A quality, everyday, insulated "puffy" jacket for little kids costs $75 or more from other brands and you still need a ski jacket. We designed our insulators to be the perfect year-round lightweight jacket yet also do double-duty as the insulation layer that zips into our winter hardshells.
The Pups Akita Insulator is more than just your kids’ favorite everyday jacket, it can also be zipped into the Pups Hardshell (sold separately) for snow sports. This layering system keeps kids comfortable in a variety of conditions and reduces the number of jackets you need to buy.
Our daughter wears this by itself when the weather is chilly and with the shell during winter. It’s so lightweight and just simple.
When my daughter first put this jacket on she exclaimed, "It feels like wearing a cloud!" I, too, was amazed at the featherweight lightness of this insulator that lives up to it's name by keeping my daughter warm. I admit I was a little nervous about the white color, but after using it for a season it is still white and seems to have some kind of stain-resistant magic mixed in with all it's other qualities! Along with the water-proof shell, this insulator jacket keeps her warm without adding bulk. It is so amazingly light and flexible that she's able to fully put her focus into learning new tricks on her board without her clothing being in the way. It's also our first choice for a day-hike layer since it is so light and easy to pack, yet warm for whatever temps we may run into at higher elevations.
I had pre-ordered a girls Akita Insulator (in white/pink) at the Boston Ski Expo and my 5 year old daughter loves it. She wears it just about every day and loves the softness and look and feel and comfort. I now have a second Akita Insulator (in white/pink of course) for my 2 1/2 year old ski bunny and they are always getting asked about their jackets.
SHRED DOG size guides are based on body size not garment measurements.
Please note that all SHRED DOG products are designed to layer, therefore each product is cut and sized to accommodate the appropriate layers underneath it.
If you want a "true to size" fit today with minimal room to grow, order the size that your kid falls into on the charts below.
If you want a "looser" fit with more room to grow, we recommend ordering 1 size up and using the Adjust-A-Fit System to shorten the sleeves or pant legs. As kids grow, the sleeves and pant legs can extend with them (only on Hardshells, Insulators, and Pants).
To get the best fitting products please take a few minutes to measure your kid following these simple steps.
For all measuring use a flexible tape. If you do not have a flexible measuring tape, you can you a piece of string etc. to take the initial measurement and then hold it up to a construction style measuring tape.
*NOTE - All outerwear pieces (Hardshells, Insulators, and Pants) can have the sleeves and pant legs reduced up to 2" with our Adjust-A-Fit system. As kids grow, the sleeves and pant legs can grow with them.
Elevated Kids' Hardshell, Element Kids' Insulator, Elevated Kids' Bib / Pant, Essential Kids' Mid-layer Fleece.
All measurements are in inches.
SIZE | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
CHEST |
22 - 23 | 23 - 24 | 24 -25.5 | 26 - 27.5 | 28 - 30 | 30.5 - 32.5 | 33 - 34.5 | 35 - 37 |
SLEEVE LENGTH |
22 | 24 | 26 | 27.5 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 35 |
WAIST |
21.5 | 22 | 22.5 - 23 | 23.5 - 24.5 | 25 - 26.5 | 27 - 28.5 | 29 - 30 | 30.5 - 32 |
HIP | 22 | 23 | 23 - 24 | 24 - 27.5 | 28 - 29.5 | 30 - 31.5 | 32 - 33.5 |
34 - 36 |
INSEAM LENGTH | 21.37 | 22.37 | 23.37 | 24.87 | 27.37 | 28.87 | 30.37 | 31.87 |
All Measurements are in inches.
SIZE | S (4-6) | M (8-10) | L (12-14) | XL (16+) |
CHEST | 22 - 25.5 | 26 - 30 | 30.5 - 34.5 | 35 - 37 |
SLEEVE LENGTH | 22 - 26 | 27.5 - 29 | 31 - 33 | 35 |
WAIST | 21.5 - 23 | 23.5 - 26.5 | 27 - 30 | 30.5 - 32 |
HIP | 22 - 24 | 24 - 29.5 |
30 - 33.5 |
34 - 36 |
INSEAM LENGTH | 21.37 - 23.37 | 24.87 - 27.37 | 28.87 - 30.37 | 31.87 |
All Measurements are in inches.
Height is measured from highest point of shoulder to bottom hem.
SIZE |
XS (4-5) |
S (6-7) |
M (8) |
L (10-12) |
CHEST |
14 |
15.5 |
17 |
18.5 |
HEIGHT | 19 | 20.5 | 22 | 23.5 |
All Measurements are in inches.
Height is measured from highest point of shoulder to bottom hem.
SIZE |
XS (3-4) |
S (6) |
M (7-8) |
L (10-12) |
CHEST |
11.5 |
12.5 |
13.5 |
15 |
HEIGHT | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 |
All Measurements are in inches.
Height is measured from highest point of shoulder to bottom hem.
SIZE |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
XXL |
CHEST |
19 |
20.5 |
22 |
24 |
26 |
HEIGHT | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 |
All Measurements are in inches.
Height is measured from highest point of shoulder to bottom hem.
SIZE |
S |
M |
L |
CHEST |
16.25 |
17.25 |
18.25 |
HEIGHT | 25.375 | 26 | 26.625 |
All Measurements are in inches.
SIZE | 4 | 5 | 6 | S (8) | M (10) | L (12) | XL (14) |
CHEST | 22 - 23 | 23 - 24 | 24 - 25.5 | 26 - 27.5 | 28 - 30 | 30.5 - 32.5 | 33 - 34.5 |
WAIST | 21.5 | 22 | 22.5 - 23 | 23 - 24 | 24.5 - 26 | 26.5 - 28 | 28.5 - 29.5 |
HIP | 22 | 23 | 23 - 24 | 24 - 27.5 | 28 - 29.5 | 30 - 31.5 | 32 - 33.5 |
All Measurements are in inches.
SIZE | XS/S (4 - 6) | S/M (8 - 10) | M/L (12 - 14) |
CHEST | 22 - 25.5 | 26 - 30 | 30.5 - 34.5 |
WAIST | 21.5 - 23 | 23 - 26 | 26.5 - 29.5 |
HIP | 22 - 24 | 24 - 29.5 |
30 - 33.5 |
All Measurements are in inches.
SIZE | 4 | 5 | 6 | S (8) | M (10) | L (12) | XL (14) |
CHEST | 22 - 23 | 23 - 24 | 24 - 25.5 | 25.5 - 27 | 27.5 - 29.5 | 30 - 32 | 32.5 - 34 |
WAIST | 21.5 | 22 | 22.5 - 23 | 23.5 - 24.5 | 25 - 26.5 | 27 - 28.5 | 29 - 30 |
HIP | 22 | 23 | 23 - 24 | 24 - 27.5 | 27.5 - 29 | 29.5 - 31 | 31.5 - 33 |
All Measurements are in inches.
SIZE | XS/S | S/M | M/L |
CHEST | 22 - 25.5 | 25.5 - 29.5 | 30 - 34 |
WAIST | 21.5 - 23 | 23.5 - 26.5 | 27 - 30 |
HIP | 22 - 24 | 24 - 29 | 29.5 - 33 |