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"Top quality product always well made, prompt delivery and no issues on return"

— S. Pumfrey★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Product Details

Thelma is a fully waterproof and windproof parka with taped seams in an iconic Didriksons style. This classic parka, it is now made of a recycled, heavier, woven nylon fabric. Thelma has a matte finish, which has a nice, sturdy feel to it.

Garment length: 94.5 cm

It has a feminine look, highlighted by the drawstring waist and hem. Snap fasteners for adjusting the cuff width. The hood is fixed and offers two types of adjustment. Thelma has a two-way zip front for good ventilation with a protective storm flap and discreet fasteners. Two buttoned front pockets with side openings and two zipped breast pockets. Two inside pockets, one zipped. The lining has been dyed using Solution Dye, a dye technique that saves up to 80% water compared to conventionally dyed polyester/polyamide fabric. PFC-free water-repellent finish.


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- About the Brand
- About the Brand

Didriksons are renowned in Scandinavia for their reliable and robust jackets and outdoor gear. Featuring water and wind-proofing, and designed to withstand whatever the elements throw at you, Didriksons offer superior protection for your travels and adventures.

With superior fabric coatings to guard from wind and rain, you can be sure you’ll stay comfortable and dry no matter the weather.

Product Features

Garment length: 94,5 cm vertically across the back from the center of the neck to the bottom edge of the garment
This garment is waterproof
This garment has good breathability
The fit with classic measurements that feels just right with a thin top underneath but one that can also accommodate an extra mid-layer underneath if necessary
The silhouette of this garment is shaped, being slightly tapered at the waist.
Shell: 100% Polyamide
Lining: 100% Polyamide
Machine wash 40° gentle cycle
Iron low heat

Shipping

Royal Mail Free Delivery - Available for all UK orders over £75, Up to 5 working days, during peak times this make take longer

Royal Mail Tracked 48 - £2.95, Royal Mail 2nd Class Tracked,  3-4 working days

Royal Mail Tracked 24 - £4.95, Royal Mail 1st Class Tracked 1-2 working days

Royal Mail SD Next Day - £7.95 Monday - Saturday delivery, must be ordered before 3.30pm Monday - Saturday (Excluding Bank Holidays)

Royal Mail Express Free Delivery -Available for all UK Mainland orders over £150, Monday - Friday, 1-2 working days when ordered before 3.30pm

APC Express - £5.95, 1-2 working days when ordered before 3pm (90% of parcels are delivered next working day) (delivered Monday-Friday)

Royal Mail Tracked 48 Age Check - £5.95, Monday to Friday delivery. Required by law for age-restricted items such as knives. Delivery takes 2–4 working days after age verification. An adult must be present to accept the parcel, and proof of age may be required.

UPS - All overseas orders. Price will be calculated at the checkout. The price includes Duty and Taxes.

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Unlike many online retailers, we stock every product listed on our website in our state-of-the-art warehouse. This ensures that every order is picked, packed, and shipped directly by us, without relying on drop shipping.

We strive to ship all orders placed before 3 pm on the same day (although during busy periods, this may vary slightly). While we don’t have a physical shop or showroom, our customer service team handles all returns and exchanges swiftly and efficiently. We’re proud to offer free exchanges, and if you’re in a rush, our instant exchange service ensures you get what you need as quickly as possible.

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Hood

Hand Warmer Pockets

Bellows Pockets

Inside Pockets

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Product Reviews

Customers praised this waterproof parka for its excellent rain protection, knee-length coverage, and abundant pockets. Shoppers loved the "perfect length," roomy fit for layering, and high neck zipper. The coat is unpadded, ideal for spring/autumn wear. Some noted sizing runs large; one customer found it "too tight around the middle."

  • Fully waterproof, unlike some other raincoats. Remained completely dry in torrential rain.
  • Perfect length, perfect thickness, dries quickly between dog walks. I love it.
  • Excellent waterproof coat. Great length, keeping everything above the knees dry.
  • 5 stars: 26 (96%)
  • 4 stars: 1 (4%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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This jacket has a very high collar with a hood

This jacket has a very high collar with a hood .
The hood protects the Face very well. Only Didrikson has this Kind of Parkas.

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Stand out and functional

Fab coat! Test drove it in Wales this weekend with torrential rain and strong winds. With a jumper underneath it was great, kept me dry and my face out of the elements. I’m used to a more relaxed fit so did size up to get layers underneath.

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The Stylish Thelma Women's Parka 10

My daughter has bought Didrikson's products and having seen them and tried them on I decided to buy one for myself. The Parka 10 is a lightweight, waterproof coat designed to keep the weather out with the attached hood and high neck zip. It is also quite stylish with an actual waist cord that can be tightened or let out. The sleeves are quite long but a good feature with gloves to keep the cold or rain out and the cuffs can be made smaller if desired. I look forward to wearing it all winter.

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Excellent quality raincoat with lots of pockets

Excellent quality raincoat with lots of pockets. It had it's first outing dog walking in the rain this weekend and it kept me dry. It's a bit heavier than my previous raincoat, but perfect for autumn/winter/spring walking.

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Joan K.

Fab u lous !The best practical and stylish Parkas/ coats .

Love them .

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Diane Y.

Lightweight outdoor coat, perfect for dog walkers. Loads of pockets.

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Anonymous

As a dog walker I was looking for a waterproof coat with lots of pockets & this one is perfect.

The high neck & hood covering does a great job of keeping the rain off your face.

The coat is lined, but not padded which means you can wear it all year round.

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Tracy H.

