About Us
The WYLDING Way
Step into cold water. Step out alive.
The WYLDING suit isn’t just warmth - it’s freedom, courage, and connection.
From riverside to real life, from wild seas to everyday adventures.
"She Who Dares Swims" - Co. Founders Daniela Bohling & Millie Dornan
“Wild swimming took us out of our comfort zone.”
We began swimming in September 2019, answering an Instagram invitation to the Thames with little idea of what awaited. Seventeen women showed up—strangers united by curiosity—and together we scrambled across fields, climbed gates, and stripped down riverside. The water was cold and fast; we squealed, gasped, panicked, cursed. And above all, we felt alive. That moment was the spark.
From that riverbank, Wylding was born: a need to move seamlessly between wild water and daily life, to stay warm without bulky layers, to emerge from a swim ready for whatever comes next - a day in the studio, a coffee, a meeting, a walk.
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The Challenge That Became a Suit
Swimming became a weekly ritual, and with each dip came the same frustration: getting dressed afterward. Cold fingers fumbled with damp layers, clothing clung to skin, and warmth felt impossible. On a swimming holiday in Wales, hiking to remote swim spots made it clear we needed something lightweight, easy to move in, and instantly warming. From that struggle, the WYLDING suit was born—a garment designed to maximize warmth and minimize fuss.
Today, the suit travels far beyond riversides. Customers wear it for camping, SUP, post-surf, chilly beach days, dog walks, sailing, festivals, or any time they want a coat that doesn’t feel like a Michelin man costume.
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Designed for Life, Not Just Water
Our suit blends creativity and technical expertise. Lightweight, microfleece-lined, fast-wicking, and designed to be worn over swimwear or underwear, it’s flattering, relaxed, and made to empower all body shapes. Stress-tested for resilience, thermal performance, and weatherproofing, it bridges function and style effortlessly.
The Telegraph calls it “a versatile outfit for the nation’s wild swimmers” - a nod to its ability to transition from cold water to real life with ease.
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Our Ethos
Core Colours & Seasonal Guests: Moss Green, Marine Blue, Midnight Black, plus limited seasonal drops like Cacao Brown & Sky Blue. Every core colour suit is lined with our signature Hot Coral fleece—a vivid, warming contrast.
Weatherproof, Not Waterproof: Resists wind, spray, and chill without sacrificing breathability or comfort. Perfect for post-swim life, but not for full immersion.
PFAS-free and REACH-compliant fabrics—safe for you and for the planet.
Details That Matter: Microfleece lining retains warmth even when damp. Fleece-lined pockets for cold fingers. Velcro-sealed back pocket. Ankle gaiters, sand- and water-resistant zip, drop-crotch, elasticated waist, tailored torso. Every detail has purpose.
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Why It Matters
WYLDING is about more than a suit. It’s about confidence, presence, and courage. To step into cold water, embrace discomfort, and emerge empowered. To move through life grounded and alive, in connection with others and with the wild.
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She Who Dares Swims
Because every time you put on a WYLDING suit, you’re not just stepping out of the water - you’re stepping into a ritual, a community, and a way of being.
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