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If you've ever slipped into a changing robe after a swim or ice plunge and wished you could keep it on for the rest of the day, Dryrobe's latest update on their iconic product is sure to pique your interest.
The new Dryrobe Nexus - a sleeker, city-ready evolution of the brand's Advance Changing Robe - has been designed to take you from cold-water dips to drizzly commutes without missing a beat. And for me, it's genuinely changed the game.
Dryrobe Nexus
Dryrobe Nexus bridges the gap between technical changing robe and stylish parka, delivering a sleeker silhouette that looks great on while still providing ample space to change comfortably inside.
Boasting incredible waterproofing, cosy and quick-dry inner fleece and sleek design that looks as good waterside as it does on the tube, the Nexus is a cold weather (and cold water) staple.
As someone who goes from dodging puddles on the city commute one week to cold water dipping in Cornwall the next, I'm always searching for outerwear that can do it all.
Dryrobe's newest release, the Nexus, claims to link both worlds: technical, warm and practical enough for the shoreline yet refined enough for the school run, gym dash or commute.
With outdoor swimming now more popular than ever, the Dryrobe Changing Robe has already cemented itself as a post-dip essential - and now the Nexus takes that functionality into everyday life.
It's warmth, waterproofing, practicality and style in one - a coat that feels as at home waterside than it does on the tube.
At its core is an industry-leading 30,000mm waterproof outer, crafted from a tough, matte-finish ripstop nylon that's fully taped at the seams for complete protection in heavy rain, alongside a PFC-free BIONIC-FINISH ECO DWR coating to help water bead off the surface rather than soak in.
No leaky seams, no exceptions.
Inside lies the brand's fast-drying back2skin technology, offering the perfect balance of cosiness and moisture-wicking capability, warming you up quickly post-dip without feeling heavy or bulky during daily wear.
Boasting additional innovative touches like YKK® AQUAGUARD® zips for total weather protection, a peaked, adjustable fleece-lined hood, as well as reach-through pockets that allow access to mid-layers without unzipping, Nexus truly has every eventuality covered.
Growing up in Devon, frequently visiting family in Cornwall and now living in London, the value of a Dryrobe has always been obvious to me. Wild swimming has been part of my life for years - but wetsuit or swimsuit, the hardest part has always been getting out of the water.
Hence, the Dryrobe has solidified itself in my household as an essential, a don't-go-to-the-beach-without-it item, a saving grace for getting out of your wet things easily or simply cosying up post dip and admiring the view.
Standing on a cold, wet and windy shoreline post-surf session one day and navigating a dreary London commute the next, the idea of a layer suited to both felt like an impossibility. That is, until the Nexus came along.
Pitched as the hybrid solution for anyone switching between outdoor adventure and everyday life, the new Dryrobe Nexus has become my staple for everything from chilly morning gym trips and rainy commutes to Brixton rooftop cold plunges.
The latter was my first test of the Nexus, as I swapped my morning in the office with a waltz between sauna and tub of icy water at Brixton's Rooftop Saunas.
After a dunk that took my breath away followed by the 'welcoming' arms of London's 2 degree morning air, slipping on the Nexus was the instant respite I desperately needed.
Met with the cosy touch of fleece and gentle weight of the robe, my chills instantly vanished. The internal fleece dried in seconds, with zero damp clinginess I admit I had expected.
I easily got changed within it afterwards too, with great help from the reach-through pockets (and yes, I was wearing jeans. And socks. Ultimate test: passed.)
But where the Nexus truly comes into its own for me is as a jacket - because sadly I spend more time commuting and walking through cold and rainy London than I do in Cornwall’s crystal-clear coves.
Sleek in black and looking perfectly at home over jeans and trainers, my Dryrobe Nexus has become part of my daily uniform, keeping me incredibly cosy and dry every time I leave the house and crucially doesn’t make me look like a surfer who took a wrong turn.
This isn’t just a changing robe. It’s a genuinely stylish everyday coat.
A worthwhile buy for the money? Absolutely. Warm, waterproof, practical and understated, the Nexus has made me wish winter would last a bit longer simply so I can keep wearing it. Colour me obsessed.
Founder of Dryrobe, Gideon Bright, commented on the Nexus: 'We wanted to create a changing robe that offers a more refined, tailored aesthetic for everyday use without ever compromising on the core performance we're known for.
'By introducing a more streamlined fit, a lighter-weight lining and an industry-leading 30,000mm durable waterproof outer, we've created a changing robe that feels just as natural in an urban environment as it does on the shoreline - protecting you from the harshest elements, wherever and whenever you need it.'