Special Supplies Sensory Compression Vest Deep Pressure Comfort (Green, Small)

Young adult on the autism spectrum. I have bought two of the Special Supplies Sensory Compression Vests in different sizes so I can compare both at the same time, and then very easily return whichever one doesn't fit the best. I ordered a size small and a size medium, and for me, the small is perfect! I'm kind've at the awkward size for vests, I'm in between a small and medium, but that size doesn't exist, and that's fine. My stats for comparison, I'm 5' 4", 120lbs, chest size of 31" under the armpits. Though I'm bigger than the measurements and recommended size, the small vest hugs me perfectly with room to grow. It stops right above my belly button, which is fine, but could be a tad longer in between the small and medium length. The armholes are sized just right so the back of the vest doesn't dig under my armpits. I love this vest. It's comfortable! It's not stiff like the weighted/compression combo vests, it's nice and flexible, the velcro is way more quiet and softer, and holds insanely well. Like other vests, it's made of this nice neoprene material I love to touch and feel, especially because it's perforated with a dimple pattern, which is a very nice texture to touch. I tried one other combo vest that had a mesh window front and back on the upper chest, and that created an awful sensory experience as my skin felt exposed and was more itchy, but also because the mesh was designed for "cooling", it replaced the dimple pattern on the neoprene, which was originally designed for cooling... I have tried a few weighted/compression combo vests over the years and after using them for so long, I've come to the conclusion that a combo compression vest with weight is an awful sensory experience as the weights are on the inside of the vest, and this is bad because in order to feel the compression effect, the vest has to be snug, squashing the weighted bean bags into your body, and that is the worst feeling ever. And let's be honest, you cannot fit enough extra weighted bean bags into a weighted compression vest so that it'll work effectively for an adult or bigger child. Also the velcro on the pouches inside those vests are sharp and are way worse than a shirt tag on the back of your neck, and with those you HAD to wear something under it unlike this compression vest, you can wear it directly and be comfortable! The velcro on the outside of those combo vests are so bad, they're too LOUD and very very prickly, I try to avoid adjusting those at all times and just slip the vest on and off. So yeah, those combo weighted compression vests? They're a terrible sensory experience. For me anyway... I recommend if you need a weighted vest AND compression vest, get both separately as weighted compression vests DON'T WORK. Put the compression vest on first, and then get a loose and heavy weighted vest and then you'll have the best of both worlds. I'm just going to use my old weighted/compression vest for weight only while wearing this compression vest. What are you waiting for, buy this vest today! Take it from me, someone with autism that is very picky when it comes to my sensory system. I will soon add pictures to help support this review.

I purchased this to DIY them into my kids Halloween “costume” (wild Kratts) but they still wear them occasionally because it does help calm them. The Velcro is very strong and you can adjust it at the shoulders and at the waist to get the level of compression your child needs.

I'm pleased with this vest. The biggest down-side for me personally is how fast my pre-schooler outgrew the XS. They are very tall for their age and must have gone through a growth spurt around the time I ordered it, so I probably should have gone with a size up. It is a few inches above the waist now, but that's my mistake for ordering too small. The vest itself is lightweight, very adjustable with velcro tabs on shoulders and sides for better control with precision & kennel of desired compression. It instructs to wash with velcro pieces all closed with their corresponding side. I hung mine upside-down to dry. I have a very sensitive nose, so I did a few more things (leaving it hanging outside for a day or 2, spraying fabric freshener / deodorizer in it, then washing again with some scent-enhancing beads, etc.) to try and get that manufacturing-material smell to be less abrasive on my super[annoying]nose, haha. It did help a lot with the chemical odor, & it also showed me right away how well-made the vest is, after all I put it through! Not faded, still looks brand new & just as bright as when it arrived! My child is hot-natured, and though they didn't mind the vest being put on & worn (no struggles, nor plugging ears with velcro adjustments, but every child is different, as we know!), their t-shirt underneath did show signs of perspiration after first use (after about 20min. wearing, & walking around inside the house, which thermostat is always set to 70 degrees F if possible!) but also to note- my child gets hot under a 5%-weight weighted blanket in no time at all. So, individual results may vary, hah! Overall I would say I'm quite satisfied with the vest, but I do wish I had ordered a size up, & I'm sure I voided any return / exchange possibilities after all the washing & "treating" the vest prior to first use, haha, so i kept it anyway. It is very soft fabric as well - which hasn't changed since it first arrived! Good quality item for its intended purpose. Just didnt seem to be very breathable, but I'm not sure any compression vest could be effective while also super breathable! Overall, I would definitely recommend it!

