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Heated Apparel FAQ<\/h2>\n

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What is heated clothing?<\/h3>\n

It is an apparel that is heated by a rechargeable battery. You can adjust the heat because most batteries have 3 or 4 settings. How long the battery lasts depends on the setting you select (the higher the setting, the shorter the battery lasts) and how many heating elements your clothing has.<\/p>\n

How does heated clothing work?<\/h3>\n

Small built-in wires go from the battery to the heating elements. These elements heat up and warm your body. The wires are typically made of carbon fiber, which is the reason why they are very lightweight and unnoticeable. Most heated clothing have three heating elements. For example, a jacket, a vest or a hoodie has two panels in the chest and one in the back.<\/p>\n

Is heated clothing safe?<\/h3>\n

A. Absolutely. There are no risks for electrical shock because your skin does not touch wires. There is no risk even if you touch the wires – it is only a 7.4 volt battery (you can even lick it). In addition, batteries have safety features to automatically shut them off (this also means that there is no risk of fire). On the other hand, hot spots and inconsistent heating can happen if you buy low quality apparel.<\/p>\n

Where can I buy heated clothing?<\/h3>\n

A. You can buy them online. Two best places are TheWarmingStore<\/a> and CozyWinters<\/a>. TheWarmingStore has the best selection of heated jackets, gloves, socks, insoles, blankets and all other warming apparel made by top-selling brands. Their headquarters is located in Philadelphia and they offer easy, fast shipping. It is a family-owned business and they are always searching for new merchandise to meet their customer’s needs.<\/p>\n

What is the best heated clothing?<\/h3>\n

Top brands include ActionHeat, Gerbing, Venture Heat, Hestra, Mobile Warming, Volt, Lenz, DeWalt, Milwaukee. You can see all brands here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Who makes the best heated motorcycle clothing?<\/h3>\n

There are a few great companies. The leader is Gerbing. For almost four decades, motorcycle riders have come to trust Gerbing heated clothing to help keep them warm, comfortable and safe while they ride even on the coldest highways. They offer a complete line of products to help keep you warm while you ride. Their heated jackets and jacket liners provide heat in the chest, back, sleeves and even the collar. Their heated gloves heat the entire length of the finger, including the thumb, as well as the back of the hand.<\/p>\n

Who is heated gear best for?<\/h3>\n

People buy them for all kinds of outdoor activities and needs. Most common are:<\/p>\n

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  • hunting<\/li>\n
  • fishing<\/li>\n
  • hiking<\/li>\n
  • camping<\/li>\n
  • motorcycle riding<\/li>\n
  • cycling<\/li>\n
  • skiing<\/li>\n
  • snowmobiling<\/li>\n
  • walking<\/li>\n
  • watching outdoor games<\/li>\n
  • golf<\/li>\n
  • construction<\/li>\n
  • work<\/li>\n
  • shoveling snow<\/li>\n
  • elderly<\/li>\n
  • people with arthritis<\/li>\n
  • bikers<\/li>\n
  • some people even use them to save on utility bills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    How to make heated clothing?<\/h3>\n

    In order to make your own heated clothing you will need some components. You will need: a jacket or a vest or some other piece of apparel; heating pads that are meant to go inside of a jacket, vest or sweater; electrical connectors; PMW controller with an on\/off button and an adjustment knob; some wiring, such as 16 gauge wire; a power source, such as a 12 volt tool battery from Milwaukee.<\/p>\n