Cosimac's long-sleeved change robe is waterproof and weatherproof and comes with one of the cosiest fleece linings we’ve tried. dryrobe® products and designs are protected under trade mark, design and copyright law within both the UK and on an international level.

A chunky two-way zip is backed up with a waterproofed storm flap, so there’s no way anything is getting in.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. We tried the short-sleeved version of this changing robe and it had all the qualities you’d hope for; a waterproof outer shell, warm fleecy lining, reversible zips, not one but two fleece-lined outside pockets and an inside breast pocket for your valuables.

A clear winner: the fleece inside functions in a different way to all the other products, sucking water in then wicking it away, so 10 minutes later it feels dry enough to wear (others were still holding water 24 hours later, hung up indoors). There's nothing quite like the invigorating hit that comes with plunging yourself into icy cold water.

Fully taped seams and a fully waterproof outer meant we didn’t get remotely damp wearing this in the wind and rain. Changing robes are essentially large baggy coats, which you wear over your swimwear or clothing with loose sleeves to allow you to bring your arms inside and change without a struggle and in privacy. Another solid changing robe from Vivida, this microfibre towelling option is similar to the Original — super absorbent, very roomy, with a lifesaver huge pocket on the front — but also features a waffle-lined drawstring hood for a luxe, day-at-the-spa feel (and it will help stop hair going quite so frizzy post-swim). 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.