Premium and sustainable outdoor kids brand Isbjörn of Sweden has once again won the coveted Bäst-i-Test (Best in Test) award in the premium category for its durable Penguin Snowsuit. This is the ninth consecutive time that the snowsuit has come out on top.
The annual test is organized by the Scandinavian Online Test Institute Bäst-i-Test, but it is the actual end-user children who put various snowsuits through their paces. During the harsh winter months, children tested out the Penguin Snowsuit while sledging and playing in the snow in sub-zero temperatures.
The snowsuits were evaluated, after five months of use, by the children’s parents, focusing on functionality, ease of use and other refinements such as overall design and reflectors.
Up against other snowsuits on the market, the bluesign approved Penguin Snowsuit was graded highly for its excellent durability and quality to ensure a long shelf life, plus superior thermal performance, excellent water and abrasion resistance, and for a comfortable fit in all winter activities. The longevity and overall value for money of the Penguin Snowsuit was seen as outstanding, as its high durability ensures Penguin can withstand many harsh winters over several years and many users. The children also loved the fact they could easily take it on and off, having the independence to dress themselves, as well as enjoying wearing the snowsuit in the snow.
Parents who participated in the five-month testing process,s with their children, collectively commented: “Penguin is a simple and stylish snowsuit that works exactly as you want it to. As it has sleeves and legs that can be extended, it never feels bulky or too big, and can last many winter seasons before being handed down to younger siblings. This makes the snowsuit more sustainable and better for the planet – a great example of slow fashion.”
Other accolades were given for “great water resistance, with no moisture penetrating the fabric and the snowsuit looking like new after the winter season.”
Parents also liked the fact that no mid-layer was needed and the recycled PrimaLoft insulation provided non-bulky “perfect temperature” thermal performance, while also being breathable and wind resistant thanks to the PFC-free Bionic Finish Eco durable water repellent outer treatment. The fact that Penguin can also be easily machine washed and dries very quickly was also popular among busy parents.
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