Waterproof textiles
Mud pants for children: weatherproof clothing against cold and wet
Mud pants protect children from dirt, cold and moisture while playing
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There’s no such thing as bad weather for children: whether it’s raining or storming has no effect on the little rascals’ natural urge to move. So that you stay dry even on wet days when playing outdoors, mud pants have proven their worth.
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Playing in the sandpit, dashing through puddles, digging in the mud: Small children really enjoy the playground, even when the weather is bad. So that your clothing stays dry even when it rains and you don’t catch a cold on cold days, mud pants are the ideal companion: They are windproof and waterproof, hard-wearing and warm (if you opt for a lined version). The integrated suspenders and rubber straps, which are attached under the feet, are particularly practical – they don’t slip when playing. What else you should pay attention to when buying is summarized below.
These are the most important purchase criteria
- mud pants can grow with your children, so you should choose one size larger – the suspenders allow each model to be adapted to the body. Especially since you have to plan more space for the rubber boots, over which you later pull the foot straps over them.
- Make sure that the materials are waterproof (from a water column of 1500 mm, otherwise the protection is only temporary) and the seams are firmly welded – this is the only way you can be sure that your child’s normal clothing will stay dry even in wind and rain .
- Loud Eco test many mud pants for children are contaminated with pollutants. To be sure that manufacturers do not use PFC for impregnation, you should look for a “Oeko-Tex Standard 100“Certification (class 1) value or the seal of a specialist institute.
- Last but not least, you can make sure when you buy them that the mud pants for children are machine washable – so that you can clean them thoroughly every now and then. Through regular use, the material can get very dirty and should therefore be able to be washed.
Comparison of mud pants for children
1. Star Thaler
The Sterntaler mud pants are waterproof (with welded seams) and washable. The straps can be adjusted and the width can be adjusted using integrated snaps. The material is reinforced on the knees and bottom so that it doesn’t wear out so quickly. The reflective strips ensure more visibility in the dark. Here is the model.
2. Quechua
the Quechua mud pants is waterproof (2000 mm water column) and – according to the manufacturer – free of PFC. The seams are also taped, so your child stays dry even on wet days when playing outside. The knee and seat area has also been reinforced here. There are also buttons on the side to put the pants on and off faster.
3. Tchibo
The mud pants from Tchibo are windproof, breathable and waterproof (5000 mm water column). It is made from recycled material and has sealed seams – the model has also been treated with an environmentally friendly evoPel impregnation. Thanks to the integrated microfleece lining, the pants should keep you warm even on cold days. Here is the model.
4. Lupilu
the Mud pants from Lidl has taped seams and is (according to the manufacturer) not only wind and waterproof, but also lined with warm fleece. Inside there is a name tag for kindergarten or daycare – the model also has side snaps and reflective details. It can therefore be adjusted in length and width.
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