Smart functionality –some heated blankets allow you to hook them up to a smart app or Alexa to control when they come on so that your bed is always warm when you’re ready for bedtime, although you’ll generally pay more for this feature. Our top tip is to pair an ‘ordinary’ electric blanket with a smart plug so you can get all the convenience of remote control at a lower cost! Fabric: Most electric blankets are either made of microfiber (a type of polyester) or acrylic. In our tests, we found that consumers preferred the softness of microfiber over acrylic but could often feel the wiring through the microfiber fabrics. Testers didn’t tend to feel the wires through the acrylic blankets.

All the blankets I tested had auto shut-off, whether that was over 8, 10 or 12 hours. Each product I tested also had an accredited third-party certification logo, either from UL Solutions (UL) or for Intertek (ETL), on their instructions or tag. Read on for why you should look for that logo and auto shut-off while shopping. Ease Of Cleaning The price you pay to run an electric blanket will depend on its wattage and your usage. A heated blanket can either be kept on all night on a low setting, used for a short amount of time before you get into bed or you fall asleep, or set to turn off at a specific time if it comes with an auto shut-off timer.As part of our test, we washed and tumbled dried each of the blankets five times after testing, and then conducted a full electricity safety test. All the blankets passed. Heated mattress protector: Similar to an under blanket, but designed like a fitted sheet for a more secure fit. Dimensions: 90 x 100 inches | Number of heat settings: 20 | Auto shut-off feature: 10 hours | Warranty: Limited 5-year warranty

If you buy your blanket from a reputable UK retailer, as we did for our tests, then it should be safe.METRE CORD: So you can relax wherever you feel the cosiest, we have fitted a 3 metre cord reducing the need to change plugs.

Whilst it might be one of the most expensive heated blankets in our round-up, if you're looking for a toasty and comfortable night's sleep this winter, then our tests found this to be the best electric blanket to invest in.HEAT SETTINGS: The heat settings on this electric throw blanket will help you personalise the right level of warmth for your body so you can snuggle up wherever you need to whether you are relaxing in bed with a book and a cuppa or lounging on a sofa, settees or a chair to keep you warm and cosy