The short answer: what should security officers choose?
Security work often means standing still in the cold. A night shift on a site barrier, patrols of an empty construction site, hours of bag checks at a stadium turnstile or a Christmas market: you barely move, and the cold gets in through your core, hands and feet. Heated clothing helps, especially under your uniform. Our picks, based on specifications and customer experience:
- Under your uniform jacket: the Høgge heated men's body warmer or the fitted Høgge heated ladies' body warmer (both from €169.99).
- External posts, car parks, traffic marshalling: the heated work jacket with reflective stripes (from €229.99).
- Cold hands on the radio and ID checks: the thin heated glove liners (from €129.99).
- Cold feet after hours on your feet: the rechargeable heated socks (from €109.99).
Everything is in our heated workwear collection, with more men's styles under heated men's body warmers.
Comparison table: heated clothing for security work
Only figures published by the manufacturer or retailer. Competitor prices as of November 2026.
| Model | Brand | Price | Heating | 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; approx. 40, 50 and 60 °C | approx. 12 to 13 h on low | yes, battery out |
| Thin heated glove liners | Savior Heat, sold by Gløde | €129.99 | Back of hand and fingers; 3 settings | 2 rechargeable batteries included | follow care label |
| Heated socks, black | Savior Heat, sold by Gløde | €109.99 | Toes and forefoot; 3 settings | approx. 2 to 3 / 4 to 5 / 6 to 8 h | follow care label |
| Classic men's heated vest | Ororo | €139.99 | 4 zones | approx. 3 / 6 / 10 h | cold, wash bag |
| Heated Bodywarmer Dual Heating | Bertschat | €169.95 | 10 zones, up to 65 °C | 3 to 8 h (2× 10,000 mAh) | 30 °C, wash bag |
| Tahoe Heated Socks 4.0 | Ororo | €129.99 | Sole and instep/forefoot | up to 10 h (11.5 h stated elsewhere) | cold, wash bag |
| Glasgow heated liner gloves | Ororo | €109.99 (was €139.99) | Back of hand and fingers | 3 / 4 / 8.5 h | hand wash only |
What to look for
1. Hidden under the uniform
Most security firms have a set uniform. A sleeveless body warmer sits underneath your jacket so you stay recognisable. Look for a close fit and controls you can reach under your coat.
2. Battery life for twelve-hour shifts
Long shifts are normal. With the body warmer, choose the 20,000 mAh power bank (up to 12 hours on the men's version) and use the lowest setting as your default. See how long the battery in heated clothing lasts.
3. Hands that still work
Radio, access card reader, phone: thin liners with touchscreen fingertips beat thick mittens.
4. Feet: often the biggest complaint
Stand on concrete for hours and your feet go first. Heated socks deal with that directly. Check runtime per setting and whether spare batteries are included.
5. Visibility on external posts
The yellow jacket has reflective stripes, but no hi-vis certification is stated. Where certified hi-vis is required, wear it over the top.
The products reviewed
Høgge heated men's body warmer
Our first pick for security officers, because it fits under almost any uniform and keeps your core warm while you stand. Five heating panels (2 front, 2 back, 1 neck), three settings, front and back controlled separately. The silver lining reflects body heat even when switched off. Stretch panels for a close fit and a detachable hood. Up to 12 hours with the 20,000 mAh power bank. Washable.
Høgge heated ladies' body warmer
The same five zones and three settings, front and back separate, in a women's cut. With a larger bust, go one size up; see the size chart. A mixed team can wear the same model.
Heated work jacket with reflective stripes
For gatehouses, barriers and perimeter patrols where you choose the outer layer. Five zones (left and right chest, neck, upper and lower back), front and back controlled separately across three settings of about 40, 50 and 60 °C, warm in roughly 30 seconds. Water-repellent 300D oxford with a 5000 mm hydrostatic head and a 6000 mAh battery for about 12 to 13 hours on low. The downside: no stated hi-vis certification.
Thin heated glove liners
Light and thin, worn alone or under your own gloves. Carbon fibre heats the back of the hand and fingers, three settings, touchscreen fingertips and a stretchy, breathable fabric. Two rechargeable batteries included. Ideal for access control and radio use.
Rechargeable heated socks, black
Heat at the toes and forefoot, three settings via a button on the sock, knee length in a breathable CoolMax blend. Two 2200 mAh batteries included. Runtime per charge: about 2 to 3 hours on high, 4 to 5 on medium and 6 to 8 on low. On long shifts, swap batteries on your break.
Ororo classic men's vest
Pros: keen price, up to about 10 hours on low and a 3-year warranty on the heating elements. Cons: four zones and a 1-year battery warranty.
Bertschat Heated Bodywarmer Dual Heating
Pros: ten zones and a stated maximum of 65 °C. Cons: stated runtime of 3 to 8 hours with two power banks, and the wash bag is extra.
Ororo Tahoe Heated Socks 4.0
Pros: heat on the sole and instep, with a long stated runtime. Cons: runtime figures conflict on the page, and the product page says no returns or exchanges.
Ororo Glasgow liner gloves
Pros: a thin liner with up to 8.5 hours on low. Cons: no palm heating, hand wash only.
Who is it for?
- Security companies and rota planners who want officers warm and alert through winter shifts.
- Buyers and contract managers ordering a standard kit for a site or event, delivered in 1 to 3 days.
- Static guards and mobile patrol officers on night shifts at industrial estates, ports and building sites.
- Event and door staff at football grounds, Christmas markets, outdoor concerts and race meetings in wet, windy weather.
If you also cover warehouses, read our warehouse and logistics guide. Employers will find more in the employer's guide. For team orders, see business orders or become a business customer.
Frequently asked questions
Can I wear a heated body warmer under my uniform?
That is your employer's call. Because it sits underneath, your appearance does not change.
Will the battery last a twelve-hour night shift?
The Høgge men's body warmer lasts up to 12 hours with the 20,000 mAh power bank. Start on the lowest setting.
Can I use my phone with the glove liners on?
Yes, they have touchscreen fingertips.
Can we try before kitting out the whole team?
Yes. You have 30 days to test with a money-back guarantee.
What if something breaks mid-season?
You get a 2-year warranty and European service. See repairs and warranty.
Conclusion
For most security officers, a Høgge heated body warmer under the uniform is the best base. Add thin heated glove liners for your hands and heated socks for long static shifts. If you work outside without a mandatory jacket, the yellow work jacket is a strong choice. Browse every model in our heated workwear collection, and read the best heated workwear for the wider picture.
Updated November 2026.
