I've just had some news about this year's version of the coat. It will be available in 2 colours, solid black and 'chocolate/hazelnut' (brown/sand.) Alterations to the construction include:
- soft fleece cuffs at the armholes
- zips all have panels behind for improved windproofing
- slight enlargement of the armholes for easier dressing
- internal pocket
- back panel drawstring restraints snap fastening instead of elastic
- adult-side 'dickey' now adjustable to two sizes
- dickeys made of fleece
- hemp/cotton dickeys available as optional extra, with more stretch than the fleece dickey and in a choice of colours
The standard child-side dickey in the brown coat is estimated to fit up to 18m, the black should fit any child that fits in the coat.
A major change is that the child-side hood is now designed to be removable to be worn separately as a balaclava-style cap. The caphood fastens to the coat with oval buttons and can be adjusted in height with a D-ring and strap construction. Elastic to the rear and face gives the cap a snug fit and the neck closes with Aplix 500, a soft-touch closure that does not catch other materials. Straps can be attached to the hood and secured on the front of the coat for use as a head support for sleeping children.
Babywearing Covers will also be provided with caphoods. Coat caphoods have 'Bambi-style' ears and covers have cat ears, pictures below.
