Ideal for sitting on the sofa with, it drapes comfortably across the body and feels velvety-soft to touch. The controls are easy to use, with six heat settings – including a fast-heat setting – and three options for the auto shut off duration.

Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ. And costing pennies to run, it’s an economical alternative to using the central heating just to warm the bed up. We found it was a great size to snuggle under, providing ample coverage, while its thick, velvety finish was soft against skin. Heating up in just seven minutes, there was minimal temperature fluctuation for the full three hours, and heat distribution was best on the lowest setting. Coming in all kinds of shapes and sizes, from single size all the way up to king size, we’ve got a heated mattress protector to suit every bed.

The slumberdown elegantly warm luxury heated throw has a luxuriously super soft faux mink fleece, to help take the chill away and keep you feeling cosy and warm whenever you need it. Many are designed with ergonomic handles, while remaining light-weight so you can take it with you and use it on the move should you desire and measure your temperature wherever it suits you. On one side, it’s a deep-pile sherpa fabric that creates a bed that just needs to be snuggled into – even when the blanket itself is switched off. Heat-up time We attach temperature sensors to six different locations on each electric blanket or heated throw and record how quickly each blanket heats up over a 20-minute period. With temperature controls to customise the heat level, auto shut-off so you don’t have to remember to turn it off and an elasticated skirt to fit to your mattress and hold firmly in place, it’s a no-brainer really.

Our selection includes heated throws, mattress covers, over blankets, mattress toppers and cushions, allowing you to find the ideal style to ensure a snug experience. Any blankets where the wires were too bulky or the fabric too itchy were discounted from this round-up. If you’ve already done that, your item hasn’t arrived, or it’s not as described, you can report that to Etsy by opening a case.

Turning off the personalised advertising setting won’t stop you from seeing Etsy ads, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. You can see exactly what you’ve set by looking at the LED display and it’ll tell you whether the number you’re looking at corresponds to the heat or the timer. You can stay warm and snug even when you nip from the sofa to the kitchen for another mug of hot chocolate. Given the current economic climate, it’s understandable that you may be looking for more cost-effective ways to stay warm and save on your heating bill. The High-quality blanket is pro soft, one side is warm 260 GSM, and the other is soft flannel 220 GSM.

Contact-free options are available, limiting the discomfort of inserting the thermometer into the ear. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. In contrast, over blankets are meant for curling up under; they’re a more versatile choice as you can use them on the sofa or even at your desk if you work from home. It's designed to keep you warm in bed, but it does time out after two hours, making it best suited to an initial injection of heat before you fall asleep.While, costing just 1p to heat the bed, Aldi's selection of electric blankets can also help save money on energy bills. We also tested an electric blanket with sleeves and a foot pouch, allowing you to essentially wear it and retain more heat.

We found that this throw kept us very warm indeed, thanks to a combination of the heating elements and the faux fur. This could be down to its Intelliheat technology, which monitors your body temperature and the temperature of the room to continuously keep you and your bed at the same cosy level – impressive, right! It’s a speedy heater too, warming up in just 10 minutes (although this was longer than the advertised five minutes) and it distributed heat impeccably, even on the warmest of its nine settings. Often, you’ll also have the option of setting how long the electric blanket will stay on before it shuts off.Designed for mobility, the blanket is made to be worn around your neck so that you can read or work while wearing it. When using it overnight, we were quite glad it switched itself off, so we didn’t wake up a hot, sweaty mess. If you want to keep warm in bed without shelling out for an electric blanket, a cheaper option is a hot water bottle. It has the softness and inviting feeling of fur, but it is made from durable, machine-washable 100% polyester.