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This
Molifen Heated Hoodie for Men helps keep me
cozy during the transition to the colder weather. Something about the seasons changing send my body into haywire, and it’s a swing of being deeply chilled or hibernating under ten blankets. This electrically heated sweatshirt was just what I needed to
stay active but warm.
It doesn't come with a battery pack, but I was able to plug in the USB-A cable into my own power bank. Note that many newer power banks will use USB-C instead, so make sure you have an appropriate one. It's too bad this didn't come with its own charger, and it would be a better value for the money if it did.
Click and hold the button on the bottom side to turn on, and then click to cycle through the heat levels of low-medium-high. I find the heat given out is good and appreciate the different levels. I wish the heating element extended into the hood and down the sleeves, but overall it's got a decent range.
The sizing was a little tricky, probably because it's built for men and I'm a woman, or maybe just because it's off. I usually wear a 2XL so got that size, and it's snug on me, particularly in the hips. I expect that sort of problem in unisex or men's clothes, but it's unfortunate that a heating hoodie couldn't be looser in general for comfort. The style of the hoodie is...a hoodie. I didn't really consider if it's fashionable, but I'm sure it's not.
I also don't dig the synthetic fabric, a smooth version on the outside and a textured one inside. It feels slippery and fake to me, but the fabric at the cuffs is fine, and that's what I most am touching with my fingers. I expected an electric heating product to be synthetic, so that all is what it is. I acknowledge I have some texture sensitivities around fabrics that not everyone does, but if you have a similar ick around synthetics, this one might not be for you.
It was easy to machine wash. Just remove any battery pack, use the attached cap on the cable, and zip the little pocket. I hung to dry, and it's fine.
All in all, I'm glad I have this and appreciate the warmth it provides. It does a good job, and I marked it down only one star since most of my irritations are minor and were made clear in the listing. If you run cold, this is a good choice to keep you happy.
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