It's amid fears over the cost of turning on the heat
People are stockpiling thermal underwear to combat the cold, amid fears over the cost of turning on the heat.
Sales of hooded blankets, onesies, thermals, dressing gowns and slippers have soared in recent weeks according to John Lewis - Britain's biggest department store chain.
It says the usual buying habits as winter approaches are happening earlier this year.
Energy bills have jumped this year and consumers are grappling with high inflation on all goods including food, while mortgage rates have also started to rise, leading to a sharp cost-of-living squeeze.
That makes saving a few pounds by wrapping up warm rather than turning up the heating an attractive option.
Sales of women's winter thermals more than doubled last week compared to the previous week, while a wearable blanket with a hood was now a bestseller.
Dressing gown sales were up 76% compared to last year.
