Sizing
Heated clothing size guide: jackets and gilets in cm
Heated jacket and heated gilet size charts in centimetres, why Asian sizes come up small, and how to measure a jacket you own to pick the right size first time.
Guides
Buying advice, how-tos and answers to common questions.
Gilet or jacket
Heated gilet vs heated jacket: which one should you buy?
Heated gilet or heated jacket? Where the heat goes, layering, arms, bulk, battery time, washing and which suits dog walks, the touchline, work or the commute.
Heated gloves
Heated gloves for cycling, motorbikes and walking
Which heated gloves suit cycling, motorbike riding, dog walks or a cold touchline? Battery and 12V gloves, warmth against feel, and what to check first.
Battery life
How long does a heated jacket last? Battery life explained
How long a heated jacket or gilet runs on a power bank: mAh and watt-hours, heat settings, cold weather, flying with a power bank and ways to make it last.
Winter tips
How to stay warm outside in a UK winter
How to stay warm outdoors in a British winter: layering, wind and rain, hands, feet and head, food and drink, heated clothing and cold weather warning signs.
Care
How to wash a heated jacket, gilet, gloves and socks
Can you wash heated clothing? Step by step washing for heated jackets, gilets, gloves and socks, what the makers allow, drying and what never goes in water.