Hi, my son has sensory issues and I'm yet to find a rain jacket or winter coat that doesn't make 'that scratchy sound'
He is a young teen, and needs a relatively plain navy or black jacket/coat.
Any ideas? I'm lost!
Thank you.
AIBU?
Sensory friendly rain jacket/ coat
MochaShots · 06/09/2022 22:36
Skulldrudgery · 06/09/2022 22:42
My sensory boys love these M&S jackets . Light and soft. Not the most waterproof but we live in a very rainy area and they wear them year round without an issue. www.marksandspencer.com/stormwear-lightweight-padded-ombre-jacket-6-16-yrs-/p/clp60544337?color=BLUEMIX#intid=prodflag_plp_ts_QP_45|pid_pg1pip48g2r10c0
We get them every year in different colours
powershowerforanhour · 06/09/2022 22:45
Felted wool coat, like a pea coat worn by naval types?
Chouetted · 06/09/2022 23:13
I have a nice thick felted coat (well, cape). It's just normal cloth and doesn't make noise. It's rainproof by thickness, not modern technology, so it won't be appropriate if he's going ghyll scrambling, but it's fine for walking about in the rain.
Pashazade · 06/09/2022 22:45
We got one from mountain warehouse that's a soft waterproof. DS sometimes has issues with texture but likes this one. I don't think it sounds scratchy but....the inside is soft have just rubbed it and it doesn't crinkle...sorry not the most helpful response but they do usually have a good selection on display so maybe you could go look.
I don't know if the sound it makes is the wrong kind of scratchy as I'm aware there can be a range for these things! Good luck.
ducktape · 07/09/2022 11:43
A softshell jacket is what you need I think, my daughter is the same (she wears a padded hiking jacket from decathlon as she also can't bear the feel of a proper waterproof). I have a trespass softshell.
You do sacrifice some waterproofing for the non-rustle, it's OK for a shower but won't withstand a downpour
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