After a short summer in Russia, a period of cold, rain and snow begins. Caring parents try to protect their children from colds and infections and choose warm suits for fall and winter. The Finnish company Reima is known in many parts of the world and especially fell in love with ours. After all, warm, comfortable and waterproof suits are made specifically for such a climate. You can read more about reviews of Reima children's clothing in this article. In it you will also find a description of the characteristics and types of products.
Reima Firm: Quality and Reliability
The company's slogan sounds like “More time on the street!”. Good idea, right? Indeed, despite the bad weather and cold, children must move and spend as long as possible in the fresh air. The founders of the company made this idea the main goal in the production of Reima outerwear and footwear. Finnish production was founded in 1944 and initially produced overalls.
In 1969, the company's engineers invented the unique Enstex technology, which glorified Reima. It combined several qualities: strength and water-repellent ability, which was especially true in the Scandinavian climate. The company's sales were growing steadily, and it successfully flourished in the 90s, when the main buyer did not become: the USSR fell apart. Caught on the verge of bankruptcy, Reima was struggling to survive with the help of new products, takeover and decentralization. In 2004, the managers decided to return to their main audience - children from 0 to 12 years old, and the rest of the clothing line was closed. Since then, the Finnish company has grown steadily. Now it is flourishing, offices are open in many countries of the world, and the company's sales volume is more than 74 million euros per year.
Company Assortment
In the 21st century, manufacturers of children's clothing are preoccupied with the same problems as their predecessors: children's health. Proper activity and movement is becoming increasingly difficult to organize in the proper amount. What tricks do modern parents not resort to. Recently, Reima introduced the world a new development of ReimaGO. A special activity sensor, built into the jumpsuit, studies the level of movement of the child per day. Information is transmitted to a smartphone, where in a funny application a child can track their achievements and receive virtual prizes for them, pass levels. With this innovation, an active childhood is guaranteed for your child.
As for the other requirements for Reima children's clothing, they remain the same: dry and warm. What can a Finnish company offer caring parents?
- Children's clothing Reima: a standard series that has medium water resistance (5000 mm water column). This indicator means the amount of water per meter of tissue that the membrane can withstand. In the Reima series only the main seams are glued.
- Clothing labeled Reimatec: Highly waterproof. The indicators for this line of overalls are 10,000-15,000 mm of water. All seams are taped. You can safely put on such a jacket in the rain and in the snow, without fear that it will get wet.
- Reimatec + technology: the most reliable protection against bad weather. A membrane with indicators above 15,000 mm will withstand any puddles and downpours, while letting in air and protecting it from the cold. This series can be recognized by the black labels.
Outerwear
Jackets "Reima" often cause distrust among parents because of their lightness. We are all accustomed to the heavy and voluminous down jackets that our parents dressed us in childhood. And also woolly spiky pants. With the development of new technologies, all this is a thing of the past. Reima's down jackets are thin, while perfectly protecting from the cold. The company includes many units that produce certain series of clothing. Let's try to understand them, because the properties of overalls also depend on the name.
- ReimaTEC - got its name in honor of the eponymous membrane, which glorified the company. It is not blown, does not get wet, but at the same time retains heat and breathes. Now you can not be afraid that your child will sweat - the polyamides from which the protective fabric is made, perfectly remove moisture, leaving the clothes inside dry. But such jackets are suitable only for active games and running in the fresh air. Why? Everything is simple - there is practically no insulation in these clothes. It can be worn at sub-zero temperatures, but only with a fleece undercoat. For lovers of quiet walks and kids, there are other, more suitable Reima series.
- Reima TEC-X - as you can tell by the name, it is designed for extreme winter conditions. In such clothes it is good to ride skiing or cheesecakes. Your child will not get wet, will not freeze, while clothes will not hamper his movements. You can walk in these Reima down jackets at temperatures from +5 to -20 degrees.
- Reima Play - made of the same breathable membrane, which does not allow moisture to pass from the outside, but displays it from the inside. In it, your child will be comfortable playing outdoors in temperatures from +5 to -10 degrees.
- Reima Casual or just Reima is made without the use of special fabric. A small amount of insulation (150 g) and low water resistance (3000 mm) make Reima overalls - spring wearable only up to -5 degrees.
- Reima KIDDO - a combination of the classic ReimaTEC and the "casual" series. The upper part is made without the use of a membrane, but the pants are waterproof. Is it enough for your child not to get wet - you decide.
- Reima Minitec is a special series for the smallest customers. Clothing for newborns and children up to 12 months old is made of soft and pleasant to the touch fabric. 140 grams of insulation along with the undercoat make games and walks possible at temperatures up to -15 degrees. The butt of the Minitec models is insulated, because kids often sit down to "rest" when they just learn to walk.
- Down jacket "Reima" - if usually jackets are available with synthetic filler, then these models are made using real fluff. Warm, durable and comfortable jumpsuit can be worn up to -30 degrees below zero.
Winter clothes
Seasonality of Reima brand clothing takes into account the temperatures of the seasons. Jackets "Reima" for the winter period must come with a filler. The company traditionally uses synthetic material, which in its warming properties is not inferior to traditional fluff. Isosoft together with the Reimatek membrane allow you to wear jackets and overalls up to -20 degrees. The Finnish company also has options for colder winters: up to -30 degrees. These are already down jackets with completely finished seams, but without a membrane. Such jumpsuits are only available for children no older than 2 years old, and the dimensional grid ends at 86 cm. Older children are more active and will be warm enough in Reima coat with isosoft.
