# Heated Blanket Spreads the Warmth The Slanket helps Charities By Juan Carlos Bonilla | Published 2007-11-08 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slanket-spread-the-warmth References: [theslanket](http://www.theslanket.com) If like bundling up on the coach on a cold day, the Slanket is the ultimate for warm coziness. The most indulgent product you will discover this winter is a [heated blanket](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-nanotube-heated-blanket). "One subzero night in 1998 during my first semester of college I could not escape Maine's winter bite," Slanket's inventor said. "While watching Late Night with Conan O'Brien I decided I needed to tear a hole in my sleeping bag so I could keep my [upper body warm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heated-shawl) as I channel surfed during the commercial breaks. During Christmas vacation I commissioned the first Slanket to be made by my mother...and it was born," the site says. "We have decided to take action and build some giving into our business plan. Starting on November 15, 2007 we will be supporting some [charitable organizations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-klein), which are important to us and the future of our world. One of our slogans is Spread the Warmth, which we hope to do literally and metaphorically to as many people as we can." Movie nights have never been so hot! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Heated Blankets:** Opportunity for companies to innovate and develop advanced heated blanket technologies. - **Charitable Business Models:** Opportunity for businesses to incorporate charitable initiatives into their business plans. - **Comfort Products:** Opportunity for companies to create innovative and cozy products that enhance comfort. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Goods:** Home goods industry can capitalize on the demand for heated blanket products. - **Nonprofits:** Nonprofit organizations can learn from Slanket's charitable business model and incorporate it into their own initiatives. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics industry can explore the development of smart heated blankets with advanced features and connectivity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Cozy Large Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-blanket.md) - [Sustainable Warmth Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bohem-1.md) - [Cozy Homebody Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casamera-one-blanket.md) - [Cozy Heated Sofa Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bohem-blanket.md) - [Bed-Gripping Heated Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bauhutte-box-electric-blanket.md) - [Weighted Heating Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bearaby-warmables.md) - [Children's Wearable Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-blanky.md) - [Outdoor Adventure Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffle-zero.md) - [Ultra-Comfortable Home Blanket](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windowpane-blanket.md)