We think the one hour setting is ideal if you want to pop it on when you're sleepy, but are worried about it being left on if you do nod off. Dreamland have been keeping us warm and cosy for over 50 years, developing a range of luxurious heated underblankets, mattress protectors and throws with built-in Intelliheat+ technology. Use around the home, living room, bedroom and great for outdoor living to wrap around you to take the chill away. The heat feels like it’s distributed well across the blanket so anything under the blanket is heated well. Safe to use in the washing machine and tumble dryer (with the cord removed) so it stays super-soft and fresh, this cosy blanket can also be stowed in its handy storage bag to stop it getting dusty.

With super-soft to the touch material that just makes you want to snuggle up underneath it, this Dreamland Emerald Heated Throw is styled in a luxurious, deep emerald colour with a stitched herringbone pattern to add a sophisticated finish.Dreamland’s Hurry Home Deluxe Mustard Velvet Herringbone Quilted Throw is super-soft and perfect to snuggle under, you will be warm and cosy in minutes thanks to the fast heat Intelliheat technology. Our tester found the settings easy and intuitive to use too, but noted that you need to remember to choose your setting before the blanket heats up, something that's quite easy to forget. She found it was straightforward to get started too: "This was my first heated blanket, so I wasn’t 100% sure how to set it up. The blanket is 150 watts, which should be fairly cheap to run, especially when compared to popping the radiators on throughout the house.

While testing, we found big differences in how quickly and evenly electric blankets and heated throws heat up, how much energy they use and how quickly they change temperature when you make an adjustment. Finally, we take into account the durability of each blanket by washing and drying it five times after testing. This is where the best electric blanket and heated throw can help, offering an affordable and energy-efficient solution for keeping warm and cosy in colder temperatures.Teamed with a warm pair of the best women's slippers, they're ideal for keeping snug on winter nights, or even on chilly spring days. Any risk posed by electric blankets tends to come from disreputable online sellers, or old blankets that have become worn and unsafe. 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. Luckily, the Dreamland is worth its salt according to our tester: "I’m very pleased with its warmth. Whether you’re working from home or just enjoying a lazy night, our range will keep your entire body feeling and looking cosy.