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Heated throws, hoodies and blankets to keep you warm
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Brrrr, winter is well and truly here. But as we all try and save money on our energy bills, finding ways to stay warm can be tricky. From hot water bottles on our laps to wearing thermals, we're trying them all.
One thing we LOVE the sound of is a heated throw. This is an update of the ever-popular electric blanket that you can use around the house. You can get heated hoodies too (keep reading for all the details).
What is a heated throw or blanket?
A heated throw is a smaller version of an electric blanket. It is designed to be worn on you, as you cuddle up with the kids or while you’re working from home. The cost to run them is fairly low, so it works out cheaper than turning your heating up.
The heat is directly targeted on your body, so you can keep nice and toasty even in a cool room. They work almost instantly too, so you don’t have to wait for the room to warm up – perfect when you get home after a cold day out.
Most models have a built-in temperature control, so you can turn it up or down, plus a timer, so that you don’t have it on for too long.
While an electric blanket usually sits beneath your sheet on the bed’s mattress, heated throws and blankets are designed to be placed on top of you, like a blanket.
Here's our round-up of the best heated throws, blankets and hoodies to keep you warm this winter.
Costway Electric Heated Throw
£53.95
This soft pink reversible electric over-blanket is made with sherpa fleece on one side and a velvety fabric the other. It has 10 different heat settings, plus a safety auto shut-off after 9 hours. It warms up quickly and the heat is well distributed across the whole blanket. Measuring 154x130cm, it is machine or hand washable with a 154cm power cord.
Cosi Home Heated Throw
£89.99
This grey heated throw is made from warm, fluffy double-sided micro-fleece and it is ideal for warming you wherever you are in the house. It costs as little as 4p per hour to run and has a timer that cuts off after 9 hours. It is 160x130cm, which is large enough to cover 2 adults on a sofa or to wrap around yourself. It is machine washable (remove the remote control and cable first.)
Mia & Coco Electric Heated Blanket Throw
£70
This is a nice grey blanket (don’t be fooled by the photo – that’s to show you it gets warm!) that measures 120x160cm. It has 10 different temperature settings plus 9 levels of automatic switch off timer. It’s made from flannel and sherpa fleece to make it soft and comfortable. It’s also machine washable to keep it looking good.
Dreamcatcher Luxurious Electric Throw
£79.99
This blanket comes in 4 colours – grey, black, gold and brown – so you can match or coordinate with your sofa. It’s made from 100% polyester with a soft surface and it is a large sized blanket at 160x120cm, so you can use it as an over-blanket on a double bed. It has 9 heat settings and costs 4p per hour to run. The auto shut-off can be set to 1 or 9 hours and the controls can be easily removed for you to machine wash it.
Serenity Beauty Electric Heated Throw Over/Under Blanket
£49.99
This large 130x160cm throw is made from brown fleece and has 5 heat settings. It can be used as an under-blanket or over you and it has timers you can set for between 1-8 hours. It has a function to prevent it from overheating and the remote control is detachable.
Sienna Wearable Heated Hoodie
£31.99
If you don’t want to be tied to one place sitting under a heated throw, this heated hoodie may be your best bet. Made from soft Sherpa fleece, this over-sized hoodie has 3 heat panels inside it – 1 behind the pocket to keep your stomach warm, 1 on your lower back and 1 across your shoulders. It has 3 heat settings and is powered with a USB battery pack (the battery is not included). It will fit most people and is machine washable.
Aurorran Heated Wearable Blanket Hoodie
£55.99
In black, pink and navy plus a couple of fun prints and made from lamb fleece and flannel, this oversized hoodie has a 32% larger heating area than similar models on the market. It heats in 2 panels across your back and 1 on your front and the heating elements are ultra-thin. It has 3 temperature controls and is powered via a USB cable. It runs for up to 9 hours on low, is a generous size and machine washable too.
Slumberdown Sleepy Nights Single Electric Blanket
£42.50
If you want a classic electric blanket, this is a single bed size with 3 heat settings. It measures 135x65cm and costs as little as 1p per night. It’s machine washable and has an automatic shut off to prevent overheating.
Silentnight Comfort Control Electric Blanket
£58.99
A king sized electric under blanket, this has 3 heat settings and heats up swiftly. Machine washable, it’s made from cosy fleece to keep you warm and it has an overheating prevention function. It costs from as little as 1p per night to use it and it has straps to fit it to your mattress.
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