The Neo Electric Heated Throw Over Sherpa Blanket has been reduced from £74.98 to £26 at Debenhams. According to the product information, it costs approximately 3p an hour to run, and one shopper says it 'saves (them) a fortune by not having the heating on'.
Features and design
The blanket has 10 temperature settings and a soft reversible design. It features a 240GSM fuzzy flannel on one side and 220GSM sherpa material on the reverse, giving buyers two different textures to choose from.
The manufacturer says the blanket has a 20% thickness boost compared with regular electric throws. The detachable digital LCD controller displays both the real-time and set temperature.
Safety and care
The heated bedspread has an auto shut-off timer with settings from one to 10 hours. It also features fast heating and overheating protection. The controller can be detached for cleaning, and the blanket is machine washable and tumble dryer safe.
Measuring 160cm x 130cm, the bedspread is available in black, dark blue or off white, with grey currently out of stock.
Alternative options
Other deals include the Leona Luxury Quilted Velvet Bedspread in champagne for £29, down from £45, on Dusk. It is crafted in a 'soft velvet-feel fabric' and made from 100% polyester.
The Rome Velvet Greek Matelasse Bedspread in orange is £22, down from £55, from Dusk as well. Dusk also has the Esme 100% Cotton Printed Scallop Reversible Bedspread in pink for £49, down from £65, sized at 250cm x 260cm.
On Yimbly, an online marketplace owned by this site's parent company Reach Plc, there is The Lyndon Company Moorland Soft 100% Brushed Wool Throw for £39, down from £120. It comes in burnt orange, sized 130cm x 170cm, and is crafted from 100% brushed, yarn-dyed wool.
Shopper reviews
The Neo Electric Heated Throw Over Sherpa Blanket has been rated highly at Debenhams. One shopper said: "Excellent item, such good quality. Ideal for cold nights." Another added: "It's made winter so much more bearable. I love my electric throw. Really easy to use and, even after the timer finishes, it's still cosy and warm."
A third person said: "Lovely for keeping warm rather than putting (the) heating on and, once heated, it keeps a good temperature and is nice and snuggly." Another added: "Cosy throw, good quality electric throw. Cosy material. There's an adjustable thermostat and it times out or you can set off a timer. It keeps the heat. Great purchase!"
Another wrote: "Really useful whilst working from home. Saves me a fortune by not having the heating on. The cats love it, too." Another said: "I really like this blanket. It has proven very useful during a recent cold spell."
One person said: "A present for a 70-year-old woman. She absolutely loved it and raved about how good it was." Another said: "Heats up very quickly and the timer is useful, too. Great price, too!" This person wrote: "Very good purchase. Cheap enough to run for several hours, day or night. I would recommend it."
Some people did disagree, however. One said: "Bought for my 91-year-old sister, she said it was very comforting, but the wires are quite stiff through the blanket." Another added: "I was looking for a heated throw and this was a great price. It heats up quickly and can actually get too warm, but given that the coldest weather has not yet started, that is probably a good thing. I would prefer (it) if the timer showed a countdown, but I'm otherwise very pleased with it and will use it loads."
