Irish brand Coucon isn’t one we were familiar with, but we were impressed with their take on the changing robe. One size fits all’ meant Arron’s (6ft 2) arms weren’t protected from the elements as it came to his elbows, but the length was perfect on Rosie’s (5ft 4) arms. Comes in fully water soluble, compostable and biodegradable packaging , all run from their solar powered headquarters in Cornwall. PRACTICALITY: The second of the Cape Cove eco-friendly changing robe options, this one is more like a poncho, but with a detachable hood.

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The robe aids with you not having to miss days doing your cold swims and hikes as you can change your costume or wetsuit anywhere you want. They’ve been using fluorocarbon-free water repellants (Durable Water Repellents (DWRs)) for their outerwear since 2018, ensuring no leaching of harmful chemicals, and using DWRs which will naturally breakdown harmlessly. If you intend to use your changing robe to dry and change simultaneously, you will want something with microfiber, synthetic wool, or towel fabric.It’s quite a new business set up by Frank Voit, who has been the COO and General Manager at the likes of Billabong, Element, RVCA, Von Zipper and Neil Pryde Waterwear. The inner lining of the upper torso and legs is a microfibre towel, which is perfect for drying off. Key details – Inner layer: 51% acrylic, 49% recycled polyester; Colours: Black (with red or grey trim), camouflage (with grey or pink trim); Weight: 1. The short sleeve robes have the same features, but the arm length is shortened to just below the elbow. Naturally, this excludes instances where user negligence or accidental damage are to blame for the damage.

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It’s actually the perfect bit of gear that can be used on daily walks or for everyday use – it will come in handy as an extra layer during the winter months. The fleece retained water longer than any of the robes – neither wicking or evaporating away, but sat there soggy. In the review we give a brief overview of the top brands that offer a great alternative to Dryrobe and the reasons why they could be perfect for you. You are looking for something different because Dryrobes are expensive, or you are looking because you don’t want to wear the same thing as everyone else. This comes with the obvious advantage of keeping your upper limbs better protected from the elements, and the opening where its arms meet the robe is still plenty deep enough that you can bring your arms inside for changing your clothes.

There will be no accidental or embarrassing slip-ups where you show off a little too much skin to strangers at the lake.

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Whether you are an avid surfer, colder water swimmer or hockey player, these robes will come in handy.The lining is made of synthetic lambswool meant to soak up moisture so you and your clothes can dry faster. Both may have waterproofed exterior materials, but beach ponchos are usually a single layer of towel fabric.

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A shorter style with a hint of ski jacket in the styling with lime green piping and black and navy print. Not B Corp but signed up to 1 % for the planet (they’ve committed to donate 1% of sales to support non-profits focused to preserving and restoring the natural environment) and as part of the sustainability of their products they offer repairs for a ‘nominal fee’ to ensure their products longevity. Because they are of high quality, trusted brand with a heap of useful features in each robe, they can be a little above budget for some. You’ve probably heard of Red Paddle Co, the brand that really revolutionised the inflatable paddleboard market here in the UK.The robe looks good enough to wear as an oversized coat and I felt comfortable getting a coffee in it after a recent winter surf. Whether you’re taking a dunk on a blustery October morning or braving the New Year’s Day swim, this Dryrobe’s synthetic lambswool interior will keep you toasty warm and has the added bonus of acting as a changing room stall thanks to its generous size. Indeed, it’s so large that unless you want to bring it in a large bag of its own, your best bet is to wear the Dryrobe whenever possible. PRACTICALITY: Known and loved by scuba divers everywhere, the Storm Poncho is different from other weatherproof robes and has been an OSS favourite for some time. There is however a secret internal pocket for your valuables and a pouch pocket at the front to keep your hands warm.