I am a 16-year-old girl with ADHD and suspected Autism or Sensory Processing Disorder. I bought this vest to help with overstimulation and focus. So far, so good! It is hard to put on independently; the velcro is very strong. the large size works for a 38" waist, a 45" bust, and 48" hips, (5'4", 200 pounds) It is comfortable to move in, very stretchy, and feels like a hug! My only complaints are the difficulty of putting it on and the chemical odor it has when you first open the package. But I am looking forward to trying it out at school, and when I fly for the first time! I will also be trying a vest from Fun and Function, so I may edit this review with a comparison.

I am an autistic adult and was needing something to help me stay regulated during the day with my kids. This works like magic! Very adjustable and comfortable to wear for long term use. I need deep pressure to help stay regulated. I wear mine backwards. This way the Velcro wraps from my back to the front. This way I can adjust the Velcro as tight as I need it. It's easier than trying to Velcro it by myself from front to back. The only downside is that the back of the vest is longer than the front, so when I wear it backwards, the bottom part sticks out from under my clothes. This is not a big deal to me since the only people who see it is my family at home. If I need to wear it out and about, I ask my partner to Velcro it tightly from front to back. This way it doesn't stick out from under my clothes.

Great for deep pressure but makes my child SO hot. Can only wear for a few minutes at a time. Wish the material was more breathable

Although I have a general disliking towards tight clothing, I figured I’d give it a try in order to fulfill some unmet sensory needs. When I received my first one, it was unfortunately too small (note: I’m 18, but very slim so I figured a small would work well). I contacted them and was quickly met with an understanding and professional response, and they were very much willing to send a new one that would fit. When I received the larger size, it fit very well except the underarms (which is completely understandable because it’s not necessarily made for those 18+ lol). Beyond that, I am VERY satisfied, as it helps provide good sensory input so I can sleep, focus on work, or stay calm. I love that it’s adjustable too! Some have stated that it smells like chemicals, but honestly a lot of clothing products do at first. I let it air out in the garage and then washed it with respect to what the label/tag recommend, and the “chemical smell” is easily gone. If those reviews are deterring you from buying this product, I’d disregard them because the “smell” can be easily fixed. In conclusion, I highly recommend this product to anyone and everyone with varying sensory needs or someone that just wishes to feel the soothing effect of deep pressure (just pay attention to the sizing). I will definitely be ordering from this seller again in the future! 🙂

Made my Adult Son feel hugged. Wore it for 15-20 minutes at a time after it helped regulate. Didn’t have to repeat for a while.

In the students word she says I like it and it helps me to stay in class. The compressions helps me to feel relaxed and calm.

Excelente le ayuda a mi hijo con su autorregulación, solo que haya más tallas extras plus nuestros hijos a veces suben tanto de peso que no es difícil encontrar tallas extras plus

Unfortunately it was too tight for my child to like. Returned.

Good fit but price is bit high

My son (2.5 years) has sensory processing issues, and one of these is needing additional vestibular stimulation. Lots of swinging, spinning, and banging. When he gets visibly overwhelmed by this need, we give him a "big squish" -deep pressure hug- which calms him down instantly. When we introduced this vest, we called it a "squish vest," and he was hooked! On the first day he happily wore it for hours, and was upset when we told him he couldn't sleep in it. We have had it for about a month now, and he regularly picks it up, brings it to me, and asks for "my squish on." He's a tall, lean boy, wearing 3T or 4T. The vest wraps all the way around him so the velcro straps on each side *just* meet in the middle. Enough pressure for him now, and plenty of room to grow! And the very sturdy construction seems like it will last a long time. And the velcro patches are the kind that are smooth, not scratchy loops, so that's a bonus. His smile when he wears it says it all. Best purchase ever!