Why People Wear Changing Robes as Coats

Why People Wear Changing Robes as Coats

Changing robes started as practical kit for swimmers and surfers. Now you'll see them on beaches, dog walks, at outdoor events and anywhere the weather turns cold and wet.

September 29, 2026 — Jamie Russell
How to use a changing robe - 7 tips

How to use a changing robe - 7 tips

From getting changed after a cold dip to staying warmer on the walk back, here are seven ways to get more from your changing robe.

September 25, 2026 — Jamie Russell
How to Choose a Changing Robe For Sea Swimming

How to Choose a Changing Robe For Sea Swimming

Choosing the right changing robe can make a big difference before and after a sea swim. From warmth and waterproofing to sizing and sleeve length, here's what to look for.

September 25, 2026 — Jamie Russell
As Seen on Bad Sisters: The Coucon Changing Robe Story

As Seen on Bad Sisters: The Coucon Changing Robe Story

If you've been watching Apple TV+'s critically acclaimed dark comedy Bad Sisters and found yourself wondering about the changing robe — you're not alone. The robe worn on screen is the Coucon Changing Robe, and yes, it's as good in real life as it looks on screen.

Outsider Review - the Best Changing Robe Out There and It’s Irish!

Changing robes have become somewhat of a hot topic in the past number of years.

August 04, 2022 — Charles Russell

STOCK NOTIFICATION

August 07, 2020 — Charles Russell
IRISH HOCKEY TEAM OLYMPICS

IRISH HOCKEY TEAM OLYMPICS

Good luck to Katie Mullan, Irish Hockey Team Captain, for the Summer Olympics in Japan. She may not need her Coucon robe in Japan, but she sure needs it now in her final preparations for the games. 

February 25, 2020 — Charles Russell

JOHN BISHOP, FUNNY MAN, VISITS NORTH ANTRIM COAST

John Bishop stopped at Portrush and had a swim with the Arcadia Bathing Club. While he was visiting, he was presented with a Coucon robe

February 27, 2019 — Charles Russell

THINGS ARE HAPPENING AT COUCONOUTDOOR

We have made a design change to our luxury robe. The Coucon Robe now has internal snug pockets, somewhere to keep your hands warm when conditions become colder.

February 06, 2019 — Charles Russell

Thank you to Causeway Enterprise

Thank you to Causeway Enterprise for their support and encouragement in the early stages of our development and here is what they have to say about us.

July 23, 2018 — Charles Russell

OUTSIDER MAGAZINE REVIEWS COUCON

Outsider Magazine reviews the Coucon luxury robe, and acknowledges that the robe is born and manufactured in Northern Ireland.

March 26, 2018 — Charles Russell

RED BULL DIVER JOINS THE COUCON TEAM

Owen Weymouth, Red Bull professional cliff diver, joins the Couconoutdoor team as our brand ambassador. We are very pleased to have Owen as our brand representative and wearing our luxury robe at all major cliff diving competitions around the world. 

March 15, 2018 — Charles Russell