Abstract: Electrically heated wearable products are a general term for apparel or accessories that consist of an electrical energy-driven internal heating element. Based on the R&D of electrically heated elements on apparel and accessories, the factors influencing the electrical heating performance, and the testing and evaluation methods of the products, the paper summarizes and analyzes the development status and trends of such products, so as to provide a reference for future research.

Key words: electric heating elements; electric heating products; smart wearable products; electric heating performance; clothing evaluation