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Raincoats for Teenage Boys
A raincoat for a teenage boy has to pass two tests: it keeps him dry on the walk to school, and it is something he is happy to be seen in. These raincoats are for boys aged 8 to 15, to go over a school jumper or a hoodie. For padded winter coats, see Teenage Boys' Coats & Jackets.
Buy by height, and remember that older boys can shoot up several centimetres in a school year. A boys' raincoat for age 9 is usually 140 cm, for age 10 it is 146 cm, and a boys' raincoat for age 11 is usually 152 cm. If he is between sizes, go up so the sleeves still cover his wrists over a hoodie. Hang the coat to dry at home rather than leaving it balled up in a bag.
Your questions answered
MINOTI offers raincoats for teenage boys aged 8 to 15, waterproof layers to wear over school uniform or hoodies, in children's sizes measured by height in centimetres.
What size waterproof jacket fits a 13-year-old boy?
A boys' waterproof jacket for age 13 is usually 164 cm. If he is tall for his age, go up one to 170 cm, and check the sleeve length against his arm, as a jacket can fit across the chest but stop short at the wrist.
Does a raincoat need to be bigger to fit over a school blazer?
Yes, allow for it. A blazer adds bulk at the shoulders, so if he wears one every day, go one size up from his height: an 11-year-old who takes 152 cm would suit the 158 cm raincoat.