Neutral black and waterproof to the outside, the design quirks emerge from colourful fleeced linings. While its fleece Sherpa lining feels warm and waterproof exterior will keep you dry, the Passenger ‘Escapism’ Recycled Sherpa Lined Robe feels comfortably light and easy to wear. It is one size but that does seem to cater for all — it feels incredibly cosy on me at 5’4”, but it’s also being used (stolen) on the reg by my 6’2” boyfriend who relies on it to take the edge off after an ice bath. Take all wet things off, put warm things on (thermal base layers are good), layer up, and get a hot drink inside you,' advises Rew.

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Another entry into the race for the best-looking changing robe of all, Föhn’s distinctly beautiful piece comes in classic parka khaki with gorgeous, cream-coloured Sherpa fleece lining.The snug has double pockets on the outside – two are open for shoving your hands into, and two zip and button up. 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. Those swimmers have a greater choice of robe available to them than those of us whose robes will get wet – because we put them on over wetsuits when we haul out after a swim, or sit on them in damp sand still in our costumes, or do change in them (drying off with a towel). But you don't have to put up with the post-swim shakes to reap all the benefits of cold water swimming.

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This dress is also practical, as you can stick it on when you’re soaked, and it will dry you and you can get changed underneath (it comes up nice and roomy). Our crack team of OSS experts took a selection of eco-friendly changing robes to a cold, muddy riverbank in November to put them through their paces. Good to use all year round at races and events, as well as trips to the beach in less than clement weather. The poppered storm flap feels slightly plasticky, but these chunky poppers came into their own when we were trying to do them up with numb fingers (we’re really selling open-water swimming to the uninitiated here, aren’t we?Good selection of internal and external pockets, including a waterproof chest pocket for your phone and an underwear pocket. This robe kept us absolutely toasty after dips in the iciest of December seas, and was great for getting changed under too. A solid favourite among cold water swimmers, the Red Original Pro Change Evo Robe ticks all the boxes — it’s waterproof, breathable and lightweight, and comes in a range of colours with fun, contrasting linings. It’s really roomy, so easy to change comfortably underneath, and the recycled lining is made to replicate lambswool — big cosy points.

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We love everything about this change robe — the gorgeous rust colour, the large logo on the back and the fact that it’s made from 85 recycled plastic bottles. The outer shell is 100 per cent waterproof and windproof nylon, which is shinier and slippier than some others in this round-up, but makes easy work of cleaning off mud. SUSTAINABILITY:Both the outer waterproof/breathable shell and the lining are made from 100% recycled fabrics, one of only a few companies managing to use completely recycled materials. PRACTICALITY: After the dryrobe, this was a strong performer, doing well in all the tests, with great elbow room for changing and feeling cosy to wear.Rather, change robes tend to be generously oversized, allowing for you to have the room to move around (and indeed, change) inside. Something different from marine brand Gill, a robe that is not only waterproof, breathable but also stretchy. The use of bamboo isn’t a detriment to its drying qualities either, and works just as well as the other robes on the list in this regard. First favoured by chilly surfers needing somewhere to shelter while changing out of wetsuits and rash vests, they're now also used by wild or cold water swimmers, paddle boarders and general outdoorsy folk. Almost all the robes did well in terms of outer waterproofing, but inner fleece turned out to be one of the great dividers of the robes: in some the fleece repels and wicks away moisture, leaving them feeling dry enough to put back on over clothes 10 minutes later, others still feel damp 24 hours later as the fleece seems to trap moisture in it.