How does this blanket compare to the Soft Heat Luxury Micro-Fleece Low-Voltage Electric Heated Blanket without ribs that costs $99.99?
61953
The soft heat ultra micro=plush is the worse heated blanket that I have ever owned - it takes forever to warm and never ever gets very hot - my husband hates it also - he has gotten so use to a much hotter heated blanket to keep him warm during the night that and we purchased this blanket prior to Christmas and it is raveling out terribly. So very disappointed with this purchase and will not ever purchase anything like it again.
61954
I'm not sure how it compares but my wife and I love this blanket. I never turn it hotter than 4 and I'm perfect all night!
61955
I have no basis of comparison to the $99.99 blanket, but we love our micro-fleece. I can't imagine why anyone would want a hotter blanket. I have never turned my side up to more than three, and usually I set it at 1 or forget to turn it on. My husband keeps his side at 4 or 5. The fabric is soft and fine to the touch. We do use a light cotton cover over the top to keep it clean, and surely that helps to keep in the heat. But we always have done this with electric blankets. This blanket is way nicer than any we have had before. /jgh
1656643
I've had it over a year & I love it. It's very soft & comfy.It works better than any electric blanket I've ever had!!
352673
I've had this blanket for the last two winters, now is on the bed for my third winter. I love it. I have a plain fleece blanket under it and a light comforter over it (with a top sheet over all, to catch cat fur and paw prints). I think the layering helps the heat build up, as well as protecting it from pulling and damaging the wires when adjusting covers during sleep. It is not super hot like a heating pad would be but is plenty warm for me. I usually pre-heat for 15 min or so while getting ready for bed. It is nice and warm when I get in, and often I turn it down or even off at that point. I've had this blanket for the last two winters, now is on the bed for my third winter. I love it. I have a plain fleece blanket under it and a light comforter over it (with a top sheet over all, to catch cat fur and paw prints). I think the layering helps the heat build up, as well as protecting it from pulling and damaging the wires when adjusting covers during sleep. It is not super hot like a heating pad would be but is plenty warm for me. I usually pre-heat for 15 min or so while getting ready for bed. It is nice and warm when I get in, and often I turn it down or even off at that point.
643291
From a blog :Amazon Verified PurchaseIt has a preheat setting that I haven't had before. This blanket is soft and luxurious and performs very well. I have rheumatoid arthritis and with the heat I can get up in the morning and be able to move without a lot of problems. I would recommend this blanket to others.
1284140
The emergency blanket is less of a blanket and more of a tarp. It is much stronger and more reliable than the cheap mylar emergency blankets. it is basically a green tarp with one side having reflective material. It is not crinkly and loud like the cheap emergency blankets. It may be nice to line the floor of the dog house to warm it up, but I do not think it would be as cozy as a normal cloth blanket for nestling down inside. Hope this is helpful!
2090426
It is cashmere and my husband says it is a warmer sleep. I still use an electric blanket because I like a HOT sleep myself.
1450619
Well, this item is portable whereas an electric blanket is very large and bulky. I use this item at work when the office is a little colder than I like.
430281
The mattress warmer was purchased for my elderly mother. The wires are not huge, plus there is a little padding covering the wires. I also put the mattress warmer under another mattress pad which also has flannel sheets covering that pad, so the wires do not interfere with my mothers comfort level. As for the hot and cold zones, with the above layering, the heat dispenses evenly, with more heat at the foot and less at the head as it should be. Easy to use. My mother and I have no complaints to date.
82016
The main difference is in the thickness of the fleece. The Mambe Classic is a 100 weight (light weight) printed fleece. A great picnic blanket or lightweight waterproof stadium blanket. The Mambe Essential blanket is made with Polartec 200 weight fleece. A great mid-weight fleece that is warm but can be used year round. Use it to stay warm and dry at the game or as a picnic blanket. The Mambe Extreme Blanket has a couple main differences. It has a heat reflective lining, thick 300 weight Polartec fleece and it comes with a stuff sack. This is an excellent stadium blanket to stay warm and dry in even the worst weather. All are made in the USA and are excellent quality. All have waterproof/wind proof black backing.
