Kids Hoodies
Kids' hoodies and sweatshirts at Balsa Surf Shop in Porthcawl, covering the usual Welsh weather problem of it being too cold to go home in a t-shirt. Brands include Billabong, Rip Curl, Patagonia and Rhythm.
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Kids Hoodies for Cold Welsh Evenings
What's in the kids hoodies collection
Six hoodies and crew sweatshirts from Billabong, Rip Curl, Patagonia and Rhythm. Most are brushed cotton or cotton-polyester blends with fleece insides, drawstring hoods and front pockets. Graphics range from subtle Patagonia logos to bigger Billabong and Rip Curl surf prints. These are the layer your kid grabs after a surf lesson at Rest Bay, pulls on over a wet swimsuit at Trecco Bay, or wears to school three days a week. Sizes cover roughly ages 4 to 14 depending on brand.
How to choose a kids' hoodie
If it's mainly for after the beach, prioritise a thicker fleece lining and an oversized fit so it goes on easily over damp skin. For layering under a coat in winter, a slimmer Patagonia or Rhythm style works better. Check the hood has a proper lining, not just a single layer of thin cotton, and look for reinforced cuffs if your kid is rough on sleeves. Zip hoodies are handy for younger kids who don't like things pulled over their heads.
Pairs well with
Works with the rest of the kids clothing range, boardshorts and tees for summer, or joggers for winter. Full under-14s range at Kids. Adults after a matching layer can find the grown-up equivalents in womens hoodies.
Pick up in store at Rest Bay
We're five minutes from Rest Bay on Well Street in Porthcawl. Pop in after a beach walk and let them try one on. Saves the returns faff and you can feel how warm the fleece actually is.