Heated Thermal Clothing
Heated thermal clothing keeps you warm on freezing sites without piling on bulky layers, using battery heat where you need it most.
When you're on scaff in a biting wind or crawling under floors all day, standard thermals only go so far. Heated thermal workwear gives you controllable warmth through the shift, with heated base layers, tops and trousers that sit tight under your normal gear so you can keep moving and keep your hands working.
What Are Heated Thermal Clothing and Heated Base Layers Used For?
- Working long, exposed shifts on scaffolds, roofs, and steel where wind cuts straight through, so you stay warm without wearing a massive coat that snags and restricts you.
- First fix and service work in unheated shells and refurbs, where you are in and out of cold rooms all day and need steady warmth you can turn up or down.
- Underfloor, loft, and plant room jobs where you are kneeling and crouching for hours, and heated thermal layers stop your core cooling down when you are not moving much.
- Early starts and winter call-outs when the van is cold and the site is colder, so battery heated thermal clothing takes the edge off before you have even got going.
- Outdoor groundworks and civils where damp air and low temps drain you fast, and electric thermal clothing helps you keep pace without constantly stopping to warm up.
Choosing the Right Heated Thermal Clothing
Match the heated layer to how you actually work: if you are moving hard all day you need controllable warmth, not max heat on full blast.
1. Base layer vs mid layer
If you want heat close to the skin under workwear, go for heated base layers and heated underwear for work. If you want something you can throw on and off over a tee, a heated thermal top works better as a mid layer under a jacket.
2. Tops vs trousers
If your hands go numb and your shoulders tense up, prioritise warming your core with heated thermal tops first. If you are kneeling on cold floors or working in biting wind, heated thermal trousers make a bigger difference than people expect.
3. Battery placement and comfort
If you wear a tool belt or spend time crouched, check where the battery sits so it is not digging into your hip or getting knocked. A comfortable battery position is what makes battery heated thermal clothing workable for a full shift.
4. Fit for layering under workwear
Heated thermal layers need to sit fairly close to do their job, but not so tight they restrict you or feel clammy. If you are between sizes and planning to wear it under a hoodie or jacket, size for movement, not a painted-on fit.
Heated Thermal Clothing FAQs
What is heated thermal clothing?
It is thermal workwear with built-in heating panels powered by a battery, designed to sit as a layer under your normal gear. You get adjustable warmth in key areas, instead of relying only on thick fabric and trapped air.
When should heated thermal clothing be worn?
Wear it when you are working in cold, exposed, or unheated environments and you cannot afford to slow down because you are freezing. It is especially useful for early starts, winter refurbs, and any job where you are standing still for spells like testing, snagging, or fault-finding.
Can heated thermal clothing be layered under workwear?
Yes, that is exactly how heated base layers and heated thermal layers are meant to be used. Keep it close to the body, then add your normal mid layer and outer shell, and make sure the battery position does not clash with a tool belt or harness.
Is heated thermal clothing suitable for all day wear?
Yes, as long as you choose the right fit and use the heat settings sensibly. Most lads run it on a lower setting once they are moving, then turn it up when the wind picks up or when they are working slow in one spot.
Does heated thermal clothing replace standard thermals?
No, think of it as an upgrade to your thermal system, not a magic fix on its own. You still need proper layering and a windproof or waterproof outer, but heated thermals for cold weather stop you losing heat so fast and keep you comfortable through the shift.
Who Uses Heated Thermal Clothing for Work?
- Roofers, scaffolders, cladders and steel erectors who are exposed to wind all day and need warmth that does not flap about or catch on gear.
- Sparks, plumbers and HVAC engineers doing first fix in cold builds, who want heated thermal tops and heated base layers under a hoodie or jacket without losing movement.
- Groundworkers, landscapers and site labourers who are outside from first light, using heated thermal trousers and layers to stay warm while still able to graft.
- Maintenance teams and call-out engineers who keep heated thermals in the van for cold weather jobs, especially when you are standing around fault-finding.
The Basics: Understanding Heated Thermal Clothing
Heated thermals are just normal thermal layers with built-in heating zones powered by a battery, giving you adjustable warmth where your body loses heat fastest.
1. Heat zones (what you are actually paying for)
Most heated thermal clothing focuses on the core, because keeping your chest and back warm helps your whole body cope on cold weather jobs. Pick zones that suit your work position, especially if you are bending, kneeling, or reaching all day.
2. Battery heated warmth you can control
Battery heated thermal clothing lets you change the heat level as the day changes, which matters when you go from outdoor graft to indoor second fix. It is not about roasting yourself, it is about staying consistent so you do not stiffen up.
3. Layering still matters
Electric thermal clothing works best as part of a system: a heated base layer, then an insulating layer, then a windproof or waterproof outer. If the wind is cutting through, no heated top will feel right without a proper shell over it.
Shop Heated Thermal Clothing at ITS
Whether you need heated base layers for daily winter site work or a spare heated thermal top and trousers set for cold call-outs, we stock a proper range of heated thermal workwear in different sizes and styles. It is all held in our own warehouse, in stock and ready for next day delivery so you can get warm kit on site fast.
