Coats & Jackets

Whether on the way to school, at the playground, on a bike ride, during a family outing or spending a day by the water, children are active outdoors in all kinds of weather. Our kids' jackets and transitional jackets combine freedom of movement with suitable protection for different activities. Depending on the weather, a range of lightweight softshell jackets, rain jackets and other functional jackets for boys and girls is available.

Especially in spring and autumn, the weather can change within just a few hours. Mornings are cool, temperatures rise later in the day, and wind or rain may occur in between. A transitional jacket for kids should therefore be lightweight enough for active days while providing protection when the weather changes.

Softshell jackets and lightweight functional jackets are particularly suitable for this time of year. They provide sufficient freedom of movement for playing, running or cycling and can be worn over a T-shirt, long-sleeve shirt or fleece, depending on the temperature.

A transitional jacket can also be useful on cool summer days or mild winter days when combined with the right layers.

Not every jacket is designed for the same purpose. What matters most is how active the child is and which weather conditions the jacket needs to protect against.

A softshell jacket for kids is particularly versatile. It is suitable for school and kindergarten as well as for the playground, cycling, hiking, travelling or day trips. Stretchy materials support freedom of movement, while windproof and water-repellent properties can provide additional protection in changeable weather. This makes softshell jackets one of the most practical options for kids' transitional jackets.

When prolonged rain is expected, a waterproof kids' jacket is the more suitable choice. Whether on the way to sports practice, walking in the woods, at a campsite or during a rainy day on holiday, it provides reliable protection against wet weather.

The difference between water-repellent and waterproof is important: A water-repellent jacket protects against light moisture or brief showers. A waterproof rain jacket is designed to withstand significantly heavier rainfall.

In dry and mild weather, a simple additional layer is often enough. Lightweight hooded jackets and casual jackets can be quickly thrown on when mornings are still cool, the wind picks up while watching sports or temperatures drop in the evening.

When sailing, paddling or taking part in other activities directly on the water, wind, spray and splashing water play a greater role than in everyday life. Functional jackets designed for freedom of movement and additional weather protection are particularly suitable for these activities. When sailing, the jacket should always be combined with a suitable buoyancy aid or life jacket.

Children often take part in many different activities throughout the day. A good jacket should therefore be suitable for a variety of situations, from active play and outdoor activities to quieter moments in cool, windy conditions.

In mild temperatures, a T-shirt or long-sleeve shirt is often sufficient. When it gets cooler, a fleece jacket or warm sweater can be added.

Several lightweight layers are particularly practical for active kids: If they get too warm while running, climbing or cycling, a layer can easily be removed. During a break or when temperatures drop, it can be put back on.

For spring and autumn, a softshell jacket such as the MP Ole Softshell Jacket is particularly versatile. It provides freedom of movement and protects against wind and light moisture. For prolonged rain, a waterproof rain jacket is the better choice.

The jacket should provide sufficient freedom of movement without being too loose, as this could allow wind to get underneath. At the same time, there should still be enough room for a long-sleeve shirt or fleece underneath. When trying on the jacket, children can raise their arms, sit down and move around. This makes it easy to check whether the fit is right.