Our Story

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The Beginnings

It usually starts with the same thought:
"I don’t really want to get in."

Then you do it anyway. And everything changes.

Cold water has a way of pulling you back into yourself. Back into your body. Back into the moment. Back into nature. It doesn’t need to be extreme to matter, it just needs to be real.

That’s why we started ColdWaterCo.

Not just to make gear for cold water swimming, but to make it easier for people to get outside in the first place. Because once you’re there, on the coast, in the water, in the wind, you remember why it matters.

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What we make

We design simple, reliable gear that removes friction from outdoor life.

So getting outside feels easier, not harder.

  • Changing robes that warm you up quickly
  • Waterproof bags that protect what matters
  • Practical gear built for regular use, not occasional moments

No overcomplication. No unnecessary features. Just things that work.

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Person wearing a black jacket with Coldwater Co logo by a lake

Why it matters

Being outside changes how you feel.

Cold water clears your head. Nature slows everything down. And for a moment, things feel simpler. That’s why mental wellbeing sits at the core of what we do.

We support Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH), helping fund mental health and suicide prevention services. A portion of every sale goes towards that work.

Because getting outside shouldn’t just feel good, it should do good too.

No noise. Just better days outdoors.