You can perspire on the walk from the MRT, then spend the afternoon freezing at your desk. If your office seems determined to give Singapore a winter, these ten finds cover everything from cold shoulders and chilly fingers to the hot drink you keep forgetting to finish.
1. Gauze Cotton & Tencel Airplane Blanket
An airplane blanket makes sense at a desk for much the same reason it does on a flight: you are sitting still while someone else controls the temperature. This M.O.V. listing offers a reversible blanket, with product images showing checked, floral and geometric designs.
Drape it over your lap when your legs need an extra layer, leaving your arms free for typing. Check the material and dimensions of your selected variant, especially if you want something that stays clear of your chair wheels.
Check out how much it costs: https://s.shopee.sg/3LROQR2T32
2. Milk Fleece Office Air-Con Blanket
If you prefer a fleecy covering, this milk fleece office blanket is another option for keeping your lap covered during long stretches at your desk. It is particularly useful when your upper half already has a cardigan but your legs are still feeling the air-con.
Keep it folded in a drawer or locker between uses, then bring it out for afternoons spent working in one spot. A dedicated office blanket also saves you from carrying one back and forth on the MRT every day.
Check out how much it costs: https://s.shopee.sg/3Vkock1pi5
3. Korean Oversized Knit Cardigan
This oversized cardigan has a button front, dropped shoulders and pockets, giving you a wearable layer for moving between your desk and meeting rooms. The seller describes the knit as thick and stretchable, with white, black, brown and grey options.
The relaxed cut works well over a simple work top, while the buttons let you wear it open or closed. It is listed as free size, so compare the garment measurements with a cardigan you already own before ordering.
Check out how much it costs: https://s.shopee.sg/3g4Ep31CN8
4. Thick Office Imitation-Cashmere Shawl
A shawl is handy when the cold seems concentrated around your shoulders and upper arms. This thick imitation-cashmere option gives you a wrap to reach for over a sleeveless blouse or short-sleeved top, without having to change your outfit.
You can also spread it across your lap when that is where you need coverage. The material description is imitation cashmere, so treat it as a cashmere-style accessory rather than assuming it contains genuine cashmere fibres.
Check out how much it costs: https://s.shopee.sg/3qNf1M0Z2B
5. Unisex Knit Thermal Scarf
If your cardigan covers everything except the spot where the air-con hits your neck, a knit scarf can fill that gap. This unisex thermal scarf is worth considering when you want extra coverage around an open collar.
Wrap it loosely while seated, then remove it before heading out for lunch. It also leaves your sleeves and hands unobstructed, which is useful if you dislike having extra fabric around your keyboard and mouse.
Check out how much it costs: https://s.shopee.sg/2gBhdD50Oy
6. Einahome Eggie Thermal Cup
The Einahome Eggie is listed as a vacuum-insulated thermal cup with a lid and 304 stainless steel construction. It is a practical option for keeping a hot drink at your desk when you tend to sip slowly between tasks.
Fill it with coffee, tea or Milo from the pantry, and use the lid between sips to help retain heat. It suits anyone whose morning drink regularly gets forgotten while they deal with emails, calls and that supposedly quick question from a colleague.
Check out how much it costs: https://s.shopee.sg/1gJARNHbza
7. MALCOLM Thermal Mug With Tea Filter
Tea drinkers get an extra reason to consider this MALCOLM mug: it comes with a tea filter. The listing shows a handled mug with a lid and removable metal infuser, so you can brew loose-leaf tea directly in the cup.
Remove the infuser once your tea reaches your preferred strength, then keep the lid on between sips. It is useful for anyone who wants their own tea routine at work without finding desk space for a separate teapot.
Check out how much it costs: https://s.shopee.sg/1qcadgGyed
8. USB Heated Graphene Shawl
For people who want powered warmth as well as an extra layer, this USB heated graphene shawl is the option to consider. Its shawl format is intended for draping around your shoulders while you sit at your desk.
Check the required USB power supply and whether it is included before ordering. Plan where the cable will sit, too, so you can use your mouse comfortably and disconnect the shawl before standing up to leave your desk.
Check out how much it costs: https://s.shopee.sg/gQdFXLQ1Q
9. Rechargeable Electric Hand Warmer
A rechargeable electric hand warmer is for those moments when your hands need attention even though the rest of you is adequately covered. Keep it nearby to hold during reading breaks or while listening to a call that does not require constant typing.
It makes the most sense as a between-tasks accessory, since holding it occupies a hand. Check the selected model’s charging instructions and stated runtime to see whether it fits your working day.
Check out how much it costs: https://s.shopee.sg/qk3RqKmgT
10. Knitted Fingerless Gloves
Knitted fingerless gloves leave your fingertips exposed while adding coverage over part of your hands. That makes them worth considering for keyboard-heavy work, particularly if full gloves feel awkward when you type or use your phone.
Choose a fit that lets you bend your fingers freely, and check that the cuffs do not bunch up where your wrists meet the desk. These suit people who want a layer they can keep wearing while working, although your exposed fingertips will still feel the room’s temperature.
Check out how much it costs: https://s.shopee.sg/113Te9K9LW
