The Outerwear Guide

Choosing the Right Outerwear

Choosing the right Outerwear for your kids can feel overwhelming. You want them to be warm, dry, able to move and most of all wiling to put it on so they can go play outside!

We believe that children learn from play – indoor and outdoor - and their clothing must allow for unrestricted movement. Our outerwear is designed for freedom and ease of movement for however your kids move and play outdoors.

Look through our temperature + weather guide below to help figure out exactly what your kids need for hours of outdoor playtime.

Kids are made to explore the world to their hearts' content. Wheat exists to dress them for all life's big and small adventures. We design to support active play year-round in all kinds of weather, with a focus on safety, comfort, premium features, and extended use.

Weather + Temperature Guide

WHEAT's Guide to Picking Perfect Outerwear

Rainy Days

For wet rainy days & west coast vibes the key is a waterproof jacket with sealed seams.

8,000mm Waterproof rating

Welded seams to keep the water out

Easy fit to accommodate layering

Rainwear Collection

Cold Rainy Days

For cold wet rainy days your kids need to stay warm + dry while they play!

9,000mm Waterproof rating

Welded seams

Lightweight warmth built right in

Thermorain Collection

Dry Cool Days

For chilly days in any season flexible lightweight warmth is what your kids need!

Water resistant fabric

3 layers of quilted fabric for warmth

Perfect for all seasons

Thermowear Collection

Cold Winter Snow

For Canadian Winters your kids need waterproof extra warm technical outerwear!

20,000mm Waterproof rating

Rated to -25c

Designed for movement + play during outdoor play

Technical Winter Jackets

Hitting the Slopes

For days on the ski hill your kids need warm flexible gear to keep them dry all day long!

20,000mm Waterproof rating

Rated to -25c

Extra features designed for the ski hill

Ski Collection

A Little Extra Warmth

Need a little extra layer for a super cold day, or a cozy layer on a cool day, fleece brings just the right amount of cozy!

Made from recycled fibers

Soft + oh so cozy

Perfect to wear on its own, or layer under a jacket.

Fleece Collection

Outerwear Features + F.A.Q's

Waterproof Rating

Water column indicates a material’s ability to withstand rain and moisture. The higher the water column, the better the protection in wet weather. A water column of around 8,000–12,000 mm is suitable for extended outdoor use, and as a rule of thumb, 8,000 mm can handle regular rainfall.

For rainy days, rainwear, thermal rainwear and technical outerwear are the perfect choice.

Breathability

Breathability describes how effectively a material transports heat and moisture away from the body. 

A breathability level of around 8,000 g/m²/24h contributes to a comfortable temperature – even during activity. This level of breathability makes technical transitional outerwear ideal for play and movement in changing weather, while in puffer products it helps regulate temperature and ensure comfort in cooler periods.

Warmth

Layers are key for cold winter days. Wheat's Winter Outerwear has a temperature rating of -25c. On cold winter days or if the temperature will be below that we suggest layering with a Merino Wool base layer &/or a fleece midlayer.

Finding the Perfect fit

To find the perfect fit of winter outerwear for your child, it is important to reference our size chart. Choose the closest size to your child's height. Outerwear has a generous fit to it and there is no need to size up.

We have created the Winter Outerwear with a generous fit to accommodate layering and growth over the winter season.

GRS Certification

Wheat is certified to theGlobal Recycled Standard(GRS). Products certified to the GRS contain recycled content that has been independently verified at each stage of the supply chain, from the source to the final product. In addition, social, environmental, and chemical criteria related to processing are required.