This is fairly bulky but could pass for a coat and could easily be worn to swim straight from the school run. It zips up the front and has large side pockets, a hood, a double-sided front zipper for convenience, and wide sleeves for easy manoeuvrability while changing. I also really like the flap that hides the zip and the big poppers, which are also on the pockets, give the robe a look that’s different from most others. The lining is made of synthetic lambswool meant to soak up moisture so you and your clothes can dry faster. Smoc Smoc’s are lined with bamboo, which is a natural highly-absorbent, insulating, hypo-allergenic fibre.

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Great for keeping out cold breezes and keeping you warm, this dry robe is waterproof and windproof, and features both a Polyester outer and a Sherpa fleece fabric inner lining, making it ideal for colder conditions. Waterproof and windproof, the thick sherpa fleece lining, two way zip and oversized fit allows you to change whilst being protected from the elements.Smoc Smoc’s changing robe has great environmental credentials, being made from bamboo, which is eco-friendly and hypoallergenic too.

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They have always been about providing affordable gear that always looks great, and their new range of waterproof changing robes fit into this mould perfectly. Comes in fully water soluble, compostable and biodegradable packaging , all run from their solar powered headquarters in Cornwall. However, we did find that one of our testers robes – which has been getting drenched from Scotland to Somerset for the last three years – still scored a 5 on water repellancy, while used versions of some of the fleece robes needed recoating despite being less than a year old. Gorilla Robes are offer great value for money and it’s by far the easiest changing robe to actually get changed in. It is all well and good the robe being waterproof, but I know I wouldn’t be too happy if the wind was ruining my day.It is certainly a good looking robe – we love the green and colourway we tested and the big mountain and sea logo on the back is very cool. The big difference is the lining, which is a soft, thick fleece – very cozy and warm, perfect for icy winter swims.