When you’re travelling, it’s important to choose the right outfit for your destination. In some countries, insect bites can be a real threat, so protecting yourself from these pests is essential. Craghoppers is actually the only permanent insect repellent clothing brand, and their Craghoppers Nosilife clothing was the perfect choice for our upcoming trip to Thailand.
Stay Protected with Anti Mosquito Clothing
The innovative NosiLife treatment is integrated into the fabric, repelling insects for the lifetime of your garments. Their clothing has been tested by an independent laboratory and is proven to ward off insects such as mosquitoes.
Wearing NosiLife gear will ensure 90% less mosquito bites. As they generally make a bee-line for me, this is music to my ears! Yet the benefits don’t stop there – the range also includes UPF 50+ sun protection and an anti-bacterial treatment for moisture control.
It’s available for both adults and children, with a complete collection of travel accessories and clothing. We tested some key items from the Craghoppers Nosilife Autumn/Winter range in Thailand.
Craghoppers Nosilife Dresses
One of our favourite items in the Nosilife range is the Aurora Long Dress. In a soft jersey fabric, it has a subtle navy and white pattern.
This handy travel dress can actually be converted from a dress into a skirt, by rolling down the top and tying the neck strap around your waist. It looks equally at home on the beach in Phuket or in the centre of Bangkok.
The monochrome color is very easy to wear. Many people in Bangkok are wearing dark clothing and once you cover your shoulders with a shawl, this dress is perfect for visiting the temples. It has good freedom of movement which is very welcome with the humidity levels in Bangkok.
Craghoppers Nosilife Shirts
We also highly recommend the Craghoppers Nosilife shirts, which we also tried out in the Everglades, Florida. They’re perfect for protecting yourself against the sun and repelling mosquitoes and other insects.
For our Thailand trip, we chose a Nosilife Adventure Long Sleeved Shirt in Optic White. As you can see, it really is a gleaming shade of white.
With a flattering tailored fit, it has lots of technical details like a solarshield, cooling collar, an integrated sunglasses wipe and drying loops. It’s smart enough to go from the beach to a chic restaurant.
The roll-up sleeves come in really handy too when the heat is on. Paul liked this so much that he’s already worn it on a subsequent return trip to the Everglades and found it very breathable, even on a kayaking excursion.
As for me, this Nosilife Adventure Long Sleeved Shirt in Desert Orange came in equally useful. We already have a similar beige shirt that we tried out on safari in Tanzania. This comfy travel shirt is insect repellent and its wicking fabric moved moisture away from the body.
The cooling neck panel helps you to keep your cool in the sun and the roll-up sleeves and sunglasses wipe are very useful.
Paul usually packs a few polo shirts, as they’re a dressier alternative to a T-shirt. He chose the Nosilife Gilles Short Sleeved Polo for this reason and wore it on a visit to Breeze in Bangkok. With a tailored fit, it is lightweight and super soft.
Craghoppers Nosilife Skirts
I’m wearing a Nosilife Bailly Skirt which also has a stripey design but in a watermelon shade. The jersey fabric is incredibly comfortable, with a loose, wide waistband.
Best Travel Trousers for Women
When it’s this hot, you really don’t want to be wearing anything too restrictive. There is also a small security pocket built into the waist, which would be very useful for holding bank notes or a credit card. It also repels insects and is designed to be easily washable. Perhaps ourfavourite Craghoppers item, and one of their bestsellers, are their Kiwi Pro Stretch Trousers. It’s no exaggeration to say that they are the most comfortable travel trousers that we have found.
I first tried a pair on our honeymoon, travelling to Florida. This pair are in a flattering mushroom colour that goes with most tops. I wore them on the plane journey as their stretch fabric means that you can sleep in them easily.
They’re pretty high tech too, with a stain resistant finish, UPF 50+ SolarShield, SmartDry fabric, 3 zipped pockets and a convenient sunglasses wipe. There’s even a heel tape to prevent wear and tear at the bottom of the trousers.
Craghoppers Nosilife Jackets for Men and Women
Paul and I also tried a couple of jackets from the Craghoppers Nosilife Autumn/Winter range. His was a Nosilife Desert 3 in 1 Jacket in dark khaki.
With a tailored fit, it’s a stylish piece combining UV protection and insect repellent properties with a quilted inner gilet for extra insulation. Whilst the removable gilet was a bit too warm for Thailand’s climate, he has since worn this jacket on our recent skiing trip, in the evening for après-ski.
