Dreamland Home Deluxe Velvet Herringbone Quilted Heated Throw Blanket (Intelliheat+ 5 Minute Technology, 120 x 160 cm, 6 Temperature Settings, Machine Washable, 1/3/9-hour auto timer) Grey

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If you want to keep warm in bed without shelling out for an electric blanket, a cheaper option is a hot water bottle. Finally, we take into account the durability of each blanket by washing and drying it five times after testing.

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. Read next: For more stylish picks, don't miss our guide to the best winter coats for women Does it wash well?A way to get a good estimate is the Sust-It Energy calculator; just pop in the wattage, how long you'll use it for and it'll give you an estimate of the running cost - just note this can vary. Safe to use in the washing machine and tumble dryer on a low heat (with the cord removed) to keep it super-soft and fresh, this cosy blanket can also be stowed in its handy storage bag when it’s not in use, although we think it’ll look fabulous draped over the back of the sofa too. On unboxing the blanket, our tester was impressed, particularly with the size and the softness of the material.

If you're splashing out on an electric blanket or heated throw, you want to know it's going to do the job well, keeping you warm and cosy when you'd rather not crank up the thermostat. She also commented that it worked well at warming her hands up so her typing ability wasn't affected by the cold - for more on keeping your mitts warm, we also have a guide to the best hand warmers to pair with your blanket on extra chilly days.

She also loved how stylish the blanket looked initially too, noting how easily it fitted in with her other decor. For over 50 years, we’ve worked on innovative warming technology that keeps you feeling good, no matter the weather outside your window.

This clever electric blanket warms up in just 5 minutes (why not make yourself a hot chocolate to enjoy while you’re waiting! The heat feels like it’s distributed well across the blanket so anything under the blanket is heated well. Energy use We attach each electric blanket and heated throw to an energy monitor and record how much money it costs to run on its highest setting. Our range of heated bedding, throws and heat pads use state of the art Intelliheat technology to create the optimum temperature for your body, ensuring you stay warm when you need it. For electric blankets, we also assess how easy each one is to attach to a mattress and how comfortable each one is to lie on under a fitted sheet.Responsiveness Once the electric blanket or heated throw has reached its maximum temperature, we adjust the temperature setting and recorded how responsive each blanket is. It can be washed and tumble dried once the controls are detached, but make sure you read the care instructions before your first wash.