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Heated Clothing for Winter Comfort

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Heated Clothing for Winter Comfort

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Friday, 07 September 2007

Author : Gerald Campbell Most people think of heated clothing as an accessory for outdoorsmen or motorcyclists. No more! Heated clothing is moving into the mainstream as new technology makes it accessible and useful for everyone. No doubt that heated clothing like gloves, boot liners, and vests will remain popular with anyone doing outdoor activities like camping, fishing, or hunting, but many people are learning about the practicality of wearing heated clothing in and around the home. Home owners can wear heated clothing to keep comfortable while saving on utility bills. Turn that heat down and stay warm with a battery powered vest or kidney belt. Office workers can also benefit from the latest wave of heated clothes. Many businesses are trying to save money by reducing their heating cost, and this can mean misery for their workers. Luckily, there is a broad range of clothing to increase your comfort level at work. A heated vest, for example, can be worn under a sweater or shirt. Most models have two functions – they provide insulation to keep body heat in while providing a heated surface that keeps the skin warm. Computer operators can also wear heated fingerless gloves. These allow you to type on the keyboard while keeping your hands toasty and warm. Most heated clothing is powered with rechargeable batteries, but some can use alternative energy sources. The gloves mentioned above, for example, can take their power from the USB port of the computer. Don’t forget to unplug when you’re finished your work! Lithium ion rechargeable batteries are a popular choice for heated clothing. They operate for about 3 to 4 hours on a single charge, and are cheap enough to have a spare on hand. That way you can re-charge one batter while using the other for non-stop winter comfort! So don’t suffer in the cold – take back the winter! Get yourself some heated clothing and start enjoying the winter weather. You can find out more about heated clothing on the Winter Comfort web site. The address is http://www.winter-comfort.com This article is supplied by WinterComfort.com. It may be freely reproduced as long as the resource box and hyperlinks remain intact.

 

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