Eskimo Heat - Design inspired Heated Towel Rails, Now in Australia

Eskimo Heat is challenging the idea that heating should fade into the background. With roots in North London’s industrial design scene, this UK-born company has built its reputation on a clear philosophy: functional products should also be beautiful.

Launched in Australia in 2018, Eskimo Heat brings a much-needed alternative to the local market - high-performance, energy-efficient heated towel rails designed with a big picture in mind. In a country where winters are often felt inside the home and central heating is rare, their design-led approach offers both comfort and refinement.

Their flagship product, Gordon, is a vertical heated towel rail that has quickly become a favourite among architects and designers. Slim, space-efficient, and strikingly minimalist, it’s engineered to dry towels fast while complementing modern interiors. More than a practical upgrade, Gordon offers everyday luxury that enhances bathrooms without dominating them.

What sets Eskimo apart is their complete in-house manufacturing process. Every product is designed, fabricated, finished, assembled, and tested in their UK facility, where designers and engineers work side-by-side. This close collaboration enables rapid prototyping and precision craftsmanship, resulting in products with a level of design integrity rarely seen in the heating category.

The brand’s commitment to quality extends far beyond aesthetics. Eskimo towel rails are built to last and built to be repaired. In an industry often defined by disposability, Eskimo takes a different stance: products should be made for longevity and serviceability. With a firm belief in the right to repair, they offer easily maintainable products that reduce waste and promote true sustainability.

This uncompromising approach has earned Eskimo features on Grand Designs UK, Better Homes & Gardens Australia, and a growing presence in architect-specified projects across the country. Every detail, from the materials to the mounting system, is carefully considered - because in well-designed spaces, nothing should be an afterthought.

For Australian architects, builders, and interior designers, Eskimo Heat represents something rare: a heating solution that’s as refined as the spaces it inhabits. Technically advanced, visually striking, and deeply considered, Eskimo towel rails offer a new standard - one where performance and design go hand in hand.

This article featured in the Winter '25 edition of BIMCRUNCH. Enjoy the full magazine here. To explore further or to download BIM objects from Eskimo, simply join Bimstore for free access to their products and accompanying literature. For additional insights, visit their manufacturer profile on Bimstore, their company website or socials.