wear range that may help:

Active Glove Liners

The 5V battery-powered Active Glove Liners have been designed so that they can either fit underneath your winter gloves or be worn on their own. The gloves are touch-screen sensitive so you don’t have to remove them to use your phone or sat nav. Carefully designed and developed to optimise heat delivery, the technology is powered by extended life rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. Depending on the heat setting, users can get 1.5 to 5 hours of heat from one charge. The advanced flexible carbon fibres heating elements used can be bent and compressed without compromising their technical integrity and you can move your hands freely. Available in sizes M, L and XL, the Active Glove Liners are priced from £89.99.

Heated Motorcycle Glove Liners

Extremities are areas that are prone to feeling the chill. The 12V Heated Glove Liner can fit under your existing motorcycle gloves. Unlike heated grips, the Heated Glove Liner allows riders to feel heat on the back of their hand and around each fingertip – and they heat in just 10 seconds. The carbon fibre heating pads stretches from the back of the hand to each fingertip and provides comfort, without any hotspots. They are touch screen compatible, so you don’t have to remove them to use sat-nav or mobile devices. The Velcro strap on the wrist ensures a secure fit. The Blaze Wear Heated Motorcycle Glove Liners are available in sizes XS/S, M/L, XL/XXL.

Heated Motorcycle Over Socks

Developed to provide even heat distribution from the heel to toe, the Heated Motorcycle Over Socks are powered by your vehicle’s 12V battery – either by connecting the socks to the Blaze Wear Heated Trouser Liners or directly to your bike. Made from lightweight four-way stretch material with ultra-thin carbon fibre heating elements provide warmth, without any uncomfortable hot spots, they heat up in just ten seconds. The 12V Heated Over Socks are priced are available in size XS/S, M/L and XL/XXL.

Heated Boot Socks

For those wanting a battery-powered option, the Heated Boot Socks are made from a soft fleece fabric and are powered by a rechargeable 5V USB power bank. The battery will power the flexible thin alloy fibre heated elements for up to five hours – depending on which of the three temperature settings you decide to have it on. Available in four different colours – khaki, black, navy and red – in sizes S-XL.

All heated clothing from Blaze Wear has a choice of three temperature settings ensuring that riders can choose the right level of heat for the weather conditions – as well as their personal preference – meaning that the items are versatile all year round. Users simply use the built-in one touch LED waterproof heat controller to ‘Feel the heat!’ and toggle between the different temperature settings.

For more information on the full Blaze Wear line-up, please visit: www.blazewear.com