You could also wear the gilet on its own, although the khaki and mustard colours make a pleasing contrast when worn together. There’s a whole host of technical features including a Climaplus insulating layer, moisture control and SolarShield UPF 50+ sun protection as well as the all important Craghoppers NosiLife insect repellent. Paul particularly likes the 6 pockets, including the handy inner passport one.
My Ruhi Lite Jacket was a fantastic shade of electric pink. It’s actually approved by The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award – famous for their youth adventure expeditions.
Extremely lightweight, it takes up hardly any room in the suitcase. In fact you can pack it into a pocket – very handy in case of an unforeseen downpour.
It has reflective trims on the sleeves, ensuring visibility in the dark. There are occasional tropical storms in Thailand so the built in hood and waterproof fabric are extremely practical. With an adjustable hem and a clever Ordnance survey map pocket, it’s the perfect companion for your adventures.
For more information on the Craghoppers Nosilife range, check out www.craghoppers.com.
Which of these smart casual items do you like the best? Do you have a favourite item of travel clothing of your own?
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What an amazing concept – I was not aware of Craghoppers Nosilife Clothing. Love how versatile their collection is – you look gorgeous in their Aurora long dress and how clever that their kiwi trousers come with sunglass wipes! Paul looks great in his white shirt and panama hat 🙂
Miriam
www.londonkitchendiaries.com
Thanks very much, Miriam – we’ve been getting a lot of wear out of those clothes
Guess what I’m doing right now? I’m about to stock up on Craghoppers Nosilife for our upcoming travels – I get terrible mosquito bites, I have an allergic reaction to them so this is perfect as I never find that the sprays do anything! My favourite outfit of you is the desert orange shirt – its a great colour on you!
They’ve got some really nice travel clothes at the moment – like you, I detest mosquito bites!
I need this in my life!! I always get so badly bitten by mosquitos that it’s great to know there’s something stylish to protect you.
Me too, they definitely have it in for me 😉
OMG that sunset looks spectacular
Candice | Beauty Candy Loves
It has to be seen to be believed, Candice
I never knew that asthma sufferers were more attractive to mosquitoes, that’s interesting. Maybe I’m emitting a lot of carbon dioxide too as they love me, I’ve heard they prefer women to men as the flesh is sweeter but that could be a myth
Hi Suze,
Brilliant idea! We have been assaulted by skeeters in Phuket, Chiang Mai and Koh Lanta. Chiang Mai especially, because of the condo’s location on the Ping River. Having mosquito-proof gear is incredibly helpful and tossing in the fact that it’s glam-looking, well, even better.
Ryan
I was wondering for a minute what skeeters were until I realized – we nickname them mozzies here in the UK. We certainly heard a few of them buzzing around in Phuket and although the hotel sprayed the area so we were fine there, I was glad to have the protective clothing for dining away from the hotel at dusk!
Wow what a tan, beautiful pics and superb idea for the clothes. Having specifics built into clothes makes it all so much easier. On an aside I can never get Disqus to work. I wonder how many people give up commenting it drives me up the wall 🙁 Lucy x
Sorry to hear that about Disqus, hopefully it’s also possible to comment via Twitter on here but let me know if not?
This sounds and looks amazing. Pests can definitely ruin the trip, so having clothes that help is a great idea.
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
I think the worst thing about insect bites is the constant itching, so it’s good to prevent them biting in the first place!
I have been attacked by mosquitos and sand flies a few times already and as I react allergic to moquistos bites I’m always on the lookout for natural repellents that can help. Great to know about Craghoppers and their special fabric!
I’ll have to watch out for sand flies, I don’t think I’ve been bitten by any yet but it’s only a matter of time ;-). Glad that you found this article useful and thanks for stopping by
Excellent idea! Finally someone thought about the nuisance of mosquitos and invented something more pleasant than the insect repellant. And they even came up with some very nice clothes cut out of this special fabric. Thanks for sharing this, Suze. I love it!
My pleasure, Anda – and I agree that insect repellent can be pretty unpleasant and potentially unhealthy. This is a much safer alternative
You guys are such a cute traveling couple
xo
www.laurajaneatelier.com
Ah that’s kind, Paul will be happy
Girl, you rocked in that dress in the first pictures <3!
That’s very sweet, Agness – have an amazing Christmas
what a fun adventure! you two look so stylish!
kelseybang.com
Oh that’s really kind, thank you – hope you’re looking forward to the festive season!
I definitely need this in my life, and the best part is how pretty the clothes are! Thanks for sharing!
I like the designs of your clothes and I can really see the use in them as I tend to attract mosquitoes when there are some 😉