To prevent the child from freezing in them, Reima recommends using the following order of layers of clothing:
- Thermal underwear: you must wear it on your naked body, without tights and T-shirts. Thermal underwear has one goal - to remove moisture and allow the skin to “breathe”.
- The second layer is a warm fleece boot, which keeps the air between the layers warm and prevents the child from freezing.
- Well, the last part is the jumpsuit itself with a special membrane that does not allow cold and moisture to pass through, but at the same time gives the body the ability to remove moisture out through special micropores.
Reviews of Reima children's clothing confirm that so many layers are enough for the baby to not freeze and in severe frost, provided there is sufficient activity.
But still, there are no specific temperature indicators for overalls - after all, each child is individual. Someone is more mobile, and someone less. Some children have poor circulation, which may affect susceptibility to cold. In any case, among the huge range of Reima, you can choose the right clothes for your child. To simplify the selection, the company introduced special characters - snowflakes, which you can see on the labels. One snowflake indicates a slight degree of warming (up to 100 g) - such overalls are considered demi-season. Two - medium degree (160 g). In these jackets you can already walk in the winter, the main thing is not to forget about the "additional layers". The warmest option - with three snowflakes - can be worn up to -30 degrees.
Demi-season overalls
What worries parents most when they go for a walk with their baby in spring or fall? Heat, dryness, comfort and cleanliness! Children's clothing Reima fully meets all these requirements.
Demi-season models come without insulation, but the proprietary membrane still protects against rain and moisture. And removing dirt from such a jacket is as easy as shelling pears - you just need to wipe it with a damp cloth. On the labels of demi-season suits you can find the designations in the form of droplets:
- 1 drop: the jacket can withstand light rain, but you should not count on more.
- 2 drops: the child will be comfortable playing in the rain, but the membrane will not stand for a long time.
- 3 drops: in this jumpsuit, you can confidently jump in puddles and build snowmen: he definitely won’t let moisture pass ”
- 4 drops: clothes for professional sports where there is contact with moisture (for example, melted snow).
Reima suits for girls for spring and autumn are made in bright, pleasant colors and are sewn with reflective elements that will add safety to your walks. The fitted silhouette and interesting cut will appeal to any girl.
Footwear
In addition to outerwear, Reima also offers children's shoes. She is distinguished by the same Finnish quality as overalls with jackets. Suitable even for the coldest winters, shoes are made of several layers. Bottom, waterproof, protects from moisture. And above the ankle, soft material begins that comfortably wraps around the foot. In such boots it is convenient to run and play, without being afraid that they will get wet. It’s easy to find the right size of Reima’s boots in the store: just remove the insole and attach it to the child’s foot. The special Happy Fit pattern will help you determine if this pair is suitable or not. Children's Reima shoes are pleasant to wear and comfortable for daily walks in the fresh air.
Hats
Reima hats have the same qualities as outerwear. At first glance, they are quite thin and can only withstand a slight frost. But this is a misleading impression. Reima hats have a secret: a special rubberized part in the ear area, which protects against wind. You can not be afraid that your child will get otitis media from the fact that he had a neck or a head. Plus, in this area, the Finns use the principle of multi-layered. Putting on a hat a special "helmet" covering the forehead and neck, a child can walk on the street for several hours at temperatures up to -20 degrees.
Dimensions
For comfortable wearing, a correctly selected Reima size is required. The costumes of the Finnish company are larger, so you need to subtract 6 cm from the standard size for your baby. Reima offers a universal grid of measurements and warns that it is not the clothes that you need to measure, but the child. What indicators do you need to consider when buying jackets and overalls?
- The length or height of the child from the crown to the heels. Remember that the jumpsuit is measured with the hood.
- Girth of chest, waist and hips.
- A side seam that runs from the middle of the abdomen to the foot and is especially important for semi-overalls.
- Inseam (from perineum to heel).
- Arm length with shoulder.
To determine the correct size of the Reima shoe, add +1.5 cm to the current size of the child. This length will be enough for proper growth and leg formation.
Prices and discounts "Reima"
Like any other store, the company arranges seasonal sales and makes discounts on models from past collections. Despite this, the maximum discount rate at Reima does not exceed 20-30%. Large stores sometimes make big sales, such as Black Friday. On them you can find goods with a 70% discount, but the most popular sizes sell out very quickly. Therefore, if you want to buy the Reima item at a discount, study the market in advance. As for the regular price, you can buy winter overalls for about 8 thousand rubles, and demi-season ones - for 5 000-6 000 rubles.
Reviews
Reviews about children's clothing company Reima only positive. Parents really like the thoughtfulness with which the company relates to their products. Subtle but important elements that are overlooked by other manufacturers play a large role in everyday convenience. Reflective particles, rubberized parts, the ability to tighten and adjust the jumpsuit to fit the child are what Reima likes. Especially good reviews about Reima children's clothing from moms of boys. Who, if not they, should know the whole truth about the impermeability of these suits! Nevertheless, jackets and trousers stand the test of water, snow and wind with dignity, and the children return home clean and dry. Perhaps Reima provides the best combination of price and quality in the Russian market. Overalls of this brand are often passed from one child to another, especially without losing quality, they are so durable and high-quality. Buying Reima brand children's clothing, you can be sure that it will serve a long and good service.