With one point available for each of the bolded elements above, I score the Relaxwell heated throw 2/2 for product care. Value for money While your heated blanket warms your bed before you even step in, it can also help to maintain your body temperature throughout the whole night. This can help you remain in a deep and relaxed sleep, stopping you from being woken up during the night with chilly toes! This smart electric throw warms up in just 5 minutes (why not make a hot chocolate to enjoy while you’re waiting!) and offers six different temperature settings to keep you warm, but never too hot. The Intelliheat+ technology automatically monitors and adjusts the temperature of your blanket regularly, so it keeps you at just the right level of toasty-ness, saving you from having to constantly adjust the settings. And as this warming throw costs only pennies to run, you don't have to worry about the impact on your electricity bill. The heated wires within the throw are barely noticeable and they’re very thin and bendy so they don’t feel cumbersome. Heated throws are not recommended for use for children under 5 years but we reached out to The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) and they gave the following tips on how to use a heated throw safely:

A leopard you can stroke without coming to harm… wrap yourself up in this super-soft, snuggly Leopard Print Faux Fur Heated Throw on chilly nights and feel the heat of the jungle as you relax on your sofa. In terms of energy efficiency, the brand says it costs from 1p an hour to run, making it a cheaper alternative to turning the heating on.With one point available for each of the bolded elements above, I score the Relaxwell heated throw 10/10 for performance and features. Product feel & style

One of the stand-out factors of the Relaxwell throw is the cosy velvety, plush material. Even without the heat turned on this is a warming blanket. Unfortunately it's not made from sustainable material, it's 100% polyester, but we feel its energy-efficient properties and durability make it an item you can cherish for a long time. When testing and selecting the best heated throws we considered size, heat settings, timer function and value. The Relaxwell heated throw comes in a clear plastic storage bag and has an easy-to-read instruction manual. Even without guidance, it’s pretty straightforward to plug in and get going with it. It feels just like a normal plush throw, super snuggly, and the heat-up wires within are barely noticeable. All our electric blankets and mattress protectors are fitted with dual controls for 'no more arguments' sleeping when you're sharing a bed, and provide gently graduated heat for extra warmth around your feet.

Dreamland Relaxwell heated throw review

Once the temperature and timer control is unplugged, the Relaxwell heated throw can be popped in the washing machine and can also be tumble dried, a handy factor, especially for family homes and pet owners. It's available in one size only, but there is a range of colours to choose from and the brand has lots of other styles of heated throws too. Easy to clean, this furry throw is made from machine washable polyester and acrylic and can even go in your tumble dryer. Plus it comes with a storage bag to keep it clean and dust-free when it’s not in use.

Taking into account all of the criteria described above, I give the Dreamland Relaxwell heated throw an overall score of: 19/20 There are also some incredible economic benefits to owning an electric blanket. Costing just pennies to run, sandwiching yourself between your electric blanket and duvet is a low-cost way to keep you toasty warm throughout the night. Much better than relying on the central heating to warm the whole house, when settling down for the night, a cost-efficient electric blanket might be just what you need. Heated Electric Throws On chilly winter nights, what better way to keep cosy and warm than with an electric blanket or heated throw? Costing far less than you might think to make sure your bed is the perfect cosy temperature for a better night’s sleep, a heated blanket is just one option if you’re on the hunt for something that can help you get a great sleep. Create your own little cosy retreat at home and feel like you’re in a cabin in the woods in the snow, without the faff of getting there! Unbelievably silky soft and snuggly to the touch, this heated throw has a subtle white and grey fallow deer print, and is made from strokeable faux fur. Ready to wrap you up and keep you warm, the luxurious finish hides all its clever features inside. Aesthetically, it has a discreet, inoffensive style and the range of colours Dreamland offer means you can at least tie it in with your decor scheme. It’s a tad heavier than your average plush throw but if anything this makes it feel cosier and warmer.With one point available for each of the bolded elements above, I score the Relaxwell heated throw 3/4 for product feel and style. Product care With fours points available for overall value for money, I score the Relaxwell heated throw 4/4 for value for money. Final score

may seem steep for a blanket, but the Relaxwell heated throw is a game-changer for home-workers and anyone trying to keep the gas bills down this winter. Offering fast heat-up – in just five minutes – perfect temperature control, and 5 continuous heat settings to choose from on the simple-to-use controller, this animal print throw is also economical to run, so you won’t need to get hot under the collar when your electricity bill comes in. With three heat settings and a pre-heat switch so you can get straight into a warm bed, you don't have to worry about getting too hot either as they incorporate an overheating protection facility. Unlike electric blankets of old, these electric under blankets are elasticated, so are simple to fit over your bed – and even when the electric blanket is off you'll still be sleeping on soft, fleecy luxury. Shop premium brands like Dreamland for heated under blankets that slip over your mattress and under your sheets for your cosiest and warmest sleep yet. Why use an Electric Blanket?Costing as little as a penny for a 7-hour warming session of supreme comfort, this super-soft pussycat has an auto shut-off function which switches the heat off automatically after 1 or 9 hours.