Fit-Flip Changing Robe, Oversized Microfibre Changing Towel - Towel Poncho and Surf Poncho for Beach and Swimming, Quick Dry Hooded Towel for Men & Women

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A recommendation service that carefully researches each product and consults with experts across many disciplines. We've all had that awkward experience with a towel coming loose while struggling to get changed at the beach. That's why in recent years changing robes have become quite the revelation for anyone who loves the surf and the water. By freeing up your hands and providing protection from the weather, they make getting changed on the sand or in cold car parks a little more enjoyable. We're big fans of M&S' entire fitness line, Goodmove, and are thrilled they've dipped their toe in the wild swimming trend. This changing robe is everything you'd expect from the staple high street brand: unfussy, top quality and good value.

Wear your surf poncho before and after doing your favourite watersport, on a camping trip or at an outdoor sporting event. 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. 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. 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.

Red Original Deluxe Towelling Robe

Their interchangeability doesn't stop there though. With these nifty little snaps, you'll be able to clip your robe to a sun lounger or chair while on holiday, gaining extra comfort for lounging wherever you and your robe go.

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. Decathlon is known for churning out decent basics you can rely on, but this unisex changing robe actually has a number of clever features you'd expect to see from more premium brands. From helping you choose the best paddle board to selecting the right piece of changing kit. Compare boards 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. Side snaps are a priceless feature for when you want some diversity in your changing robe. Their ability to turn your robe into a large beach towel in a matter of seconds is very useful, especially when the priorities of the day revolve around as much beach or pool time as possible.

Waterproof Changing Robes

Really good, quality product. As a microfibre towel it is really absorbent, and great for coming out of the water, or showers for the camping holidays. Outdoor swimming, paddle boarding or surfing. A smoc allows you to get changed anywhere. This is a changing robe that will dry you with the soft bamboo towelling inside layer and keep you warm after any outdoor activity in any weather. smocs are designed to be oversized so that you can pull your arms inside to get dry and changed.

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.

Speedo Swim Robe

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. 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. Protection - Your weatherproofing needs will depend on where in the world you are and what times in the year you swim. Look out for waterproof and windproof materials to keep you toasty in inclement weather. In the summer you might be fine with just a towelling robe, but they don't offer much protection against rain. Construction-wise there are three layers, starting with a water and wind-proof shell, then synthetic down insulation, then a soft fleece lining made from 100% recycled polyester.

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! There are two types,' says Rew. ' Microfibre or towelling ones where you dry yourself off, change (neatly avoiding flashing or doing the towel dance) and then take them off. And then there's the big coat variety, which have fleecy linings and waterproof outers, where you can change and then keep them on, creating an individual micro-climate.'There's nothing quite like the invigorating hit that comes with plunging yourself into icy cold water. And nothing quite so uncomfortable as the violent, chilblain-like shivers that set in once you get out. But you don't have to put up with the post-swim shakes to reap all the benefits of cold water swimming.