Genovega heated scarf collection

What makes a heated scarf worth wearing

The neck loses heat quickly and is hard to cover with a coat alone. A heated scarf puts a soft graphene panel against the back of the neck and the tops of the shoulders, which is why people with stiff necks, outdoor jobs and cold commutes reach for it first. It heats within about three seconds of pressing the button.

Every Genovega heated scarf has three settings: blue at 95°F, white at 113°F and red at 131°F. Blue is gentle enough for a cold office, white suits commuting and red is for standing still outside in wind.

Battery, runtime and charging

A 6000mAh rechargeable battery sits in a dedicated pocket and runs the scarf for up to eight hours on low and around four to five hours on high. It charges over USB, and on most models it can also charge a phone. The scarves weigh little more than an ordinary winter scarf, so the battery is barely noticeable.

Styles, care and gifting

Choose a knit for a classic look, faux fur for softness and evening coats, plaid for everyday outfits or a wide shawl that doubles as a heated wrap. To wash, detach the battery, hand wash in cold water and air dry. Each scarf arrives in a gift box with a card and envelope.

Heated scarf, heated vest or heated jacket?

A heated vest or a heated fleece warms the core; a heated jacket adds sleeves, a hood and a weather shell. A heated scarf is the most focused piece of the three: one heating zone right where the cold gets in, at the neck and upper back. It is the lightest way to add heat to the coat you already own, and the easiest accessory to take on and off when you move between a warm office and a windy street.

Many people wear both. Run a Genovega heated jacket on low for the core and the scarf on white for the collar: the combination delivers steady comfort for hours without either battery running down.

Women's and men's heated scarves

Most designs are unisex. The women's heated scarf styles lean towards faux fur, plaid and soft wide shawls; the men's heated scarf is a long, plain ribbed knit that suits a wool overcoat or a work jacket. Colours run from black and grey to pink, navy and white, so the scarf works as an everyday fashion accessory as well as a warmer.

The fabric is soft and skin-friendly, the heating panel is thin and flexible, and the scarf drapes like any other scarf. Press and hold the button for three seconds to start; press again to move from low to medium to high. On the lower settings the warmth is mild and gentle; on high it is genuinely hot, so most people start there for a few minutes and then step down.

The battery: rechargeable lithium-ion

Each scarf ships with a 6000mAh rechargeable lithium-ion power bank that connects with a short USB cable and sits in a zip pocket at one end. Charging takes a few hours from a standard USB charger. Because it is an ordinary power bank, it can also top up a phone in a pinch, and in flight it belongs in your carry-on bag.