In severe weather conditions, people who are constantly outdoors due to professional duties or leisure are forced to use special wardrobe elements. For such cases, heated clothing was created - a set of products equipped with a battery for warming the body. In order for the selected clothing to provide warmth and comfort in cold weather conditions, it is recommended to adhere to the selection rules.
Existing options
First, it is necessary to understand what modern heated clothing is. At first glance, such items are no different from regular sportswear, but the filling and fabric composition will be different. The outer shell of the products is often made of carbon fiber, which acts as a heat transfer material. Inside there is also a special battery unit, instructions for using the kit, and a charger. All existing heated clothing options are designed to provide the following functions:
- expand the temperature range when wearing winter, autumn and spring clothing;
- produce a therapeutic effect - prevent a person from freezing and becoming overcooled;
- Batteries can be embedded into any type of clothing.
Today, you can find a huge number of clothes with a heating function on sale, designed for winter fishing, hunting, camping, mountain travel, as well as for winter sports. Several options for the most common wardrobe items:
- winter jackets - a modern jacket for the winter season should not only be warm, but also stylish. Manufacturers have taken care of the appearance of such a jacket in advance, so the options are available in bright colors - red, orange, blue, yellow, khaki. The heating kit that comes in the set is able to warm the body and clothes from 6 to 30 hours, depending on the capacity of the batteries. The operating temperature for such a jacket is from -15 to -35 degrees;
- warm suits - these options are divided into 2 categories: suits for hunting and fishing, as well as suits for extremely low temperatures. Popular manufacturers sew suits in colors close to forest camouflage. The heating module of the suit allows you to warm up the internal temperature to 60 degrees, which is beneficial when you are outdoors in severe frosts. The suit consists of a thick jacket and warm pants with a removable back on the straps;
- warming clothing sets. The set includes a set consisting of warming insoles, gloves and socks. It also includes a warming module. Such sets are convenient to give for the holidays to people who constantly spend time in the cold;
- Thermal underwear with a heating function. The sets consist of a top jacket and tight-fitting underpants. There are options for men and women. They differ in cut and style. Heating is carried out using 5 levels: each module is located in a different part of the underwear, which allows you to receive heat from 3.5 to 30 hours in a row, depending on the battery charge. This underwear is suitable for professionals dealing with cold weather;
- warming vests - made of fleece, as it provides additional warmth. The vest is comfortable to wear under any outerwear, Infrared heating can be adjusted, making the heat level higher or lower. Some models are equipped with a remote control;
- insoles and socks with heating. Heating is distributed evenly over the entire foot, and the bag with the battery is fixed on the shin. Heating is carried out for 6 hours, which will prevent hypothermia of the feet. The insoles are not afraid of moisture, are resistant to wear even under conditions of increased use, and also tolerate temperature changes well. As you know, in the cold, fingers most often freeze, so the block in such insoles is located in the center. Socks on the foot can warm up to a temperature of 55 degrees;
- gloves with insulation - batteries are placed on the outside of the gloves in a special pocket. Manufacturers use black and red colors. The gloves are soft and pleasant to the body, provide warmth for 4-6 hours.
The more powerful the battery in the module, the longer the heat will be provided. On average, modules are designed for 500 recharge cycles; after the battery wears out, it is recommended to replace it with a new one.
Selection rules
People who know about the upcoming cold winter choose heated clothing in advance, taking into account all its nuances. In bad weather conditions and when it is necessary to constantly stay in the cold, this issue is one of the most pressing in the northern regions of the country. Several of the most important rules for choosing clothes with a heating function will help you choose the right set:
- power supply type - all heating modules are produced on the basis of batteries that can be recharged via the network, or on batteries that are not recharged. From a practical point of view, it is better to choose battery-powered options: upon arrival home, they are charged and ready for work again in the morning. The battery charges within 4 hours, can be recharged several hundred times;
- battery power — depending on the type of clothing, the capacity will vary. For example, for gloves, manufacturers use a battery with a capacity of 3.7 V, 2600 mAh, and for thermal underwear sets, the power increases to 4400 mAh. Jackets and suits are equipped with more powerful modules - 5200 mAh;
- operating time — the average time for heating gloves, socks and other small items is 4-6 hours. In suits, thermal underwear, jackets and overalls, this figure is higher, it ranges from 3 to 30 hours, depending on the charge and power of the battery;
- size - when purchasing heated clothing online, it is important to check the size chart to ensure the product fits perfectly. A tight fit of the clothing to the body will provide additional thermal insulation, despite the fact that the infrared heating module is working;
- appearance - as you know, sports and mountain clothing is produced in bright colors that go well with dark colors. Pink, black, and orange options are suitable for women. Men are offered khaki, dark blue, dark green, black, and yellow. Some manufacturers also make clothing in the form of forest camouflage, which is suitable for hunting and fishing;
- temperature conditions — according to the purpose of the sets, it is necessary to choose the suit that will provide heat of the required temperature. All sets and accessories warm the interior space to an average temperature of + 60 degrees. It is also necessary to pay attention to the temperature when the clothes are worn: usually it varies from -10 to -35 degrees.
When choosing clothing options for the harsh winter, do not forget about shoes. In high-quality models, not only the insole is equipped with a heating module, the heating element can also be located on the shaft area of boots and shoes. Spikes are built into the sole of such shoes to resist ice. If there is no ice, the owner of the shoes just needs to press the lever, which will hide the spikes and provide a soft, comfortable walk.
All heated clothing undergoes thorough testing using thermal imagers. The device allows you to receive data on the degree of body heating from the moment the module is turned on. Tests have shown that such clothing items will not allow you to overcool in severe frost and will protect the body from frostbite and subsequent colds.
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