Between November and February most dog walks in Britain happen in the dark, and a dog in a dark coat crossing a road is invisible to a driver until they are already close. The reflective strip on this coat is the part that genuinely earns its keep. Everything else, the padding, the high collar, the double layer, is comfort. The reflective panel is the bit that matters at half past five on a wet evening.

It is a two-layer build: an outer shell that turns wind and damp, and a soft inner lining that holds warmth against the body. The high collar covers the neck, which is where short-coated dogs lose heat fastest and where a scarf would go on a person. It slips over the head and fastens underneath, so there is no wrestling legs through holes, and it sits clear of the back legs so a dog can move and toilet unimpeded.

• Quilted double-layer construction
• Reflective strip for walks after dark
• High collar covering the neck
• Over-the-head fit that fastens underneath
• Sizes from M through to 6XL
• Colours including khaki yellow, red and black, pink khaki and army green orange
• Weighs between 100g and 270g depending on size

On sizing. The size range looks generous, but the measurement that decides it is back length, taken from the collar to the base of the tail with your dog standing. Weight will mislead you. A reflective strip also helps drivers pick your dog out; it is not a substitute for a lit collar or a torch on an unlit lane.

Who it's for: short-haired dogs, seniors, and anyone walking beside roads through the dark half of the year.