Why Scandinavian

How Raindrops began

“It started 16 years ago with my first child Robert and our Labrador, Duke – both very active and in need of plenty of exercise, no matter what the weather. Living in the country, surrounded by fields, mud and puddles, I couldn’t find waterproofs to keep my son warm and dry. I reverted to my family roots in Finland and asked for help.

My aunt came to the rescue and sent me the most amazing waterproof dungarees and jacket which were admired by family, friends and fellow dog walkers. Everyone wanted the same as Robert was wearing and that’s how our family business Raindrops Scandinavia began.”

Nikki Horne, Raindrops Director (and mother of three children)

Simplicity, Style, Quality, Durability

We believe in the Scandinavian values of simplicity, style, quality and durability. Scandinavians are known for their love of the outdoors and their resilience in coping with harsh weather conditions. The companies we work with create children's clothes that are thoughtfully designed, expertly made using high quality fabrics and, perhaps above all, durable to withstand the amount of time children play outdoors.

Tried and tested by children themselves, we are delighted to share our passion for Scandinavian clothing with you and your children as well as the many schools, nurseries and forest schools using Raindrops waterproofs and wellies around the country.

The Finest Scandinavian Brands

Raindrops works with leading manufacturers in Scandinavia who specialise in high performance outdoor clothing.

• Abeko and Nordictells - Finland and Sweden. Founded in 1948, this leading waterproofs manufacturer in Scandinavia and Europe is totally focussed on creating reliable clothing for unreliable weather so that children can keep doing what they love the most - playing outdoors.
• Lindberg - Sweden. Designer brand specialising in unique elk leather and woollen hats, gloves and booties.
• Ketch - Sweden. With over 30 years experience, a firm favourite committed to developing high quality, functional children's ski wear and winter wear.
• Brands4Kids - Denmark. Providing stylish, comfortable, high quality functional clothing for active children.
• Nowali - Sweden. The original manufacturers of the classic hand-finished Swedish children's moccasin.
• Ericson & Saether - Sweden. Makers of our high performance Eskimo snowboots to keep your child's feet warm and dry, the company has a tradition of excellence believing that winter should be kept where it belongs - on the outside!

Raindrops Press Review

“The thought that’s gone into the winter clothing and skiwear – there isn’t just one snowsuit, there are snowsuits for the Alps and snowsuits for the Arctic; there aren’t just jackets for pottering about on the south side of the mountain, but jackets for more extreme conditions. It’s the easy way to kit children out properly for the slopes.” M O’Sullivan, Telegraph, Nov 2010