We like that it comes in a range of sizes, making it suitable for everyone’s needs, and that there are five ribbed fleece colors to choose from. Wearable blankets come in a plethora of different designs and materials, so it’s completely understandable if you’re overwhelmed about starting to browse for one. Though we found it slow to heat in our tests and not quite as powerful as some of our other picks, the heat distribution was fairly even and the blanket itself felt soft and plush. Testing was done with a couple who are famously hard to please, and like different temperatures to sleep.

We found it pretty lightweight, and having it around our shoulders meant our hands were free to type away. Fleecy on one side, and soft and smooth on the other, this Lakeland heated throw feels as cosy as can be. Electric blankets also help your body maintain a constant temperature during the night, which means you're not as likely to wake up too hot or too cold, so ensuring a good night's sleep.With quilted stitching, the Dreamland mattress protector feels more akin to a mattress topper as it’s also thick and supportive. If you’re someone who likes their bedding to be as soft as possible, we’re certain you’ll love how this wearable blanket feels. If it's to go on top of your mattress, however, then look and feel don't matter so much as it's the functionality you're after. We felt toasty under this blanket and liked that there were so many heat options so we could be like Goldilocks and find the temperature that was just right. Stiffness after exercise is often helped by heat, so your aching muscles will be soothed while you sleep.

First and foremost, you must, must, must follow all care and use instructions that are included in your electric blanket's manual so everyone stays safe. With 10 heat settings and 10 timing options, plus easy-to-use controls, the Slumberdown elegantly warm luxury heated throw was a no-brainer to win best overall for this roundup. During testing, we didn’t notice any cold patches and our co-tester appreciated that they didn’t need to have their side switched on as the dual controls allow each side of the blanket to be adjusted independently. With a fleece touch material and dual temperature settings, our heated lap blanket will keep you warm and cosy wherever there is a wall or car socket.Unlike Shavel Home Products’ Electric Heated Blanket and a few other options on our list, there’s no programmable timer, so you can’t heat up your blanket in advance before you get home. Why we love it: Sure, you can fit a hot water bottle in the kangaroo pockets of most of the wearable blankets above, but what if your blanket hoodie came ready heated?

The six settings include a pre-heat function, and you can programme the blanket to switch itself off after a pre-determined time. Emma Seymour (she/her) is a senior product analyst at the Good Housekeeping Institute's Textiles, Paper and Apparel Lab, where she has led testing for luggage, pillows, towels, tampons and more since 2018. If you’re worried about being comfortable without making your partner too warm, using a hot water bottle or electric blanket could be a good idea.We act as a credit broker not a lender, offering credit products provided exclusively by Klarna Bank AB UK branch (BR020956), a branch of Klarna AB (556737-0431) which is authorised and regulated by the Swedish Financial Services Authority. From being extremely budget-friendly to its plush design, it’s one of the best options that we’ve come across, making it our top overall recommendation.