Aussie homes are notoriously chilly and sometimes it feels warmer outside than it does inside an older, uninsulated house.
But, with heating bills soaring, now is not the time to turn up the gas.
Instead, ingenious Aussies have found another way – turning to a clothing company that includes a heating element in its garments.
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Ororo Heated Apparel, found on Amazon, stocks a range of battery-operated jackets and vests that warm up with the simple touch of a button.
The ultra-thin and flexible heating elements within the jackets generate heat across the mid back, around the neck and in the left and right-hand pockets.
The result is a toasty torso – and the reviews are resoundingly warm.
“Wife won’t take the vest off,” said one happy customer.
“I gave this to my wife as a present and she loves it. She honestly will wear it around all day both inside and out. It is not only functional but very stylish too!”
“I love my ORORO vest so much that I purchased them for my entire family this year,” said another.
“My mother won’t stop RAVING about this jacket! Best gift of all time for a cold lady,” joked someone else.
The brand, available on Amazon, includes styles for men and women and, as well as outerwear, you can buy heated hoodies, gloves and scarves.
All the clothing can be machine washed.
“Love my hoodie! For the first time in my adult life I am warm at home,” said one woman.
“I am always cold inside my house (even when) piling on layers and using portable heaters. I was gifted the hoodie… when I opened it I couldn’t believe the nice quality.”
“The material is thick and the inside is a soft fleece. It warms me up in minutes,” said another, adding that her cats appreciate how warm she is now and want constant cuddles!
The heating system has three settings (high, medium, low) and you can switch between them with the press of a button.
The rechargeable battery, which lasts for up to 10 hours, also includes a USB port for charging smartphones or other mobile devices when caught short out and about.
“I’m your biggest fan!” raved one customer.
“SO practical! I have a lightweight Ororo vest that can be worn over or under outer wear. The comfort and convenience can’t be exaggerated.”
As well as for warmth, customers with various medical health issues have found Ororo’s heated apparel beneficial.
“I have had a neck ache and the heat from the vest on my neck felt so good,” said one customer.
“My daughter was in an accident and has titanium rods in her back. I bought vest for her, and she loves it. THANK YOU Ororo!!!!” said another.
Several customers with Raynaud’s syndrome, a disorder that causes decreased blood flow to the fingers, have also been thankful for the heated gloves.
“This works great for Raynaud’s. No more problems with numb or painful hands even when outside for a couple hours,” said one sufferer.
The heated apparel is available on Amazon. For more information about it, click here.