Breathability of ski wear  

Breathability  

Going down the slopes is much fun, unless you start swimming in your own sweat because the fabric does not absorb it. Especially when you engage in a sports activity, condensation can easily form on the inside of the fabric. If you wear ski clothing that is breathable, it allows the moisture (perspiration) to escape. How do you know that your ski jacket or ski pants have good breathability? 

What is breathability? 

Breathability indicates the extent to which the material can transport moisture (sweat) from the inside to the outside: the water vapor transmission rate. This is usually indicated with MVTR (Moisture Vapor Transmission Rate) and RET (Resistance Evaporation Transmission).  

MVTR 

MVTR describes the amount of water vapor (in grams) that passes through the fabric per square meter in 24 hours. The higher the MVTR value, the greater the breathability.  It is important to consider that some materials might be waterproof but will not allow the sweat to evaporate. To avoid you ending up in a soaking wet ski suit, always check the breathability of your ski wear.  

RET  

RET stands for Resistance Evaporation Transmission. This is the water vapor resistance of the fabric. The lower the RET value, the greater the breathability.   

Table   

On our website it is indicated for each product how well the product breathes. We have listed it here for you.  

In this you can see that the higher the number of K the better the breathability. On the website you can also filter on this on the left side of the page. So you can choose the products with the breathability that you feel comfortable in. Super convenient for your shopping moment! While you're shopping, complete your look with cool gloves or a warm hat.