A changing robe is usually used to keep you warm and dry while changing clothes, especially after being in the water. Vivida changing robes are ideal for many outdoor activities where you need extra protection from the elements, such as swimming, surfing, hiking, dog walking and camping.
- Pull your arms through the sleeves of the robe straight after emerging from the water.
- Then use the towel-like lining to actively dry yourself by patting down your body with the inner material, using the hood of the robe to dry off your hair.
- Zip up the robe to give you some privacy. Be careful not to catch the fabric of the robe in the zip. Vivida robes have two-way zips to let you open the bottom of the robe for extra movement room if you need it.
- Pull your arms inside the body of the zipped up robe - this is why it's important that your robe size is large enough!
- Strip off your wet swim gear and pull your dry clothes on within the privacy and warmth of the robe.
- Top tip: there's a large pouch at the bottom of Vivida robes where you can stash your dry clothes for easier access!
We have a handy size guide & 'see in my size' button (find above the size options) to help you find your perfect size changing robe.
Vivida changing robes are already oversized, designed to be an oversized roomy fit, to ensure they are spacious enough for you to wriggle around in while you get changed.
But, if changing isn't important to you and you just want to use your changing robe as an everyday winter coat, we recommend sizing down.
Yes, a Vivida changing robe can easily be worn as an oversized winter coat. Their resistance to the elements and extra insulation makes the robes especially useful for a wide range of outdoor activities. While the subtle branding and aesthetic colour options transition beautifully from the sea to the city.
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Oversized, Roomy Fit
Designed to be an oversized fit; large and loose enough to bring your arms inside to get changed in comfort, and to layer over your wetsuit & poncho towel. If you intend to wear it as an everyday coat, we recommend downsizing.
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Eco Conscious
This robe is made using post-consumer recycled polyester with a coating of Bionic Finish® Eco PFC-free durable water-repellent (DWR) and all recycled materials are certified and meet the Global Recycled Standard.
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Waterproof & Windproof Fabrics
More than your changing robe; your personal shelter. Multilayer technology brings superior levels of waterproofing and windproofing compared to other options on the market.
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Thoughtful Details
Beyond pure functionality, the robe has a peached-soft finish that's a delight to touch & subtle inspirational quotes for you to discover.
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Plenty of Pockets
Keep hands warm with deep external pockets. Inside, there's a large internal stash pocket and a zipped chest pocket for your phone & valuables (with a key clip). Each of the zips is fumble friendly too!
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From Sea to City
The robe is designed to look as good on city streets as it does worn on shorelines, with no compromises in practicality.