The short answer: what works in a warehouse?
Warehouses are rarely warm in winter. Dock doors open every few minutes, the roof is high, and if you are picking on nights or driving a reach truck you may not move enough to stay warm. Heated clothing puts warmth where you need it, without a bulky coat between the racking. Our picks, based on specifications and customer experience:
- Picking and forklift work indoors: a heated body warmer under your company polo or fleece. For men the Høgge heated men's body warmer, for women the fitted Høgge heated ladies' body warmer (both from €169.99).
- Loading and unloading at the dock, yard work: the heated work jacket with reflective stripes (from €229.99).
- Scanning, labelling, fiddly jobs with cold fingers: the thin heated gloves with anti-slip grip in individual sizes (from €129.99).
Every model is in our heated workwear collection, with more vests under heated body warmers.
Comparison table: heated clothing for warehouse work
Only figures published by the manufacturer or retailer. Competitor prices as of November 2026.
| Model | Brand | Price | Heated areas | Temperature | Battery life | Washable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Høgge men's body warmer | Gløde | from €169.99 | 5 zones: 2 front, 2 back, neck | 3 settings | up to 6 h (10,000 mAh) or 12 h (20,000 mAh) | yes |
| Høgge ladies' body warmer | Gløde | from €169.99 | 5 zones: 2 front, 2 back, neck | 3 settings | depends on power bank | yes |
| Heated work jacket, reflective | Savior Heat, sold by Gløde | €229.99 | 5 zones: chest L/R, neck, upper and lower back | approx. 40, 50 and 60 °C | approx. 12 to 13 h on low | yes, battery out |
| Thin heated gloves, anti-slip | Savior Heat, sold by Gløde | €129.99 | Back of hand and fingers | 3 settings | up to 6 h on low | follow care label |
| Heated Bodywarmer Dual Heating | Bertschat | €169.95 | 10 zones | up to 65 °C | 3 to 8 h (2× 10,000 mAh) | 30 °C delicate, wash bag |
| Classic men's heated vest | Ororo | €139.99 | 4 zones | not stated | approx. 3 / 6 / 10 h | cold, wash bag |
| Glasgow heated liner gloves | Ororo | €109.99 (was €139.99) | Back of hand and fingers | not stated | 3 / 4 / 8.5 h | hand wash only |
| M12 HJ5 Heated Jacket | Milwaukee | €213.33 ex VAT, no battery | Core and front pockets | 3 settings | up to 8 h with M12 3.0 Ah | 40 °C |
What to look for
1. Freedom of movement
Bending, lifting, climbing on and off the truck: a sleeveless body warmer keeps your arms free. The Høgge vests have a close fit, and the men's version has stretch panels.
2. A battery that lasts the shift
An eight-hour shift plus breaks is a long time. With the body warmer, choose the 20,000 mAh power bank (up to 12 hours on the men's version) or carry a spare. See how long the battery in heated clothing lasts.
3. Visibility around forklifts and HGVs
The yellow jacket has reflective stripes, but no hi-vis certification is stated. Where hi-vis is mandatory, wear your certified vest over the top.
4. Gloves you can scan in
Thick gloves and handheld scanners do not mix. Look for touchscreen fingertips, grip and a proper fit.
5. Washing on shift work
Gløde clothing is washable once the battery or power bank is removed. Ideally, give each person their own.
The products reviewed
Høgge heated men's body warmer
Our first choice for indoor work in cold sheds. Five heating panels (2 front, 2 back, 1 neck), three settings, front and back controlled separately. The silver lining holds body heat even when the heating is off. Stretch panels, detachable hood, washable. Up to 6 hours with the 10,000 mAh power bank and up to 12 hours with the 20,000 mAh one.
Høgge heated ladies' body warmer
The same five zones and three settings, front and back controlled separately, in a women's cut. If you have a larger bust, go one size up; see the size chart. Handy for mixed teams who want the same model in the right fit.
Heated work jacket with reflective stripes
For anyone spending a lot of time on the dock or in the yard. Five zones, front and back controlled separately across three settings (around 40, 50 and 60 °C), warm in about 30 seconds. Water-repellent 300D oxford with a 5000 mm hydrostatic head, anti-static fleece, and a 6000 mAh battery for about 12 to 13 hours on low. Indoors it can be too warm; the body warmer is easier there.
Thin heated gloves with anti-slip grip, individual sizes
For pickers and goods-in staff using scanners or tablets. Sizes XS to 2XL, heat on the back of the hand and fingers, three settings on one button, anti-slip grip on palm and fingers, touchscreen thumb and index finger, hook-and-loop wrist closure. Up to 6 hours on low. They also work under a work glove. For heavier protection, read the best heated work gloves.
Bertschat Heated Bodywarmer Dual Heating
Pros: ten zones with two power banks, a stated maximum of 65 °C, washable at 30 °C in a wash bag. Cons: stated runtime of 3 to 8 hours with two power banks, and the wash bag is sold separately.
Ororo classic men's vest
Pros: keen price and up to about 10 hours on low, with a 3-year warranty on the heating elements. Cons: four zones, and the battery has a 1-year warranty.
Ororo Glasgow liner gloves
Pros: a thin liner with up to 8.5 hours on low. Cons: the palm is not heated, and they are hand wash only.
Milwaukee M12 HJ5
Worth a look if your maintenance team already uses M12 tools. Heat only in the core and front pockets, sold without a battery.
Who is it for?
- Warehouse and shift managers who want fewer complaints about the cold and fewer sick days in winter.
- Buyers at 3PLs and online retailers who need one standard model in set sizes, delivered in 1 to 3 days.
- Pickers and forklift drivers on nights, from the distribution hubs of the Midlands to the ports around Dublin.
- Agency and seasonal staff through the peak period, who want their own warm layer.
Working in chilled or frozen storage? Read our guide for cold stores. Employers can find help in the employer's guide. For team orders, see business orders or become a business customer.
Frequently asked questions
Body warmer or jacket for the warehouse?
Indoors, usually the body warmer: arms free and less risk of overheating. At an open dock or in the yard, the work jacket.
How heavy is the power bank?
The Gløde 10,000 mAh power bank weighs 150 g and the 20,000 mAh version 350 g.
Do the thin gloves work with a handheld scanner?
The thumb and index finger are touchscreen compatible. Whether your device responds depends on the screen; with 30 days to test you can try it yourself.
How quickly can you deliver for peak season?
Gløde delivers within 1 to 3 days. For larger orders, get in touch through the business page.
What if something breaks?
You get a 2-year warranty and European service. See repairs and warranty.
Conclusion
For most warehouse staff, a Høgge heated body warmer is the best base: warm, free to move and easy to wear under company clothing. If you spend most of the shift on the dock, go for the yellow jacket, and add the thin anti-slip gloves for cold fingers when scanning. See everything in our heated workwear collection, and for a wider view read the best heated workwear.
Updated November 2026.
