dryrobeterritories
dryrobe was designed by Gideon Bright - a UK based surfer with over 30 years experience in the water.
The first dryrobe was based on an idea Gideon’s mum had when he was a teenager. Surfing all year round, Gideon found that getting changed outside in the cold winter was not fun! Handy with a sewing machine, his mum decided to create something to make getting changed outdoors more comfortable. This change robe was like a huge cape with waterproof material on the outside, a towel lining and a hood. After initially being quite dismissive of it, the cape soon became an essential piece of kit whenever Gideon and his friends went surfing.
Gideon always had the old waterproof and windproof ‘robe’ idea in the back of his mind but didn’t really think to develop it. It took one freezing cold winter's day years later, stood in a car park, in the rain with a soggy towel robe on, for him to decide to make something better.
Initially setting himself up in his garden shed and after working on several designs and experimenting with different materials, Gideon developed a front zipping change robe, that combined both a warm, advanced towel lining with a waterproof and windproof protective outer layer. The first-ever ‘dryrobe’ was sold online in December 2010.
The dryrobe has received high praise since its launch and has become a very familiar sight on both beaches and on the backs of elite athletes all over the world. It has now become an essential companion not just for surfers but for swimmers, triathletes, obstacle course racers and virtually all outdoor sports have embraced the benefits of staying warm while changing outdoors, after events or just hanging about outdoors.
dryrobes can often be seen being worn by sports stars and celebrities at events. dryrobe have also partnered with some of the world’s biggest brands and teams to supply them with kit; including Red Bull, GoPro, Ross Edgley's Great British Swim, Sport Relief and Team GB at the Rio Olympics in 2016.
A small selection of organisations we are proud to supply and work with
dryrobe® partnered with adidas® to supply Team GB with kit for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
The Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series uses custom dryrobe® Advance change robes to keep their athletes warm.
We have worked with Surfing England as it has evolved over the years to provide the upcoming surfing talent with the best kit available.
We are the Official supplier to the Obstacle Course Racing World Championships.
Neptune Steps is one of the most brutal swim events out there. Red Bull use custom event dryrobes in the UK and Sweden.
dryrobe partnered with adidas to supply Team GB kit for Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
We supplied dryrobe to multiple Sport Relief challenges for the participants support team.
ÖTILLÖ - the founders of Swimrun - use dryrobes at their event around the World.
We supply GoPro with co-branded dryrobes to look after their ambassadors and athletes.
The Royal Life Saving Society use dryrobe for their staff and to treat cold water victims.
We supply Extreme with custom branded dryrobes to keep their athletes and ambassadors covered.
We make the SPARTAN dryrobe. Spartan is a leading global brand in the sport of Obstacle Course Racing.
Obstacle Course Racing giants, Tough Mudder, choose dryrobe to keep warm.
Trail running events for all. The Outdoors Awaits.
Adidas and dryrobe partnered to supply Team GB athletes at the Rio Olympic Games
