Hugsio was born from a simple belief: everyone deserves a moment of calm — and sometimes, the best way to find it is through the gentle weight of something soft.
A hug that stays with you.
Deep pressure therapy has been used by occupational therapists for decades to calm the nervous system, reduce anxiety and improve sleep. We wrapped that science in something you actually want to hold — and call your own.
The Hugsio impact
Science-backed comfort — proven and accessible for everyone
87K+
Happy Huggers
92%
Feel Calmer
10%
Donated to Charity
Our Story
Starting from a hug.
It started with a simple question: why does holding something soft and weighted instantly make you feel safer? We went down the rabbit hole of Deep Pressure Therapy — and never came back.
We sourced, tested, rejected, and sourced again. We wanted something that wasn't just cute — something that worked. A companion that could sit on your lap during a stressful day, wrap around your shoulders at bedtime, and actually shift your nervous system.
The first Hugsio orders shipped with a lot of hope. The reviews that came back told us we were onto something real. Today, over 1,300 customers later, the mission is the same: make the most comforting hug you've ever received — and put it in your hands.
The Science
Not a toy. A therapeutic hug.
Every Hugsio is built on Deep Pressure Therapy (DPT) — the same technique used by occupational therapists for anxiety, sensory processing, and sleep. When steady, gentle pressure is applied across the body, something real happens:
Cortisol (stress hormone) drops measurably
Serotonin & dopamine rise by 28–31%
Your nervous system shifts from alert to calm
Heart rate slows. Breathing deepens.
Our weighted arms — approximately 1kg (2.2 lbs) — are calibrated to feel like a real embrace. Not a blanket that slips. A hug that holds.
Our Values
Our promises to you.
Efficacy first— We don't make cute. We make therapeutic. Every Hugsio is designed around a specific outcome: less cortisol, more calm. If it doesn't work, we don't ship it.
Full transparency— We tell you how it works, what's inside, and what the science says. No vague wellness claims. No fluff.
Accessible comfort— Deep Pressure Therapy shouldn't cost a fortune. Our companions are priced to be a genuine option, not a luxury splurge.
Give back —10% of every order goes to charity. A hug for you, a hand for others. That's not marketing — it's in our checkout.
Risk-free —30-day trial. If you don't feel the difference, send it back. We stand behind the hug.
We're growing — across the UK, Canada, and the US. But growth isn't the goal. The goal is to make sure that anyone who's struggling with stress, anxiety, or sleepless nights has a real, affordable option that actually helps.
And we're not stopping at plush. Two new products are on the way — and they're built on the same Deep Pressure science:
Hugsio™ Weighted Cotton Blanket— full-body pressure, all night long. For the nights when you need more than a hug.
Hugsio™ Weighted Sleep Eye Mask— gentle pressure on your eyes and temples to quiet your mind and ease you into deep sleep faster.
This is still the beginning — and we want you to be part of it.
