What is the difference between the jackets, the vests and the poncho?
The jacket is a full garment with sleeves, with insulation and rain-resistant nylon, and a 5200 mAh battery for eight hours of heating, so it suits longer time out in the frost. The vest has no sleeves, so you wear it under a jacket or coat without extra bulk at the shoulders. You pull the poncho on over your head in one move, with nothing to fasten, the quickest way to warm the torso at home and on the terrace.
How are the individual models powered?
The jackets have their own 5200 mAh battery for 8 hours on the lowest level. The fleece vest comes with a 4000 mAh battery, also for 8 hours. The universal vest, the fitted vest, the quilted vest with a high collar and the poncho run on your own 5 V/2 A USB power bank, so you use the cell you already have. The vests for the water have their own 11.1 V batteries in the set.
Are there vests for water sports in this category?
Yes, there are waterproof heated vests for water sports, with a neoprene softshell and a working depth of up to one hundred metres, at 32 W. The version with a wrist remote and two batteries lets you change the heat level under water without looking at any indicator, and the remote confirms the change with a vibration.
How do I care for a heated jacket or vest?
Always disconnect the battery or power bank before cleaning, and clean the fabric itself according to the label sewn into the product, by hand or in the washing machine on a gentle cycle. Tuck away or secure the power cable so it stays clear, and connect the battery again only once the jacket or vest is completely dry. Skip ironing, because the heat of the iron can damage the insulation of the heating wires.
Which vest should I choose for under a jacket, and which to wear on its own?
Under a jacket the fleece vest, which weighs 250 g without the battery, or the fitted vest in stretch fabric that hugs the body work best. For wearing on its own at home, in the office or on the terrace, choose the quilted vest with a high collar and a zip up to the chin, which switches off by itself after 45 minutes, or the universal one-size vest.