Excellent quality quick next day delivery- very impressed. Ordered the 10 and 12. Kept the 12 as more room in this for me to wear layers. Really impressed with quality, style and way it's made. Deep pockets for keys, dog treats. Hood is a fab size to fit in my shoulder length naturally curly hair. I'm 5 ft 9 , size 10 most places. This parker fits me well and is a fab length. Highly recommended abd much better quality than the sweaty betty one I ordered and returned - didn't feel value for money and I was just paying for the name. This parka is brilliant

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shelley A.

Love my new Parka. True to size and definitely keeps you dry. Bought for dog walking but happy to wear for most outings!

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Elin D.
Lovely coat

Tried a few Didcot, but this was by far the best fit. The length is perfect. You're completely covered and warm from rain. I love that it had loads of pockets too.

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Alison M.
Lovely Raincoat

My raincoat was delivered quickly, twice, as I had to change for a larger size. The return process was very quick and easy. The coat itself is lovely and am looking forward to wearing it when the weather is a little warmer (and wet). I would definitely recommend New Forest clothing.

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Geoff

Great coat fast delivery

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Lisa O.
Perfect

Having experienced the greatness of Didriksons with my winter coat, I knew I couldn't fail with a Spring/Autumn coat from them too. This coat is perfect. Perfect length to my knees (5ft3), perfect thickness, room for layers if needed (I am a size 10). Perfect color red. This coat dries quickly between dog walks. I love it. And when the wind is really blowing, the neck zips up nice and high to really keep the elements out.

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Geoff L.
Very good coat extremely pleased

Very good coat extremely pleased with delivery and return for different size

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Alyson T.
Excellent Waterproof coat

Excellent waterproof coat. Good fit and great length, keeping everything above the knees dry. Brilliant dog walking coat. Not padded so ideal for the wet spring and summer months. Highly recommended.

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Dinah S.
LOVE IT!

Great colour and shape. Love it! Unfortunately it is a tad too tight for me around the middle and they don't do a bigger size - so I'm now having to diet to get comfortably into it, so I haven't actually worn it out yet.

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Jacqueline M.
Fantastic quality Rain Parka

It took me a while to decide on a parka but I'm delighted with my Thelma parka. It is outstanding quality, beautifully made and offers wind and rain protection. Having read the reviews I bought a size 6 normally I'm an 8 and it fitted perfectly. New Forest clothing had a discount on this raincoat and delivered within 48hr of my order. All round an excellent experience. Looking to purchase a Didriksons parka for my husband now

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Dr S.
Practical parka with many features

This is a well thought out garment that has a lot of features walkers will like. Secure pockets, warm pockets, big pockets. (Did I mention it had pockets?) Inner drawstring to make waist windproof. Adjustable hood. Drawstring to tighten up bottom hem. Double zip. All of which you can read about in the feature list. But what this all adds up to is a parka that is a great go-to jacket for walking in rainy or windy weather. It's great.

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Ann D.
Very pleased

Very pleased

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J.K.

Stylish and practical when it’s wet but not freezing cold. Perfect

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Erika k.
Ideal for autumn and spring.

Ideal for autumn and spring.

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Susan S.
Good quality coat Excellent waterproof

Good quality coat
Excellent waterproof and warm

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Jude K.
Waterproof and stylish Thelma 8

Didrikson coats always feel like quality. I bought this one for protection on really wet days without the weight of padding. I can wear a gilet or fleece underneath. Great length, with lots of roomy pockets and looks stylish with favourite scarves. What a bargain in your sale!

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Louise M.
Arrived promptly. Seems lovely although

Arrived promptly. Seems lovely although not yet worn in the rain! Love the longer length and adjustable hood.

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Andrew L.
Lots of pockets ! Should

Lots of pockets !
Should provide good winter protection and is of a very practical design.
Hopefully will be durable as seems very well made.

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Kim R.
Wonderful coat, well made, perfect

Wonderful coat, well made, perfect length for dog walks in the wind and rain (I am 5 foot 5 and it comes to a little bit above my knees), and best of all it is actually fully waterproof, unlike some other raincoats I've bought that say they are but aren't at all. The day I first wore it I was caught in a heavy thunderstorm with torrential rain for an hour and remained completely dry. Big deep pockets are perfect for all the doggie paraphernalia such as poo bags, treats, ball and thrower plus my mobile phone and keys etc. it is a very loose and roomy cut so I can wear an insulated padded mid-layer jacket underneath, and am warm and toasty in 6C rainy weather for several hours at a time without looking like the michelin man. I love the red colour too, it's a rich vibrant but not garish red. I think with the quality of this coat, it will last me for many years. Am very happy with my purchase. I've already had many muddy paw prints on the coat, and the mud just wipes off.

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Sarah B.
Finally found a longer length

Finally found a longer length waterproof shell jacket. I'm 5ft 7 and it sits 3" above knee. Great protection for those wet windy days walking the dog. Loads of pockets. Nice high neck and decent size of hood to keep rain and wind out. Can easily fit a hat under. The only miss for me on the hood is no wire. Fit true to size. I sized up to accommodate a down jacket underneath for winter. And the "Red" is not bright more towards a wine colour. I would def buy again! And great service from New Forest Clothing.

Mustard-colored Didriksons Thelma Womens Parka 8 made of woven nylon fabric with pockets

Didriksons

Didriksons are renowned in Scandinavia for their reliable and robust jackets and outdoor gear. Featuring water and wind-proofing, and designed to withstand whatever the elements throw at you, Didriksons offer superior protection for your travels and adventures.

With superior fabric coatings to guard from wind and rain, you can be sure you’ll stay comfortable and dry no matter the weather.

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