Our go-to changing robe is made using our favourite super-soft microfibre fabric. The ideal beach companion, our Lite change robe is lightweight and compact, the perfect to ‘throw in your bag companion’ that also keeps you warm, dries you and saves your dignity all in one. A staple bit of kit for any beach-goer, swimmer and surfer. Made of absorbent Microfiber Suede our hooded change robe is large enough for the whole family to comfortably get changed inside (one at a time, of course), whilst also drying you and keeping you warm. All the fabric is 100% recycled and unlike other changing robes the outer is made from premium twill, so it really feels like a proper coat. Sometimes known as a change robe or dry robe, changing robes are essentially toasty portable capsules designed to protect you from the elements. 'Changing robes are clothes that work as mobile changing huts,' says Kate Rew, author of The Outdoor Swimmers’ Handbook and founder of the Outdoor Swimming Society. This microfibre towelling change robe from Vivida is super fast-drying (it claims to dry four times faster than cotton) and absorbs seven times its weight in water. We've only worn it on warm days and it did dry very fast, but can't speak to how it might hold up in chillier climes. Wiggle Ltd (In Administration). 1000 Lakeside, Suite 310, Third Floor N E Wing, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3EN, United Kingdom

Tis the season. The season of changing robes, that is. As temperatures wobble and drop, the pursuit of outdoor swimming in the UK becomes less ubiquitous and more, well, brave. Whether it's Parliament Hill Lido, the North Sea or Lake Windermere, you can rest assured there will be people bobbing about in water throughout even the iciest of days. And what do all of these people have in common? Other than a stout constitution, the answer always invariably is this: a change robe. Size - Generally you want a changing robe that's long and roomy enough to use without exposing yourself to the cold or, you know, just exposing yourself. This oversized changing robe will give you the look and feel of an ancient surf warrior. It comes in two sizes – S/M and L/XL – which allows everyone to adorn this insanely baggy robe that oozes style and steeze.

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The lighter weight towel ponchos are perfect for getting dry and changed after any watersport, while the waterproof change robes are great for the cooler months as they will also protect you from the weather and keep you super warm. The oversized fit allows enough room for changing, but if you want to use it purely as a coat (and why wouldn’t you?) size down. Is it a changing mat or a changing bag? And what about that cosy bamboo foot muff? This is smoc smoc’s little surprise. Bury your feet in the bamboo muff and warm up those toes as they dry!

Vivida are in the business of making seriously stylish and comfortable surf and lifestyle wear, and this changing robe is no exception. You know when you've had a shower and you're wrapped in a towel so cosy that you just sit on your bed staring into space rather than get changed? That feeling is this changing robe. It's so gorgeously soft and wonderfully roomy — the extra folds of material mean you can really snuggle up in it — that it's difficult to take off (only emotionally — physically it just pops over your head). I find them invaluable in both summer and winter as they will save your dignity when you’re changing in or out of your water-wear in public.Don’t lose a microsecond during a triathlon transition or stay warm and dry at the bankside after your open water swim with our carefully chosen selection of changing towels and outdoor changing robes for swimmers. Waterproof Changing Robes From helping you choose the best paddle board to selecting the right piece of changing kit. Compare boards Using your changing robe is simple — just pop over wet gear after swimming, paddle boarding or surfing and get changed underneath. Then, if you've opted for a parka-style variety, you can stay cocooned inside to stay cosy. We've got a huge range of change robes from all the top brands including Dryrobe, Northcore, Red Paddle Co and Mystic. It has a softer, more forgiving structure than some other changing robes so doubles up as a great cosy coat for camping trips, dog walks, chilly pub gardens... you get the idea.

All our changing robes are made in the UK they are our own designs and patterns and not available for anyone else. We choose local suppliers where we can, with sustainability at the forefront of everything we do. We don't have huge production runs and lots of manufacturing machinery just local people using sewing machines and their skills. Each changing smoc is made in the same way with care taken to ensure quality and consistency. Our Saltie Lite Change Robe is perfect for drifting, swimming, mountaineering, travel, kayaking, hiking & camping plus many more activities. This is a tried-and-tested changing robe from Northcore that will keep you warm on those chillier days spent by the beach. It's also made from 100% terry towelling making it very water absorbent. Aesthetics - Some simple changing robes look a bit like towelling ponchos, while others are more technical and outdoorsy, and some of the oversized parka designs look undeniably cool and could be worn day-to-day in the colder months.

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You can change with confidence no matter the conditions with the extensive range of changing robes for swimmers at great prices now available at Wiggle. It's the cotton and plush microfibre changing robes that will have your head covered and then some. Look out for words like over-sized, baggy, or simply just 'large' when on the hunt for the cosiest hood in all the land, especially if you have long hair that takes a while to dry. As iconic as they are ubiquitous, changing robe pioneer dryrobe counts Harry Styles and Rita Ora among its fans, and we can see why. It’s really roomy, so easy to change comfortably underneath, and the recycled lining is made to replicate lambswool — big cosy points. Each eco waterproof changing robe comes in it's own waterproof scrap bag. These are made out of the remnants from your smoc. You can stand on these to get changed.