‘Outerwear’ Category
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Glove Guide
0October 17, 2017 by Polarn O. Pyret
All gloves have their own function. Here you’ll find everything you need to know to choose the right gloves and mittens for your child.
Category Outdoor Play, Outerwear, Rainwear, Winter | Tags: kids, kids outerwear, kids outside, outerwear, outside play, Winter
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How to Dress Your Baby When Its Cold Outside
0October 13, 2017 by Polarn O. Pyret
When you take your baby out on a chilly winter’s day, it’s only natural to believe they need a lot of clothes, but try not to dress your baby too warmly.
Category Newborn & Baby, Outdoor Play, Outerwear | Tags: babies sleeping outside, baby outerwear, newborn outerwear, out door play, Outdoor Play
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Outerwear Symbols You Should Know
0October 13, 2017 by Polarn O. Pyret
Category ECO, Outdoor Play, Outerwear | Tags:
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Wool – Nature’s Super Material
0October 6, 2017 by Polarn O. Pyret
Category Outdoor Play, Outerwear, Winter | Tags:
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Shell vs. Rainwear
0August 24, 2017 by Polarn O. Pyret
Shell or traditional rainwear Shell or traditional rainwear – what’s the best choice? We’ve put together a handy table comparing the advantages and disadvantages of both products. Further down the page, you can read about the different qualities of shell and traditional rainwear in greater detail. SHELL garments are usually recommended for more lively activities because they are flexible, durable and work well with the layering principle. TRADITONAL RAINWEAR Traditional rain garments are usually recommended for more sedate activities, such as sitting in a sandpit, because they are easy to clean and don’t need the same breathability. Breathability Yes. Breathability No. Water resistant Yes. Water resistant Yes. Our most waterproof garments. Layering principle Yes. Work well as one of multiple layers. Layering principle No, lack …
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SHELL OR TRADITIONAL RAINWEAR?
1March 10, 2017 by Polarn O. Pyret
Shell or traditional rainwear Shell or traditional rainwear – what’s the best choice? We’ve put together a handy table comparing the advantages and disadvantages of both products. Further down the page, you can read about the different qualities of shell and traditional rainwear in greater detail. SHELL garments are usually recommended for more lively activities because they are flexible, durable and work well with the layering principle. TRADITONAL RAINWEAR Traditional rain garments are usually recommended for more sedate activities, such as sitting in a sandpit, because they are easy to clean and don’t need the same breathability. Breathability Yes. Breathability No. Water resistant Yes. Water resistant Yes. Our most waterproof garments. Layering principle Yes. Work well as one of multiple layers. Layering principle No, lack …
Read More!Category Outdoor Play, Outerwear, Rainwear, Spring, Uncategorized | Tags: camp, children, jackets, kids, Outdoors, play, rain, Raincoats, Rainwear, school, shell, traditional
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POLARN O. PYRET TESTS – WATER RESISTANCE
0March 10, 2017 by Polarn O. Pyret
Polarn O. Pyret takes product safety and quality very seriously. Our clothes should be made of quality fabrics that are comfortable and durable; in other words, they should live up to your expectations. Our products undergo rigorous quality-assurance tests. Only the best garments are allowed to go into production. When it rains Rainproof garments can be made of different materials, which are more or less suitable depending on your child’s level of activity. If your child spends a lot of time sitting still, traditional rainwear is a good choice and if your child is very active, waterproof shell garments that breathe are a better option. To find out more about traditional rainwear and shell garments, please take a look at our comparison here. Our waterproof …
Read More!Category Outdoor Play, Outerwear, Rainwear, Spring, Uncategorized | Tags: boots, camp, childern, gear, jackets, kids, Outdoors, play, rain, rainproof, school, shell garments, water resistance
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WHAT ARE WELLIES?
0March 10, 2017 by Polarn O. Pyret
The Wellington boot is a type of boot that was worn and popularized by Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington. This novel “Wellington” boot became a staple of hunting and outdoor wear for the British aristocracy in the early 19th century. Wellington boots were at first made of leather. However in 1852, Charles Goodyear, introduced the wholly waterproof, Wellington-type rubber boot which became an instant success. The lower cost and ease of rubber “Wellington” boot being entirely waterproof, lent itself immediately to being the preferred protective material to leather in all forms of industry. Farmers would be able to come back home with clean, dry feet. Now Wellington boots, almost always simply called rain boots, rubber boots, billy boots, galoshes or gum-boots, are popular in …
Read More!Category Outdoor Play, Outerwear, Rainwear, Spring | Tags: Rainwear
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OUTDOOR GAMES
0February 22, 2017 by Polarn O. Pyret
OUTDOOR GAMES In the right clothes, you can play outdoors all year round. Here are tips for three fun games. RUN AND FIND What you need: Pieces of paper, pencils and lots of energy for running Each player gets one or more pieces of paper and writes the name of an object on each piece of paper. The pieces of paper are placed in a pile or in a container if you have one. The players divide into two teams. One person from each team takes one piece of paper; these two players set off at the same time to find the object that is written on their piece of paper. The first player to come back with their object gets one point. Continue until …
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KEEP IT UNDER THE HAT
0February 17, 2017 by Polarn O. Pyret
Keep it under the hat Did you know that increased amounts of body heat escape through our heads when we forget to wear a hat? The secret is finding the right one! Children who move around a lot, tend to keep warm don’t need as much on their heads as children who sit still when they play. Watch how your child plays and feel the back of her neck to determine if it’s warm or cold – that will give you an idea of their body temperature. A thinner cap is best, or a balaclava that also covers part of the face, topped with a windproof cap. Then you can take the windproof cap off to ventilate without exposing the head directly to the cold. …
Read More!Category Outerwear, Winter | Tags: childern, hats, infants, newborn, Outdoors, spring, summer, Winter
