Collection: Heated Apparel Gifts

What people actually buy for someone else

Across 1,706 customer reviews describing a gift purchase, at an average rating of 4.96, the pattern is consistent and it is not what most people expect.

Hoodies and sweatshirts lead, not the heaviest coats. They get worn indoors, at the desk, in the car and on the sofa, which means the recipient uses them daily rather than only in deep winter. The zip hoodie is our single most-gifted piece.

Glove liners are the most common second gift. They are thin enough to wear under existing gloves, so nobody has to replace gear they already like.

Socks and hats are the pieces people add to make a gift feel complete without doubling the spend.

Who our customers buy for

Husbands and wives account for the largest share by a wide margin. Sons and daughters come next, then parents. A meaningful number of people buy a second one for themselves after seeing the first get used.

Roughly one in four gift reviews mentions Christmas specifically, so the December window is the one that matters, and ordering early matters more with heated apparel than with most gifts because sizing may need exchanging.

The sizing problem, and how to get around it

This is the honest difficulty with gifting heated apparel, and we would rather raise it than let you discover it.

Sizing is the most common complaint in our lower-rated reviews. Several of our pieces run small and several run large, and the guidance differs per product, so read the note on the individual product page rather than assuming your usual size translates.

Three ways to avoid the problem entirely:

• Choose something that does not need a precise fit. Socks, hats, glove liners and blankets suit almost anyone. They are the safest gifts in this collection.
• Buy for how they will wear it. Someone layering a heated hoodie under a work coat wants room. Someone wearing it alone does not.
• Order early enough to exchange. An exchange before Christmas is straightforward. An exchange on 23 December is not.

What the recipient needs to know

Every piece here includes its rechargeable battery and charger, so there is nothing else to buy for it to work. Heat settings are controlled with one button. The batteries are removable, which is what makes the garments washable.

If you are unsure which piece suits the person you are buying for, our FAQ covers fit, battery and care questions, or browse all heated apparel.