Visit any open-water swimming spot during the winter and you’ll see people congregating in swim robes like a strange furry-cloak-clad cult. But dismiss the mighty swim robe at your peril. If you want ...

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Whether you’re swimming at an outdoor lido, a lake or heading straight into the sea, these plush coat-windbreaker hybrids ...

What to look for in a changing robe As with most sports items, much comes down to personal preference and intended use; a heavyweight robe suited to winter swimming might be overkill for a ...