They offer two types of changing robes: the All Weather Sherpa changing robe and the All Weather Puffer Changing Robe. The inner fleece is water repellent and has a high pile lining that holds air for extra insulation. The dryrobe’s outer shell is totally waterproof. They do this through using one huge sheet of fabric, rather than multiple pieces which need to be sewn together, creating areas where water can get in. Here is the guide to Dryrobe sizes. Dryrobe Size Guide – Adult Dryrobe size guide for adults – small, medium, large and extra large Dryrobe Size Guide – Kids Dryrobe size guide for kids – ages 5-9, 10-14 short sleeve and long sleeve 10-14 Versatility: I love the look of this so personally would use it outside of the beach/sea swims. Due it’s warmness you can also use in lots of other environments like camping, sporting events, marathons.

Changing robes can be really expensive and not just the Dry Robe brand – so I’ve tried to select ones that fit all budgets, including towelling robes.SUSTAINABILITY: Cape Cove have strong eco-credentials across their range – and the Cape has an outer fabric of 86% and inner fabric of 54% recycled polyester, all GRS certified. With their pending B Corp certification, slow fashion ethic and free repairs pledge, they’re a strong new addition to the changing robe market. SUSTAINABILITY: The Dry-Series has a 100% recycled nylon outer and a 100% recycled polyester lining – all GRS certified, and also use eco friendly DWR waterproofing. 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. Unless you prefer the freedom of movement from short sleeves, I’d opt for a long sleeve one for warmth. If a dryrobe encourages you to get out and about more than otherwise (and then keeps you dry and protected from the wind) then I would say that is excellent value. Dryrobe Size Guide

Bear in mind that with short sleeved robes you will get gusts of winds up your arms! Full length zip front Dryrobes will keep you warm but no more so than many other competing products, many at a far lower price. A blustery November day by the river at Farleigh Hungerford swimming club saw Kate Rew, Rosie Nottage and Arron Collins-Thomas test a selection of eco-friendly robes. We selected robes which are readily available in the UK, have solid environmentally friendly credentials and were sent in to our testers. We included our own Red, Fourth Element and dryrobes which showed how older products perform.verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{ The main zip goes both ways, making it easy to change and keep parts of yourself covered. Plus, the YKK zip has been made with tough, anti-corrosion plastic so it will last even when exposed to the worst weather conditions. People use their robes in all sorts of ways, so all of them are best for something – style, economy, compactness, skin feel, size available or coming in the particular colour you want. Good basic option if you’re looking for something lightweight and that will take up as little space as possible in your luggage.

I’ve also shortlisted ones with particular features or styles – tall people, harsh weather, colours or lightweight.Although my go to robe is a Moonwrap these days and it is very comparable and less cost than a dryrobe I would not say the dryrobes are not good value for money. Stand out feature are side zippers on either side of the robe. This means you have all the room you need to get changed in – can be super handy when you are wet and freezing cold! This extends all the way from the armpit to the ankle. I tend to find this warmer, and certainly cosier/softer than the inside of Dryrobe and other changing robes – that tend to be a synthetic lambswool lining (51% acrylic, 49% recycled polyester). My Moonwrap is a synthetic lining and I would prefer the bamboo one. 100% Waterproof outer shell fabric

What you go for is very much a personal preference. Some prefer the shorter sleeves giving them more freedom of movement, this can be useful when you’re getting in and out of kit. The result is 100% windproof and waterproof. Dryrobe are not alone in this and most of the others on this article benefit from the same approach. I’ve also included towelling robes on here from Dryrobe which are different.Some sleeves on full length robes can be tightened whilst an issue with some short ones is that wind whistles up your arms! You’ll also find comparisons with how these vary across the different changing robes mentioned in this article. Sleeve Length It warms you by pulling water away from the skin into the heat insulating pile of the lining and removes the moisture through the natural venting, engineered into the garment. Design Pros: Bamboo lining is sofy and cosy. Each robe comes in a bag made from fabric off-cuts and can be used for standing on while you get dry and change. In this section I outline all the different factors to consider when choose the perfect dry robe or dry robe alternative changing robe for you.