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How the zips work
Each leg has one zip from the waistband to the ankle. Open both, and the trousers lie flat like a blanket.
Open each zip from the waistband down. The front lifts away like a flap.
Slide it under you in the chair, on the bed or on the sofa. Nothing goes over the feet.
Bring the front across and zip each side. They look like normal trousers.
Helping someone dress? No standing them up, no feeding feet through leg holes, no tugging a waistband over hips. Slide the back half under, fold the front over, zip both sides. And they come off the same way.
Sat still, legs can't make their own heat. Cuddlr stops wind and rain at the surface, so the warmth you have stays with you.
Keeps the weather out
Rain beads off, wind blocked at the surface.
A sealed barrier against wind and driven rain.
Holds your heat in
Traps a layer of still, warm air.
Soft warmth held against your skin, no bulk.
Four layers, two jobs.
Weather out. Heat in.
Why we made it
Cuddlr started with a simple problem: Mike was tired of being cold whilst winter fishing, and nothing on the market kept the cold out. So we made something that did.
Then wheelchair and mobility scooter users started wearing the Shield, sharing it in Facebook groups and writing to us. One customer told us: "There is a much needed niche for outdoor clothing for wheelchair users."
You also told us what still got in the way. Pulling trousers over feet. Pockets you end up sitting on. A back that slips down in the chair. Sizes that stopped too soon. Legs that rode up. So we rebuilt the Shield around those notes.
Designed in the UK, by a UK team. And we still read every message.
— Mike, Founder of Cuddlr
Real reviews
5-star Trustpilot reviews of the original Cuddlr Shield from wheelchair and scooter users and the families who buy for them. The Adaptive Shield is the same four-layer trouser, rebuilt for sitting.
"As somebody who suffers with chronic pain and uses a wheelchair, I really recommend the Cuddlr Trousers! I ordered the largest size, and was anxious they might not fit but they're perfect."
Trustpilot reviewer · UK · Wheelchair user
"As an ambulatory wheelchair and mobility scooter user I have been looking for something for a while, other than a blanket, to keep my legs warm. Finally came across these pants and love them."
TB · UK · Wheelchair & scooter
"I am disabled and use a mobility scooter which has been so difficult in the cold wet weather. With these trousers I am warm and dry no matter what the weather."
Helen · UK · Mobility scooter
"I have tried several electrically heated trousers, leggings, even heated motorbike trousers on my mobility scooter but these CUDDLR trousers are exceptionally warm and great."
CFB · UK · Mobility scooter
"I bought a pair each for my mum who is 87… My mum says they are the best thing since sliced bread!"
Wendy · UK · Bought for mum
"My husband suffers from osteoarthritis in his knees which gets worse as the weather gets colder. Cuddlr trousers have been a game changer for him."
Lorraine · UK · Bought for husband
How the Adaptive Shield compares with a blanket over the knees or everyday trousers
| Adaptive Shield | Blanket or everyday trousers | |
|---|---|---|
| Zips waistband to ankle, both legs | Pulled on over feet and up past hips | |
| Nothing to sit on: no pockets or pocket zips | Back pockets, rivets and zips under you | |
| Weatherproof shell blocks wind and rain | Blankets slip, blow off or soak through | |
| Higher back rise, more room in the seat | Cut for standing, slips down at the back | |
| Four leg lengths, L to 5XL | One length that rides up when you sit | |
| Looks like normal trousers | Capes and wraps that look like medical kit |
Our promise
Give them a proper cold week. If they don't work for you, or for the person you care for, send them back within 30 days for a full refund.— Mike, Founder
Before you buy
Each leg has one zip running from the waistband to the ankle. Unzip both and the front lifts away like a flap, so the trousers can go on while you're sitting or lying down. Fold the front back over and zip each side.
Many people can: open them out, sit on the back half, fold the front over and zip up. If small zip tabs are hard to grip, a zip puller or key-ring loop on each tab can help.
That's what they're built for. No standing someone up and no feeding feet through leg holes. Slide the back half under them, fold the front over and zip both sides. They come off the same way, which helps with toileting too.
Yes. Lay the open trousers on the bed, help the person roll onto the back half, then fold the front over and zip up.
Your usual waist size. There's already extra room in the seat, front and back rise for sitting, so you don't need to size up for that. Size up one only if you want a roomier fit. Not sure? Take the fit quiz near the top of the page.
If you sit for most of the day, we suggest going one leg length longer than usual. Trousers ride up when you sit, and the extra length keeps ankles covered and warm.
L, XL, XXL, XXXL, 4XL and 5XL, each in Petite 27", Short 30", Regular 32" and Tall 34" leg. 4XL and 5XL are on pre-order. For smaller sizes, our original Cuddlr Shield starts at XXS.
When you sit all day, pockets and the zips around them end up underneath you. We took every one out so the seat and back are smooth, with nothing pressing in.
Same four-layer warmth. Then we added full-length zips down both legs, took out all the pockets, gave it a higher back rise and more room in the seat, and added 4XL and 5XL. It comes in black, straight leg.
Yes, that's the point. Four layers: a weatherproof shell and windblock membrane stop wind and rain at the surface, and cotton wadding plus a thick Sherpa fleece lining hold your heat in.
We say weatherproof, not waterproof. Rain beads off the outer shell in normal wear and the wind is blocked, but the seams aren't taped, so very heavy, long rain can get through.
They're made for the cold. In a warm building some people find them too warm, and the side zips mean they come off quickly without standing up.
Do the zips up, then machine wash at 30°C on a gentle cycle. Air dry or dry on a radiator. Do not tumble dry, and avoid fabric softener.
Yes. A 30°C wash won't strip the weatherproofing. After many washes it can start to fade, and you can reproof at home with a product such as Nikwax.
The Adaptive Shield ships from our international warehouse to the UK, US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, usually within 5–8 business days. 4XL and 5XL are on pre-order and ship as soon as the batch lands.
No. There are no duties or import tariffs to pay in any of the countries we ship to. The price you see is the price you pay.
You have 30 days. Return to our UK or US returns depot, whichever is closer. Return postage is paid by the customer, and items need to be unworn and clean. Start a return with our returns form, or read the full delivery & returns policy.
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