I found level five to be warm enough, but the heat was concentrated in the middle and didn’t really spread across the entire blanket. You can adjust the thermostat and timer settings with just a few pushes of your controller buttons. It’s an incredibly user-friendly digital unit that’s simple to use, even if you’re not comfortable with technology. Overheat Protection System

Additionally, some throws have more even heat distribution than others, across more of the blanket; with some, the warmth is concentrated in the centre. None of the throws tested heated up across all of the wires, which surprised me at first, but they were all like that so I have come to the conclusion that’s just the way they work. This is a warm, snuggly blanket without being switched on and the fleece is very soft, adding heat into the mix just makes it even more toasty. It is also larger than some of the others reviewed, which is an added bonus. You get optimised control with this, as the user-friendly controller allows you to not only select from 9 different heat settings to achieve the perfect temperature to suit your needs. You can also set the timer to automatically turn the blanket off between 1 and 9 hours, making it ideal to keep you warm as you drift off to sleep without having to wake up to turn the blanket off again. Low Energy Usage This blanket would be ideal for an older person, such as my 86-year-old dad, as it’s not heavy to lift or when it’s lying on your legs, you don’t need a degree in engineering to operate it and it has a large, clean LCD display. Heat without the faff. To wash your throw, all you need to do is detach the controller and put the blanket on a short cold (or 30°C) cycle. After this, line-dry to get that clean sheet feeling. 15 Colours to Choose FromI can see myself using this throw all winter, I love the larger size and the softness of the fabric, it’s perfect for hibernating under.

Our Glamhaus heated throws have advanced overheat protection and overcurrent protection built in, preventing the blanket from experiencing power surges and automatically shutting itself off should the blanket overheat for any reason, so you can use your blanket with complete peace of mind. All blankets are also fully certified to UKCA and CE directives. Machine WashableAn extra-large throw in silky soft velour that feels super luxurious and the size makes it perfect for two to snuggle under either on the sofa or in the bedroom. You may find heated throws in department or chain stores on the high street, but your best bet is to search online. The gorgeous baby blue colour makes a change from the usual grey and this would make a lovely feature for a living room or bedroom with matching or contrasting cushions. The grey fleece is cosy, though you can feel the wires through it, however, I didn’t find that a problem and is to be expected, given it’s a lighter throw.

This cosy throw is velour on one side and sherpa fleece on the other so it’s warm even before you switch on the heat. Durability After testing, each electric blanket and heated throw is washed and dried five times to simulate wear and tear. We then conduct a full electrical safety test on each one. None showed significant wear and tear, and all passed the test.This luxurious heated throw is the perfect antidote to a busy, stressful day. Made from sumptuously soft fabric, it’s just the thing to help you relax and unwind on an evening. With one side of plush flannel fleece, and one side of silky-soft velvet fabric, it adds a touch of luxury to any evening. Whether you want to keep warm in bed or snuggle up on the sofa, this throw will always be there for you. The handset has a very clear display – nothing but the heat level – and there are only two buttons: an on/off switch and a button to scroll through the heat settings from 1 (the lowest) to 9 (the highest). I found level five perfectly warm enough. LUXURY HEATED THROW: The Glamhaus Luxury Heated Reversible Fleece Throw is the perfect way to keep cosy in those chilly evenings. Use it on your bed as an over blanket or snuggle up on the sofa and wrap yourself with the luxury fleece on one side or choose the velvety soft fabric on the other

All in all, this is great, really warm and snug; however, the cable connection is at the top of the throw, on the left side, which creates a drag on your shoulder so is rather heavy. I wonder why it wasn’t positioned at the bottom of the throw so you don’t have to carry the weight. It may be to do with better heat distribution, but it is a bit of a pain. The fully detachable controller also allows you to machine wash your blanket, we recommend washing at 30 degrees. If you wish to return your item to Robert Dyas, you can do so by the following method: 1. Request a Collection via Robert Dyas Customer Services This is one of the more lightweight throws I tested, but that doesn’t make it any less toasty than the others.The instructions say to pre-heat the throw for 30-60 minutes on its highest temperature – 9. That seems rather a long time to have it switched on before using so I set it to preheat, but had it draped over my legs at the same time to benefit from the warmth. This throw is so snuggly – it is short faux fur on one side and soft velour on the other – and it’s also slightly larger than the other throws I tested, which does make a difference.