When the temperature drops, there are few things more inviting than climbing into a properly warm bed or curling up on the sofa under something deliciously cosy. And while cranking up the central heating will certainly do the job, the best electric blanket or heated throw lets you warm yourself rather than the whole house – often for just a few pence an hour.
These days, there’s so much more choice than you might expect. Traditional electric underblankets are brilliant for taking the chill off a cold mattress, while heated throws can take you from desk to sofa to bed. I even tested a heated duvet that creates a cocoon of warmth from above, plus a wire-free graphene blanket designed for adjustable beds. My advice after testing over two dozen electric blankets and throws? Look out for useful extras such as timers, auto shut-off, dual controls for couples and plenty of heat settings.
