In our testing, we found that this pocket warmed up our cold feet fast (and if you're too warm, you can easily pop your feet out! The blanket wraps around your shoulders like a shawl to keep you warm when cuddling on the couch or walking around the house.

This electric heated shawl wrap is lined with the sherpa and it combines the warmth of a heated blanket with the mobility of a cape.That’s why the controls are easily detachable, so you can throw your poncho straight in the washing machine at 30˚C to get it clean without any fuss.

Here at The Spruce we want to ensure we fully stand behind every product we recommend, and that when we say something is the best, we mean it. Simply plug in the USB into your laptop, computer or power bank and enjoy the toasty feeling of the heated blanket. What really stands out with this electric throw is the foot pocket, which offers a designated spot to tuck in your feet while working at a desk or cozying up on the couch. The blanket is machine-washable on a cold cycle but should be air-dried, and it's available in five colors and four sizes.During the at-home testing process, our testers evaluated how each blanket performed on a daily basis, utilizing different features and functionality like automatic shut-off, dual temperature controls, and memory settings to offer a deeper dive into the performance, durability, and overall capability of the products. Landis "Lanny" Floyd, a professional engineer, certified safety professional, and adjunct professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. However, I wanted something that covers my shoulders as that is where I feel the cold when I’m sitting on the sofa. This small blanket gives off ample heat with five different settings and an automatic shut-off feature for extra peace of mind.

Julia is the Associate Commerce Editor at The Spruce, covering all things toys, gifts, holidays, and seasonal content. NRTL-certified products are guaranteed to meet current safety standards and are proven to be safe with proper use. Are you looking for a smaller sized heated lap blanket that is practical for storage and use in your office? Our Heated Poncho is toasty warm, snuggly-soft and looks great too, so it’s just the thing if you want to keep warm all day in your home office and/or just don’t want another row about the central heating every evening (we’ve all been there…). During the testing process, we assessed how quickly these blankets heated to temperature, working with their controls to understand how intuitive or challenging to use they were, and even put the fabrics through some wear.The electric wrap uses the carbon fiber for warming of the blanket that proved to be great for circulation.

The heated lap blanket will stay in its original purchased state if you follow the instructions in the manual. Lots of folks use heated blankets during the winter months as a way to stay warm and keep their energy bill at a minimum. This helps you avoid counterfeits that may not have built-in safety features like those which have been certified and tested by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL)," he says.The big benefit of using this electric heated shawl is that is allows you to be cost, power, and energy efficient! This machine-washable, reversible blanket is incredibly soft and cuddly, with PrimaLush polyester on one side and Loftmink on the other. We also pride ourselves on transparency and will always let you know if we received a product for free. In our testing, we did find that coffee and other liquids may leave small stains when spot-cleaning, but you can also put this blanket in the washing machine for an easy refresh. I currently have the Dreamland Alaskan fur heated throw which is brilliant for keeping you warm from the chest down.