DRYROBE ADVANCE (LS)

£160 The originators in this market, the 220 team have been wearing Dryrobes since their inception in 2010. Since then, a range of colours, sleeve lengths and accessories have become available and on test here is the trendy camo/pink version. The full-length sleeves can be secured with Velcro and the robe also includes two large outer zipped pockets and a zipped waterproof inner pocket and larger ‘fleece’ pocket. There’s no doubt this robe is bulky, but the benefit there is that it remained the leading choice in our test for pure warmth and cosiness post-swim, which in the British winter has to be the key factor. This UK12 female tester tried a size small and found it had plenty of room inside to change, but was then still close-fitting enough to feel toasty. Fabrics are 100% recycled. Niftily, Dryrobe has also launched a fleece cover (£20) which the robe can be packed into to turn it into a pillow, or a bag for £10.