410261
Don't know, we just used regular outlet. My husband did not like this electric blanket, as it seemed cheesy to him, and he didn't like the electric blanket feel. Perhaps if I had gotten a more expensive one, he would have liked it better. I like an EB as I grew up with them. You might want to price compare.
717192
Dave this is the response I received from Mambe. I was simply impressed to get an answer. Hope this helps in your decision making process.Thank you for your note. Specific temp ratings are tricky to assign due to the many factors involved when using a blanket outdoors. However, the Super Extreme is often used down into the teens or even lower with great results.
317533
I have the Soft-heat microfleece so cannot describe the difference but have been happy with my purchase; this is the 3rd winter using it. It is very lightweight and soft and heats quickly. I do sandwich it between another blanket and a comforter for strength so that we don't pull on it--I suspect this one might be more tear-resistant. Some have complained the wires of the one I have are in a tissue-like layer so I have been careful to not pull on it by itself. When I saw this ribbed one I wondered if this was the manufacturer's answer to that problem--with stronger exterior fabric to support the wires? Not sure but I can say I am happy so far with the Soft heat micro-fleece. I have the Soft-heat microfleece so cannot describe the difference but have been happy with my purchase; this is the 3rd winter using it. It is very lightweight and soft and heats quickly. I do sandwich it between another blanket and a comforter for strength so that we don't pull on it--I suspect this one might be more tear-resistant. Some have complained the wires of the one I have are in a tissue-like layer so I have been careful to not pull on it by itself. When I saw this ribbed one I wondered if this was the manufacturer's answer to that problem--with stronger exterior fabric to... » Read More I have the Soft-heat microfleece so cannot describe the difference but have been happy with my purchase; this is the 3rd winter using it. It is very lightweight and soft and heats quickly. I do sandwich it between another blanket and a comforter for strength so that we don't pull on it--I suspect this one might be more tear-resistant. Some have complained the wires of the one I have are in a tissue-like layer so I have been careful to not pull on it by itself. When I saw this ribbed one I wondered if this was the manufacturer's answer to that problem--with stronger exterior fabric to support the wires? Not sure but I can say I am happy so far with the Soft heat micro-fleece. « Show Less
1091567
this is not an elect blanket but a super warm light weight one. I have 3 now. perfect for our -20 weather we have been having. No fuzz bunnys but the edge seam is starting to give out after a year of constant washing
207454
Always put the electric blanket on top. We absolutely love ours. We used electric blankets a lot back in Indiana but had not used one in Texas until last year. It will keep you toasty and we love that ours has dual controls as my husband doesn't like as much heat as I do. We highly recommend this beautiful blanket. We just leave the electric cord between our mattress and box springs all year so it is easy to hook it back up again when we need it back on the bed.
1778559
I honestly don't recall the package specifying the R value. I have answered couple of questions before in re:various aspects of this product and basically I am very satisfied with it My heater sits RIGHT NEXT to my basement door - and I have an old house so that area is far from being 'warm and cozy'. I am not going to tell you whether or not we "saved money" by using this blanket - with the electricity rates going up and down and what-have-you...its not worth my time figuring out that difference. What I CAN tell you is that the difference in the temperature of the hot water was IMMEDIATELY noticed by both my wife and I in the shower and the kitchen (reasonably 2 places the hot water gets used the most). It went up a good couple of degrees, so this blanket must be doing something right hope that helps
317537
Even though I didn't help you much, I can tell you this:I agree with the other two answers as well, and this for me and my wife has been a superb blanket. It is very, very soft and warms very well and evenly-no hot or cold spots. I honestly don't think you can go wrong.
1825117
I have one and my husband and I love this!! I don't feel that it really retains body heat I have one and still use a heating blanket at night. I would definitely recommend this