Which ski jacket do I need?

Ski Jackets

You look at the weather forecast for your ski vacation and see that it's going to snow. That means that the slopes are ready for the ski season to start! To make your ski experience even nicer, it is essential to have a great ski outfit. In this blog we will help you to find the right ski jacket.

Types of ski jackets

Let's start with the first choice you have to make when looking for the right jacket. Are you looking for a men or women ski jacket? On the SkiWebShop website you can easily filter on this. In addition, there are several ski jackets you can choose from:

Softshell ski jacket

The fabric of this ski jacket consists of tightly woven layers. This type of ski jacket is very comfortable. They are lightweight, have good breathability and the fabric is water repellent. If you want to go down the slopes and have great movability, the softshell ski jacket is ideal for you. Keep in mind that with high water pressure the fabric may leak. Therefore, it is important to also check the water column of each softshell ski jacket.

Hardshell ski jacket

Do you expect the weather conditions to change quickly during your skiing vacation? Then we recommend a hardshell ski jacket. This jacket is water repellent because it uses membranes. The inside of the outer fabric contains a thin layer with small holes. These holes are too small for waterdrops to pass through, but large enough to transport perspiration to the outside. As this jacket has no padding inside, it offers no additional warmth. Thus, it is useful to layer thermal clothing underneath.

Padded ski jacket

When it gets cold on the slopes, a padded ski jacket is great! The chance that you'll get cold is very small. A padded jacket has several layers that determine the degree of insulation. The outer layer makes it water repellent and all the layers on the inside provide insulation. The degree of insulation can differ for each jacket due to the number of layers used. So check that carefully with the products and see what suits you best.

Ski overalls

Would you like to have ski jacket and ski pants all in one? Then you can choose ski overalls. This has the advantage that no snow can get into your pants. The outside is often made of softshell material so you can move around easily. The inside is often lined like a padded ski jacket.

We hope this will make it easier for you to choose the right ski jacket. If you have any questions, please contact our customer service. They will be happy to help you!