Winter Essentials

RAIN GEAR:

Biddle and Bop This is what I personally have for my kids.  I also like this kids rain suit

Kuling:

• Reflective details for visibility.

• Jacket with a zipper at the front, a detachable hood and elasticated cuffs.

• Pants with adjustable, elasticated shoulder straps, elasticated cuffs and adjustable, detachable silicone foot loops.

• Made with recycled materials.

• Fluorocarbon-free water- and dirt-repellent BIONIC-FINISH®ECO.

• Waterproof

• Windproof

• Material: Main: 100% Recycled Polyester / Coating: 100% Polyurethane.

Kuling rain set:

• taped Seams, windproof, reflectors, foot Loops, removable hood,

• waterproof, dirt repellant material, no fluorocarbons, Bionic Finish Eco, elastic cuffs.

• Material: recycled fabric and polyester.

RAIN BOOTS:

• Hatley:
  - Handmade vulcanized rubber boots,
  - Waterproof,
  - Slip resistant soles,
  - Removable insole,
  - PVC-free.

• Stonz: These are the ones I personally have.
  - 100% waterproof. Toxic-free rubber: Free of toxins, PVC, phthalates, lead, flame retardants and formaldehyde. 
  - CPMA Certified to help their developing feet.
  - Easy to put on, take off and clean.

  -All vegan construction: No animal by-products are used.

• Bisgaard:
  - PTFE and PFC free. The base is polyester
  - Meets the requirements  (BSCI, SMETA)  to ensure the health, ethics, safety, and environment of employees.
  - Made in Portugal and Asia and produced within the EU .
  - Flexible, waterproof rubber boots and rubber soles are made from soft, supple natural rubber free from PVC and phthalate.
  - The leather is tanned with powder extracted from bark, fruit, leaves, and plant roots.

  - Chrome-free, biodegradable, sustainable leather and pure natural felted wool.

SNOW GEAR:

Pyxis snow suit

Burton one piece snow suit These are the ones I personally have.

Burton:

• Snow jackets, puffy jackets and overalls.

• PFC-free DWR coating. Bluesign approved materials use only safe chemicals and reduce impact on both humans and the planet during manufacturing.

• Critically-taped seams lock out the elements

• Vents enhance breathability during short, high-intensity activities and in warmer conditions.

• Chafe-free chin guard

• Snag-free neckline

• ThermacoreECO insulation is lightweight and breathable.  

• Taffeta lining mapped with microfleece back panel for additional warmth

Biddle and Bop:  Features snow jackets and pants. 

JACKETS:

• Jack Wolfskin:
  - Made with at least 90% bluesign -certified textiles and 30% bluesign-certified components,
  - PFC Free,
  - Does not contain perfluorocarbons.

• Three Hills Jacket
  - PFC-free, Bluesign certified,
  - Free of toxic chemicals such as BPA, phthalates, toxic dyes/ perfumes, pesticides, PVC, and added formaldehyde.

• Ropi Jacket
  - PFC-free,
  - Bluesign certified,
  - Free of toxic chemicals (BPA, phthalates, toxic dyes & perfumes, pesticides, PVC, & added formaldehyde). 

• Ecoalf: These are the ones I personally have.
  - Bluesign certification and/or STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX.
  - Made 100% from recycled polyester from plastic recycled bottles and with recycled synthetic feather padding effect (Fellex) Vegan. 

• Puddlegear:
  - PVC and Phthalate free

• Hatley:
  - PVC Free

• Patagonia Jacket: Lining: 100% recycled polyester taffeta with a HeiQ® Eco Dry PFC-free DWR finish.

  -Insulation: 600-fill-power 100% Recycled Down (duck and goose down reclaimed from down products).

• -Shell and lining fabrics are certified as bluesign® approved

• Patagonia vest: Made From Recycled Fishing Nets

  - Shell. PFC-free DWR finish (durable water repellent coating that does not contain perfluorinated chemicals).

  - 600-fill-power 100% Recycled Down (duck and goose down reclaimed from down products).

• Disana wool jacket: 100% organic Merino wool, made in Germany.

• Engel Child Jacket with Zipper, Fleece 

MERINO WOOL BASE LAYER ITEMS:

• Smartwool 

• Reima 

• NUI

• Simple Folk Turtle Neck

CLOTHING:

Disana wool clothing.

Warm & Weather also has Disana wool items.

• sleeveless shirt,

• wool/silk child leggings,

• Child Long Sleeve Shirt,

• Merino Wool/Silk, Solid,

• Child Short Sleeve Shirt, Wool/Silk ,

• Disana Child Aran Knit Sweater, Merino Wool,

• Child Hoody, Merino Wool,

• Child Strunzel Neck Buff /Head Band, Wool/Silk,

• Child Bermuda Shorts, Wool/Silk,

SNOW BOOTS:

• Keen 

SNOW BOOTS:

• Vivo Barefoot

ORGANIC SOCKS + SLIPPERS:

• Little Spruce Organics:  80% organic merino wool, 18% organic cotton, 2% elastane

• Hirsch Natur Child Sock, Mid-Weight, with Ribbed Cuff, Merino Wool

• Baabushka kids wool bootie My children report these are warm and comfortable, yet difficult to put on.

GLOVES + MITTENS + BEANIES:

• Burton

• Little Spruce Organics 100% organic merino and are double layered for extra comfort and warmth.  

• Mittens: 100% organic boiled virgin Merino wool.

• BMS Child Waterproof Rain Mitts, Fleece Lined: 100% Polyester, 100% PU ECO Coating 

• EcoAble  these are also sold on Amazon

• Mini Mioche beanie

Warm and Weather has many winter clothing items that I love.